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.

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.

Electrical Permit Fees in Conroe

Wiring work in an area up to 1,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $15.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Electrical reconnect permit (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Electrical service or meter loop replacement, 100 to 200 amp

$100.00 flat‡

Electrical service or meter loop replacement, 201 to 400 amp

$150.00 flat‡

Electrical service or meter loop replacement, 401 to 800 amp

$200.00 flat‡

Electrical service or meter loop replacement, 801 to 1,200 amp

$250.00 flat‡

Electrical service or meter loop replacement, over 1,200 amp

$350.00 flat‡

Generator electrical permit (inspection included)

$300.00 flat‡

Light pole installation

$50.00 per pole (light pole)

Sign electrical permit (inspection included)

$100.00 flat

Solar panel electrical permit (inspection included)

$300.00 flat‡

Swimming pool electrical permit (inspection included)

$150.00 flat

Wiring work in an area 1,001 to 5,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Wiring work in an area 10,001 to 50,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $150.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Wiring work in an area 5,001 to 10,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $100.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Wiring work in an area over 50,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $200.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Plumbing Permit Fees in Conroe

Residential (1–2 family): Residential lawn irrigation repair or modification (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential lawn irrigation system, new (inspection included)

$115.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial lawn irrigation system

$115.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft (irrigation coverage), plus $5.00 per 2,000 sq ft (irrigation coverage)‡

Plumbing or gas piping work in an area up to 1,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $15.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Backflow prevention device installation (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Building sewer or sewer line replacement (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Fuel gas yard line replacement (inspection included)

$100.00 flat

Gas line for generator (inspection included)

$100.00 flat

Gas test on existing service (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Grease trap or sand/oil separator installation

$100.00 flat‡

Interior water line re-pipe or water line replacement (inspection included)

$100.00 flat

Plumbing or gas piping work in an area 1,001 to 5,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $50.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Plumbing or gas piping work in an area 10,001 to 50,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $150.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Plumbing or gas piping work in an area 5,001 to 10,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $100.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Plumbing or gas piping work in an area over 50,000 sq ft

$75.00 base, plus $200.00 per inspection (assigned by the city)

Swimming pool plumbing permit

$150.00 flat‡

Swimming pool water heater gas permit (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

Water heater replacement (inspection included)

$75.00 flat

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$300.00

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

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Conroe 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

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

Inspections (assigned by the city)

inspections

110 inspections

Estimated electrical permit fee

$105.00

Electrical Permit Fee$105.00

$75.00 base + 2 inspections × $15.00 per inspection

Total Estimate$105.00

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

Phone: 936-522-3610
Email: Permits@cityofconroe.org
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.
Source: Official contact page

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 November 3, 2026.

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