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Magnolia, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Some of the city's permit application forms print different amounts for a few electrical and plumbing items (temporary saw pole, re-inspections, reconnection, commercial appliances, welders) than the adopted fee schedule; this page uses the adopted schedule. Confirm with the Building Department.

Building Permit
$260.00
200 sq ft remodel area
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Roofing Permit
$2,030.00
2,000 sq ft roof
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HVAC Permit
$81.50
3-ton system
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Electrical Permit
$150.00
200 A service
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Plumbing Permit
$132.50
15-fixture scope
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In Magnolia, a building permit for a remodel runs $260.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $2,030.00, an HVAC change-out $81.50, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $150.00, and a whole-house repipe $132.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, a 2,000 sq ft roof, a 3-ton system, 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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City of Magnolia Fee Schedule, Exhibit A-1 (posted copy amended June 9, 2026; building and trade fees unchanged from earlier copies)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at 281-356-2266.

How Magnolia values a job: Commercial building permit valuation is set by the Building Official from current ICC Building Valuation Data; residential building permits are priced per square foot of living area plus garage, not by value.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Magnolia Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Magnolia

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, repair or alteration (residential sq ft table applied to the work area)
tiered rates by sq ft (Band rate x sq ft of work)‡
Up to 999 sq ft
$0.70 per sq ft
Over 999, up to 1,499 sq ft
$699.30 plus $0.70 per additional sq ft
Over 1,499, up to 1,999 sq ft
$1,019.32 plus $0.68 per additional sq ft
Over 1,999, up to 2,499 sq ft
$1,319.34 plus $0.66 per additional sq ft
Over 2,499, up to 2,999 sq ft
$1,599.36 plus $0.64 per additional sq ft
Over 2,999, up to 3,499 sq ft
$1,859.38 plus $0.62 per additional sq ft
Over 3,499, up to 3,999 sq ft
$2,099.40 plus $0.60 per additional sq ft
Over 3,999, up to 4,499 sq ft
$2,319.42 plus $0.58 per additional sq ft
Over 4,499, up to 4,999 sq ft
$2,519.44 plus $0.56 per additional sq ft
Over 4,999, up to 5,499 sq ft
$2,749.45 plus $0.55 per additional sq ft
Over 5,499, up to 5,999 sq ft
$2,969.46 plus $0.54 per additional sq ft
Over 5,999, up to 6,499 sq ft
$3,179.47 plus $0.53 per additional sq ft
Over 6,499, up to 6,999 sq ft
$3,379.48 plus $0.52 per additional sq ft
Over 6,999, up to 7,499 sq ft
$3,569.49 plus $0.51 per additional sq ft
Over 7,499, up to 7,999 sq ft
$3,749.50 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft
Over 7,999, up to 8,499 sq ft
$3,919.51 plus $0.49 per additional sq ft
Over 8,499, up to 8,999 sq ft
$4,079.52 plus $0.48 per additional sq ft
Over 8,999, up to 9,999 sq ft
$4,229.53 plus $0.47 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): New home or addition
tiered rates by sq ft (Band rate x total covered sq ft)
Up to 999 sq ft
$0.70 per sq ft
Over 999, up to 1,499 sq ft
$699.30 plus $0.70 per additional sq ft
Over 1,499, up to 1,999 sq ft
$1,019.32 plus $0.68 per additional sq ft
Over 1,999, up to 2,499 sq ft
$1,319.34 plus $0.66 per additional sq ft
Over 2,499, up to 2,999 sq ft
$1,599.36 plus $0.64 per additional sq ft
Over 2,999, up to 3,499 sq ft
$1,859.38 plus $0.62 per additional sq ft
Over 3,499, up to 3,999 sq ft
$2,099.40 plus $0.60 per additional sq ft
Over 3,999, up to 4,499 sq ft
$2,319.42 plus $0.58 per additional sq ft
Over 4,499, up to 4,999 sq ft
$2,519.44 plus $0.56 per additional sq ft
Over 4,999, up to 5,499 sq ft
$2,749.45 plus $0.55 per additional sq ft
Over 5,499, up to 5,999 sq ft
$2,969.46 plus $0.54 per additional sq ft
Over 5,999, up to 6,499 sq ft
$3,179.47 plus $0.53 per additional sq ft
Over 6,499, up to 6,999 sq ft
$3,379.48 plus $0.52 per additional sq ft
Over 6,999, up to 7,499 sq ft
$3,569.49 plus $0.51 per additional sq ft
Over 7,499, up to 7,999 sq ft
$3,749.50 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft
Over 7,999, up to 8,499 sq ft
$3,919.51 plus $0.49 per additional sq ft
Over 8,499, up to 8,999 sq ft
$4,079.52 plus $0.48 per additional sq ft
Over 8,999, up to 9,999 sq ft
$4,229.53 plus $0.47 per additional sq ft
Residential (1–2 family): Manufactured home placement
$350.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: New building, addition, shell, tenant buildout or alteration (1.3% of valuation)
1.3% of job value‡
Demolition of a building
tiered rates by sq ft‡
Up to 999 sq ft
$65.00
Over 999, up to 5,000 sq ft
$130.00
Over 5,000 sq ft
$260.00
Fence
$65.00 flat‡
Swimming pool
$0.8126 per sq ft (pool) ($47.80 x 0.017 = $0.8126 per sq ft)
Administrative Fee
$50.00
Certificate of Occupancy (does not apply to some listed rules) (new construction)
$100.00‡
Plan Review Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)
50% of the permit fee
Re-inspection Fee (work not ready) (if applicable)
$70.00‡

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Magnolia Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
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Kind of work
Job type

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

sq ft
505,000 sq ft
Estimated building permit fee
$260.00
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$140.00‡
200 × $0.70 per sq ft (see the fee table above)
Band rate x sq ft of work
Administrative Fee$50.00
Plan Review Fee$70.00
Total Estimate$260.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Some of the city's permit application forms print different amounts for a few electrical and plumbing items (temporary saw pole, re-inspections, reconnection, commercial appliances, welders) than the adopted fee schedule; this page uses the adopted schedule. Confirm with the Building Department.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Magnolia building department before applying. Phone: 281-356-2266. 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 Magnolia

Email permit applications and the required documents to building@cityofmagnolia.com; the City takes all permits by email. Contractors must register with the City before a permit is issued, and plumbing contractors must also hold a state license. Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing and heating work. Commercial projects need Planning Department approval and a zoning clearance first, and building code review is done by the City's third-party agency (up to 15 business days). Plats and site plans are submitted through EncodePlus. The Permit Office is at City Hall, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., phone 281-356-2266 extension 7.

Source: Magnolia application instructions

Building Department Contact
Phone
281-356-2266 (ext. 7, Permit Office)
Email
building@cityofmagnolia.com (permit submittals); permits@cityofmagnolia.com (Permit Office)
Address
18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia, TX 77354
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)

Magnolia Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Magnolia?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $260.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Magnolia'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 Magnolia?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $2,030.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on Magnolia's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Magnolia?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by sq ft (Band rate x sq ft of work). Electrical permits are priced per amp; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per ton; Roofing permits are priced per sq ft. 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 Magnolia?

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 City of Magnolia Fee Schedule, Exhibit A-1 (posted copy amended June 9, 2026; building and trade fees unchanged from earlier copies). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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