Bedford, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Bedford, a building permit for a remodel runs $160.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $75.00, an HVAC change-out $75.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $145.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $145.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area and one unit. 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 Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, as amended by ordinance approved November 18, 2025, effective January 1, 2026 (City Council packet), Building Permits

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Bedford permit portal, or call 817-952-2140.

How Bedford values a job: Commercial permit fees are based on the construction value of the work; homes are priced by square foot.

Schedule effective January 1, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Bedford Permit Fee Schedule

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

Electrical Permit Fees in Bedford

Residential (1–2 family): Electrical permit at a home: new, alteration, addition or repair

$145.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial electrical permit (by construction value; ask the city)

tiered rates by job value‡

Over $500,000: printed base plus 0.25% of the whole construction value

Up to $1,000

$75.00

Over $1,000, up to $2,500

$100.00

Over $2,500, up to $15,000

$300.00

Over $15,000, up to $30,000

$450.00

Over $30,000, up to $60,000

$650.00

Over $60,000, up to $100,000

$1,000.00

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

$1,750.00

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$6,250.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$9,500.00 plus $2.50 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee (Commercial Reroof and Trades) (select fee rules only)

65% of the permit fee‡

Temporary Utilities (if applicable)

$75.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Bedford Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated electrical permit fee

$145.00

Electrical Permit Fee$145.00

$145.00 flat

Total Estimate$145.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Bedford building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-952-2140. 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 Bedford

Apply for building, trade, fence, demolition, pool, solar, sign and other construction permits online through the City of Bedford permit portal (OpenGov), where you can submit, pay for and track a permit and message City staff. Create a portal account first; the City posts instructions for creating an account, applying, paying and communicating with staff. General contractors register with the City through the same portal. Inspection requests are also submitted through the portal.

Source: Bedford application instructions

Apply online: Bedford permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 817-952-2140
Email: building.permits@bedfordtx.gov
Address: 1805 L Don Dodson Dr, Bedford, TX 76021-1804
Source: Official contact page

Bedford Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Bedford?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $160.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Bedford'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 Bedford?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $75.00, based on Bedford's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Bedford?

A residential building permit is $0.80 per sq ft. Electrical, Plumbing, and Roofing permits are flat fees; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per unit. 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 Bedford?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial Building) (65% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Commercial Reroof and Trades) (65% 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 Bedford Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, as amended by ordinance approved November 18, 2025, effective January 1, 2026 (City Council packet), Building Permits. See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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