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Conroe, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Building Permit
$192.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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HVAC Permit
$100.00
one system
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Electrical Permit
$105.00
2 county-assigned inspections
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Plumbing Permit
$105.00
2 county-assigned inspections
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In Conroe, a building permit for a remodel runs $192.00 in permit fees, an HVAC change-out $100.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $105.00, 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, one system, and 2 county-assigned inspections. 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

Ordinance No. 2756-25, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Chapter 14 Buildings (adopted November 13, 2025)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Conroe permit portal, or call 936-522-3610.

How Conroe values a job: Commercial building and swimming pool permit fees are based on the project valuation, using the latest International Code Council Building Valuation Data or as determined by the building official; residential dwelling permits are priced per square foot of building or work area.

Schedule effective November 13, 2025. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Conroe Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Conroe

Residential (1–2 family): Home, addition or remodel
$0.64 per sq ft (building or work area)
Residential (1–2 family): Residential structure or remodel that is not a dwelling (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $500
$50.00
Over $500, up to $1,000
$50.00 plus $3.50 per additional $100
Over $1,000, up to $25,000
$67.50 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$403.50 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$656.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,006.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,006.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,381.00 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel, repair, alteration or interior finish-out (project valuation)
tiered rates by job value‡
Up to $500
$50.00
Over $500, up to $1,000
$50.00 plus $3.50 per additional $100
Over $1,000, up to $25,000
$67.50 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$403.50 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$656.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,006.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,006.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,381.00 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building or addition (valuation table)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $500
$50.00
Over $500, up to $1,000
$50.00 plus $3.50 per additional $100
Over $1,000, up to $25,000
$67.50 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$403.50 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$656.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,006.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,006.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,381.00 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000
Demolition permit when no building permit is issued
$150.00 flat‡
Move a house or building over 700 sq ft
$500.00 flat
Move a house or building under 700 sq ft
$250.00 flat
Swimming pool or spa (project valuation, inspections included)
tiered rates by job value
Up to $500
$50.00
Over $500, up to $1,000
$50.00 plus $3.50 per additional $100
Over $1,000, up to $25,000
$67.50 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000
Over $25,000, up to $50,000
$403.50 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$656.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000
Over $100,000, up to $500,000
$1,006.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000
Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000
$3,006.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000
Over $1,000,000
$5,381.00 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000
Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
50% of the permit fee
Residential Plan Review Fee (select fee rules only)
$0.32 per sq ft (building or work area)
Certificate of Occupancy Inspection (change of ownership or business name) (if applicable)
$200.00
Plan Review Resubmittal (4th submittal) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)
50% of the permit fee
Reinspection Fee (1st reinspection) (if applicable)
$75.00
Reinspection Fee (2nd reinspection, same failure) (if applicable)
$100.00
Reinspection Fee (3rd reinspection, same failure) (if applicable)
$150.00
Reinspection Fee (4th and later reinspections) (if applicable)
$300.00
Replacement Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$20.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)
$250.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Conroe Permit Fee Calculator

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$192.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$128.00
200 sq ft (building or work area) × $0.64 per sq ft (building or work area)
Residential Plan Review Fee$64.00
Total Estimate$192.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Conroe building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 936-522-3610. 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 Conroe

Apply, upload documents, pay fees and schedule inspections online through the City of Conroe OpenGov Applicant Portal; since December 8, 2025 all permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted there, and fees are generated once the required application information is entered. Fees can also be paid in person at the Building Inspections and Permits office (cash or check payable to City of Conroe). For permit questions email Permits@cityofconroe.org.

Source: Conroe application instructions

Apply online: Conroe permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
700 Metcalf St., Conroe, TX 77301
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Conroe Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Conroe?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $192.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Conroe'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 Conroe?

A residential building permit is $0.64 per sq ft (building or work area). Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per inspection; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system. 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 Conroe?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (commercial reroof) (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 Ordinance No. 2756-25, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Chapter 14 Buildings (adopted November 13, 2025). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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