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.

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.

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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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Tomball

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial wiring: outlets, fixtures and switches

$50.00 base, plus $0.75 per outlet (outlets, fixtures, light switches and electrical openings)

Service change or new service, by amperage

tiered rates by amps

$50.00 base permit fee plus the service fee for the amperage band ($20.00, $28.00 or $42.00)

Up to 124.99 amps

$70.00

Over 124.99, up to 200 amps

$78.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$92.00

Electrical work with no service change, base permit only

$50.00 flat

After-Hours Inspection (first 4 hours, prior approval required) (if applicable)

$300.00

Change in Occupancy (name change and use change) (if applicable)

$100.00

Demolition, Electric Only (if applicable)

$40.00

Ditch Cover, up to 100 Linear Feet (if applicable)

$16.50

Electric Motor 10 hp or more (each) (if applicable)

$13.50

Electric Motor over 3/4 hp and under 10 hp (each) (if applicable)

$9.50

Electric Motor up to 3/4 hp (each) (if applicable)

$4.00

Electric, Neon or Illuminated Sign (each) (if applicable)

$10.50

Electrical Appliance, A/C, Dryer, Range or Dishwasher (each) (if applicable)

$7.50

Electrical Outlet, Switch or Fixture (each) (if applicable)

$0.75

First Re-Inspection (if applicable)

$50.00

Generator Power Reconnection (if applicable)

$20.00

Missed Inspection (if applicable)

$125.00

Parking Lot Light Pole (each) (if applicable)

$35.00

Re-Inspection after the Second (each) (if applicable)

$200.00

Second Re-Inspection (if applicable)

$75.00

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (per trade and department not finalized) (if applicable)

$100.00

Temporary Cut-In Made Permanent (if applicable)

$35.00

Temporary Lighting Installation (if applicable)

$22.50

Temporary Saw Pole (90 days) (if applicable)

$22.50

Transformer 10 kVA or more (each) (if applicable)

$20.00

Transformer over 1 kVA and under 10 kVA (each) (if applicable)

$15.50

Transformer up to 1 kVA (each) (if applicable)

$2.70

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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.

Service size (amps)

amps

60400 amps

Estimated electrical permit fee

$78.00

Electrical Permit Fee$78.00

$78.00 flat for over 124.99, up to 200 amps (see the fee table above)

$50.00 base permit fee plus the service fee for the amperage band ($20.00, $28.00 or $42.00)

Total Estimate$78.00

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.

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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)
Email: Building@tomballtx.gov
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 October 19, 2026.

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