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Webster, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Commercial projects with an estimated construction cost at or above the state threshold must also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for accessibility review. That registration is paid to TDLR and is not included in this estimate.

In Webster, a building permit for a remodel runs $105.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $75.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $58.00, and a whole-house repipe $65.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area 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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Building Permit Fee Schedule (City of Webster, Texas)

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

Apply online at the Webster permit portal, or call (281) 338-2925.

Last verified: October 19, 2026

Webster Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Webster

Residential (1–2 family): Home, addition, or remodel (per sq ft of dwelling or remodeled area)
$0.35 per sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Above-ground swimming pool
$80.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Foundation repair
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Hot tub
$80.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): In-ground swimming pool
$250.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Miscellaneous residential items (not otherwise listed)
$20.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New or replacement driveway or sidewalk
$40.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): New or replacement fence
$20.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Siding replacement
$50.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Storage shed, accessory building, porch, or patio
$80.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Window replacement
$40.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building work (by total valuation)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $1,000
$15.00
Over $1,000, up to $50,000
$15.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$260.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$460.00 plus $3.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000
$1,660.00 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000
Plan Review Fee
50% of the permit fee‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Webster Permit Fee Calculator

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

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Fees in Webster are the same either way.

Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$105.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$70.00
200 sq ft × $0.35 per sq ft
Plan Review Fee$35.00‡
Total Estimate$105.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Commercial projects with an estimated construction cost at or above the state threshold must also register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for accessibility review. That registration is paid to TDLR and is not included in this estimate.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Webster building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (281) 338-2925. 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 Webster

The City of Webster Building Division states that all permit applications must be submitted online through the city permit portal (Camino). Call the Building Division at (281) 338-2925 with questions. Per the city application forms, the plan review fee is paid before plan review begins and the building permit fee is paid when the permit is issued.

Source: Webster application instructions

Apply online: Webster permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
101 Pennsylvania Ave, Webster, TX 77598
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am

Webster Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Webster?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $105.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Webster'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 Webster?

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

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Webster?

A residential building permit is $0.35 per sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per outlet; 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 Webster?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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 Building Permit Fee Schedule (City of Webster, Texas). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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