PermitFees.org
FreeEvery fee straight from the official city and county fee schedules. No signup.

Tomball, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$150.00
200 sq ft remodel area
Open in calculator
Roofing Permit
$75.00
$20,000 re-roof
Open in calculator
HVAC Permit
$180.00
$10,000 change-out
Open in calculator
Electrical Permit
$78.00
200 A service
Open in calculator
Plumbing Permit
$105.00
15-fixture scope
Open in calculator

In Tomball, a building permit for a remodel runs $150.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $75.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $180.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $78.00, and a whole-house repipe $105.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, 200 A service, and a 15-fixture scope. 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.

Jump to Permit Fee Calculator
Source

City of Tomball Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-37, effective October 1, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Tomball permit portal, or call 281-290-1468.

How Tomball values a job: Tomball prices single-family homes by square footage and commercial building permits by total valuation; mechanical permits are priced on the value of the installation (labor and materials).

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 19, 2026

Tomball Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Tomball

Residential (1–2 family): Single-family home, addition or remodel
$0.50 per sq ft (building area), minimum $100.00
Residential (1–2 family): Residential foundation repair
$100.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition or alteration, by total valuation
tiered rates by job value‡
Printed band bases ($340, $550, $1,875) differ slightly from the band below
Up to $1,000
$75.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$75.00 plus $5.50 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$340.00 plus $4.40 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$550.00 plus $3.30 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,875.00 plus $2.20 per additional $1,000
Building Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee‡
Fire Marshal Life Safety Plan Review
$50.00 to $100.00 by sq ft of building area‡
Up to 2,500 sq ft
$50.00
Over 2,500, up to 5,000 sq ft
$75.00
Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft
$100.00
Over 10,000 sq ft
$100.00
After-Hours Inspection (first 4 hours, prior approval required) (if applicable)
$300.00
Building Plan Review Resubmittal Fee (third resubmittal) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Change in Occupancy (name change and use change) (if applicable)
$100.00
First Re-Inspection (if applicable)
$50.00
Missed Inspection (if applicable)
$125.00
Re-Inspection after the Second (each) (if applicable)
$200.00
Second Re-Inspection (if applicable)
$75.00
Single-Family Site Plan or Building Elevation Review (new construction) (if applicable)
$100.00‡
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (per trade and department not finalized) (if applicable)
$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Sponsor This Page
Be the Featured General Contractor in Tomball

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Tomball building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

Tomball 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

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$150.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$100.00
200 sq ft (building area) × $0.50 per sq ft (building area)
Building Plan Review Fee$50.00‡
Total Estimate$150.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Tomball building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 281-290-1468. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

Sponsor This Page
Be the Featured General Contractor in Tomball

Homeowners and contractors planning a project check Tomball building permit fees here first. One sponsor per trade, flat monthly rate.

Advertise on This Page

How to Apply for a Permit in Tomball

Apply for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits online through the City of Tomball SmartGov portal, and submit plans through the city's online plan submittal portal; inspections are also requested in SmartGov. The Community Development building office is at 501 James St. and is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Single-family homes are priced per square foot, commercial building permits by valuation, and plan review is half of the building permit fee.

Source: Tomball application instructions

Apply online: Tomball permit portal
Building Department Contact
Phone
281-290-1468 (Building Official)
Address
501 James St., Tomball, TX 77375
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source
https://www.tomballtx.gov/812/Building-Permits and https://tomballtx.gov/198/Building-Inspections

Tomball Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Tomball?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $150.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Tomball'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 Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Tomball?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $75.00, based on Tomball's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Tomball?

A residential building permit is $0.50 per sq ft (building area), minimum $100.00. Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits scale with the value of the job; Roofing permits are flat fees. 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 Tomball?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Building Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Tomball Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027 (Resolution No. 2026-37, effective October 1, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Other Jurisdictions in Harris County

Jobs inside another city's limits are permitted by that city; unincorporated areas by the county.

Unincorporated Harris CountyBaytownBellaireBunker Hill VillageDeer ParkEl LagoHedwig VillageHoustonHumbleHunters Creek VillageLa PortePasadenaPiney Point VillageSeabrookSpring Valley VillageTomballWebsterWest University Place
Contact

Get in Touch

Missing a jurisdiction? Spotted a fee that looks off? Request coverage for a city or county, report an issue, or ask about sponsorship. We typically reply within one business day.