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Humble, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Humble, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Commercial building permit fees above $50,000 are not shown because the city's printed fee bands do not reconcile; call the Building Department. The city's website still links its 2024 fee schedule; this page uses the schedule adopted for October 1, 2026.

In Humble, a building permit for a remodel runs $171.00 in permit fees, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $112.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $150.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $150.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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City of Humble Permit Fees Effective October 1, 2026 (Exhibit A to Resolution 26-911, adopted September 10, 2026)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Apply online at the Humble permit portal, or call 281-446-6228.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 18, 2026

Humble Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Electrical Permit Fees in Humble

Residential (1–2 family): Electrical permit, remodel of an existing home or addition
$100.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New home electrical permit
$150.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Electrical permit for an accessory building
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Exterior lighting electrical permit
$75.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Other residential electrical work not listed above (minimum permit; scope not printed)
$50.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical permit, 3+ unit multifamily included
tiered rates by job value
Over $0
$50.00 plus $1.00 per additional $100
Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee‡
Homeowner exemption permit (homestead proof required) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection fee (first) (if applicable)
$50.00
Re-inspection fee (second) (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-inspection fee (third and later) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Humble Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

4 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Estimated electrical permit fee
$150.00
Included in this total
Electrical Permit Fee$100.00
$100.00 flat
Plan Review Fee$50.00‡
Total Estimate$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Commercial building permit fees above $50,000 are not shown because the city's printed fee bands do not reconcile; call the Building Department. The city's website still links its 2024 fee schedule; this page uses the schedule adopted for October 1, 2026.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Humble building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-446-6228. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Humble

Apply to the City of Humble Building and Inspection Department in City Hall, 114 W. Higgins St., Humble, TX 77338. Some permits can be submitted online through the city's permit portal, but not every permit type is available there, so call 281-446-6228 to confirm how to submit yours. Residential and commercial plan submittal checklists and permit applications are on the city's Online Forms page; the city's permit application takes one application per permit type. The plan review fee is paid when plans are submitted. Contractors must register with the city before a permit is issued ($100 per calendar year; responsible master plumbers and electricians and some other trades are exempt).

Source: Humble application instructions

Apply online: Humble permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
114 W. Higgins St., Humble, TX 77338

Humble Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Humble?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $171.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Humble's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Humble?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Humble?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Humble Permit Fees Effective October 1, 2026 (Exhibit A to Resolution 26-911, adopted September 10, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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