Oak Ridge North, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

Oak Ridge North's posted fee schedule is dated September 28, 2026 (Resolution 2026-07). Its printed commercial valuation bands do not join at the band edges (for example $740 at $50,000 but $558 at $50,001), so confirm commercial and non-dwelling fees with the Building Department.

Building Permit

$244.00

200 sq ft remodel area

2 county-assigned inspections

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Plumbing Permit

$92.00

2 county-assigned inspections

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In Oak Ridge North, a building permit for a remodel runs $244.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $77.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $165.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $77.00, and a whole-house repipe $92.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area 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

City of Oak Ridge North Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A to Resolution 2026-07, dated September 28, 2026)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (832) 381-3301.

How Oak Ridge North values a job: Commercial and non-dwelling permits are priced on project valuation: new buildings and additions from the latest ICC Building Valuation Data table, alterations and build-outs from the project valuation, or as the building official determines. Homes are priced per square foot of building or work area.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

Oak Ridge North Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Oak Ridge North

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, or remodel of a dwelling

$0.72 per sq ft (building or work area)

Residential (1–2 family): Detached accessory structure, swimming pool, or other non-dwelling residential work (valuation table)

tiered rates by job value (Printed bands; $50,000 prices $740, $50,001 prices $558)‡

Up to $1,000

$0.00

Over $1,000, up to $50,000

$250.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$550.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,000.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$3,500.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Residential (1–2 family): Residential fence

$56.00 for the first 100 linear ft (fence), plus $15.00 per 100 linear ft (fence) or fraction thereof

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new building, addition, alteration, or build-out (valuation table)

tiered rates by job value (Printed bands; $50,000 prices $740, $50,001 prices $558)‡

Up to $1,000

$0.00

Over $1,000, up to $50,000

$250.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$550.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,000.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$3,500.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial fence

$120.00 for the first 50 linear ft (fence), plus $50.00 per 50 linear ft (fence) or fraction thereof

Commercial / 3+ units: Dumpster or trash enclosure without a building permit

$120.00 flat

Demolition with no active building permit for the address (by building size; sewer disconnect extra)

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 999.99 sq ft

$65.00

Over 999.99, up to 5,000 sq ft

$130.00

Over 5,000 sq ft

$260.00

Building Inspection Fee (does not apply to some listed rules)

$100.00 per inspection, jobs over $1,000 only‡

Inspection Fee, Work Valued $1,000 or Less (select fee rules only)

$65.00 per inspection, jobs up to $1,000 only‡

Plan Checking Fee (select fee rules only)

50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only (One-half of the building permit fee, paid at plan submittal)

After-Hours Inspection, Weekdays (if applicable)

$150.00

Certificate of Occupancy Where None Was Issued, or Change of Occupancy (if applicable)

$200.00

Expired Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee (One-half of the original permit fee)

Fire Inspection, Commercial and Business Occupancies (if applicable)

$400.00‡

Inspection on Weekends or City Holidays (if applicable)

$300.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$65.00

Replacement Certificate of Occupancy, or Owner or Lender Request (if applicable)

$35.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Oak Ridge North

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, or remodel over 500 sq ft of work area

$35.00 base, plus $65.00 per inspection (required)

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or alteration, work area up to 250 sq ft

$35.00 base, plus $21.00 per inspection (required)

Residential (1–2 family): Meter loop or service

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, addition, or new work, work area 251 to 500 sq ft

$35.00 base, plus $42.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 2,001 to 5,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $107.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial meter loop or service

tiered rates by amps

Up to 300 amps

$115.00

Over 300, up to 400 amps

$136.00

Over 400, up to 600 amps

$157.00

Over 600, up to 1,000 amps

$180.00

Over 1,000 amps

$245.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 1,001 to 2,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $86.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 5,001 to 10,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $130.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area over 10,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $195.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area up to 1,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $65.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Parking lot light poles

$115.00 for the first 2 poles (parking lot light), plus $15.00 per pole (parking lot light)

Electrical reconnection or turn-on, per building

$65.00 flat

Electrical yard light

$30.00 flat

Spa electrical

$77.00 flat

Swimming pool electrical

$230.00 flat

Temporary power pole

$100.00 flat

After-Hours Inspection, Weekdays (if applicable)

$150.00

Expired Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee (One-half of the original permit fee)

Inspection on Weekends or City Holidays (if applicable)

$300.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$65.00

Plumbing Permit Fees in Oak Ridge North

Residential (1–2 family): New home, addition, or remodel over 500 sq ft of work area

$50.00 base, plus $65.00 per inspection (required)

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or alteration, work area up to 250 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $21.00 per inspection (required)

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel, addition, or new work, work area 251 to 500 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $42.00 per inspection (required)

Residential (1–2 family): Residential irrigation system

$115.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential rehab of water or sewer lines

$77.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Residential replacement of gas lines

$77.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 2,001 to 5,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $107.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial irrigation system

$115.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft (irrigation coverage), plus $6.00 per 2,000 sq ft (irrigation coverage)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 1,001 to 2,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $86.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area 5,001 to 10,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $130.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area over 10,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $195.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial new work, addition, or alteration, work area up to 1,000 sq ft

$50.00 base, plus $65.00 per inspection (required)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial rehab of water or sewer lines

tiered rates by linears

Up to 300 linears

$115.00

Over 300 linears

$180.00

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial replacement of gas lines

tiered rates by linears

Up to 300 linears

$115.00

Over 300 linears

$180.00

Backflow prevention device

$56.00 flat

Disconnect and plug a sanitary or storm sewer

$56.00 flat

Gas test or retest and gas turn-on

$77.00 flat

Gas yard light

$56.00 per light (gas yard light)

Grease trap, sampling well, interceptor, or other special waste device

$115.00 flat

Sewer or storm manhole

$50.00 per manhole (sewer or storm)

Spa plumbing

$77.00 flat

Swimming pool plumbing

$230.00 flat

Water heater replacement

$77.00 flat

After-Hours Inspection, Weekdays (if applicable)

$150.00

Expired Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee (One-half of the original permit fee)

Inspection on Weekends or City Holidays (if applicable)

$300.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$65.00

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Oak Ridge North

Residential (1–2 family): Complete HVAC change-out or new system

$165.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Duct work change-out or equipment change-out

$77.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial heating and cooling, A/C central unit

$50.00 for the first 3 tons (A/C capacity), plus $12.50 per ton (A/C capacity) or fraction thereof

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial kitchen hood

$180.00 per hood (commercial kitchen)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial or industrial refrigeration

$115.00 per system (cooler or refrigeration system)

Boiler installation, repair, or replacement

$115.00 per boiler

Commercial HVAC Inspection Fee (select fee rules only)

$65.00 per inspection

After-Hours Inspection, Weekdays (if applicable)

$150.00

Expired Permit Renewal (if applicable)

50% of the permit fee (One-half of the original permit fee)

Inspection on Weekends or City Holidays (if applicable)

$300.00

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$65.00

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Oak Ridge North 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

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

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$165.00

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$165.00

$165.00 flat

Total Estimate$165.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Oak Ridge North building department before applying. Phone: (832) 381-3301. 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 Oak Ridge North

Download the application for your project from the City's Permits and Zoning page and email the completed application, drawings, specifications and plan review fees to permits@oakridgenorth.com, or deliver a PDF copy to the permit office at City Hall, 27424 Robinson Road. All contractors must register with the City before working in the city limits. For commercial buildings and residential accessory structures, the plan review fee (one-half of the permit fee) is due when you submit and the remaining fees are due when the permit is issued. Plan review for permits that need drawings typically takes about 10 days; permits that do not need drawings are usually issued the same day. Commercial projects valued at $50,000 or more must also be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Architectural Barriers). Call for inspections at least 24 hours ahead at (832) 381-3298 or inspections@oakridgenorth.com. Questions: (832) 381-3301.

Source: Oak Ridge North application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: (832) 381-3301
Email: permits@oakridgenorth.com
Inspection Line: (832) 381-3298 or inspections@oakridgenorth.com
Address: 27424 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North, TX 77385
Source: Official contact page

Oak Ridge North Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Oak Ridge North?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $244.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Oak Ridge North'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 Oak Ridge North?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $77.00, based on Oak Ridge North's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Oak Ridge North?

A residential building permit is $0.72 per sq ft (building or work area). Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per inspection; Mechanical / HVAC and 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 Oak Ridge North?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Checking Fee (50% of the permit fee, jobs over $1,000 only (One-half of the building permit fee, paid at plan submittal)). 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 Oak Ridge North Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A to Resolution 2026-07, dated September 28, 2026). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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