West University Place, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

West University Place adopted a new fee schedule (Resolution 2026-11) that takes effect January 1, 2027 and raises several building fees, including new construction to $1.40 per square foot and the permit application fee to $125; this page shows the schedule in force today.

Building Permit

$670.00

200 sq ft remodel area

In West University Place, a building permit for a remodel runs $670.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $250.00, an HVAC change-out $250.00, and a whole-house repipe $550.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one system, 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 West University Place 2026 Fee Schedule, Fees & Charges Schedule (as amended by Resolution 2026-01, February 9, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 713-662-5833.

How West University Place values a job: West University Place prices building permits per square foot of floor area, not by the dollar value of the work, as printed in the city fee schedule.

Schedule effective February 9, 2026. Last verified: October 19, 2026

West University Place Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in West University Place

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or repair of a single-family home

$1.40 per sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): New home (1-2 family), 1-year permit

$1.25 per sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Remodel or repair of a commercial, multifamily or other non-residential building

$1.40 per sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial, multifamily or other non-residential building

$1.25 per sq ft

Artificial turf installation

$150.00 flat

Demolition

$250.00 flat

Driveway, includes entrance ramp

$150.00 flat

Fence or wall

$1.00 per linear foot

Flatwork: exterior concrete, patio, decking

$100.00 flat

Foundation repair

$150.00 flat

Generator installation, building permit line

$300.00 flat

Solar panel installation

$150.00 flat

Stucco repair

$150.00 flat

Swimming pool

$750.00 flat

Window replacement, 1 to 9 windows

$150.00 flat

Window replacement, 10 or more windows

$250.00 flat

Drainage Permit (new construction)

$750.00‡

Permit Application Fee

$100.00

Plan Checking Fee (select fee rules only)

50% of the permit fee

Plan Checking Fee for Pools, Fences and Generators (select fee rules only)

50% of the permit fee‡

Tree Survey and Disposition Review (major construction) (select fee rules only)

$250.00‡

Tree Survey and Disposition Review (minor construction) (select fee rules only)

$150.00‡

Fire Sprinkler Heads (non-residential) (if applicable)

$1.75 per sprinkler head

Fire Sprinkler System Increase (non-residential) (if applicable)

$50.00

Fire Sprinkler System Increase (residential) (if applicable)

$25.00

Fire System Permit (per system) (if applicable)

$50.00

Fire System Plan Checking (per set, original submission) (if applicable)

$200.00

Fire System Plan Checking (per set, re-submission) (if applicable)

$150.00

Occupancy Inspection (commercial) (if applicable)

$150.00

Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Permit Transfer Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee, 1st (building) (if applicable)

$150.00

Reinspection Fee, 2nd (building) (if applicable)

$300.00

Reinspection Fee, 3rd (building) (if applicable)

$450.00

Resubmittal / Revision Fee (if applicable)

$125.00

Tree Low Impact Evaluation (if applicable)

$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in West University Place

Residential (1–2 family): Whole-house plumbing and gas for a new home

$400.00 flat

Plumbing fixtures or gas outlets

$30.00 per fixture (or gas outlet), minimum $100.00

Gas repair and test

$75.00 flat, minimum $100.00

Gas test

$50.00 flat, minimum $100.00

Grease trap

$100.00 flat

Irrigation system

$100.00 flat

Medical gas or vacuum system

$100.00 flat

Plumbing service line

$75.00 flat, minimum $100.00

Shower pan

$25.00 flat, minimum $100.00

Water heater replacement

$100.00 flat

Permit Application Fee (plumbing)

$100.00‡

Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee

Permit Transfer Fee (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee, 1st (plumbing) (if applicable)

$100.00

Reinspection Fee, 2nd (plumbing) (if applicable)

$200.00

Reinspection Fee, 3rd (plumbing) (if applicable)

$300.00

Tree Low Impact Evaluation (if applicable)

$100.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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West University Place 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

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

Fixtures (or gas outlet)

fixtures

130 fixtures

Estimated plumbing permit fee

$550.00

Included in this total

Plumbing Permit Fee$450.00

15 fixtures (or gas outlet) × $30.00 per fixture (or gas outlet)

Permit Application Fee (Plumbing)$100.00‡

Total Estimate$550.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Texas jurisdictions; it matches West University Place's official schedule as published.

Estimate only. Confirm with the West University Place building department before applying. Phone: 713-662-5833. 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 West University Place

Apply in person at the West University Place permit office (Community Development), 3826 Amherst St., West University Place, TX 77005, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The city's process page says applications and fees must be submitted to the permit office during normal business hours; most electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and simpler building projects are processed over the counter, and plans needing review typically take 10 to 15 business days. Use the permit application forms listed on the city's Permitting & Plan Review Process page. No online application portal is listed.

Source: West University Place application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: 713-662-5833
Email: inspections@westutx.gov
Address: 3826 Amherst St., West University Place, TX 77005
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

West University Place Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in West University Place?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $670.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from West University Place'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 West University Place?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $250.00, based on West University Place's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in West University Place?

A residential building permit is $1.40 per sq ft. Electrical permits are priced per outlet; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; Roofing 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 West University Place?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Checking Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Checking Fee for Pools, Fences and Generators (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 West University Place 2026 Fee Schedule, Fees & Charges Schedule (as amended by Resolution 2026-01, February 9, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified October 19, 2026.

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