North Richland Hills, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In North Richland Hills, a building permit for a remodel runs $199.00 in permit fees, a re-roof $99.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $150.00, and an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $51.00. 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, and a 200 sq ft job area. 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

Inspection Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Sec. 98-92 fee tables)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the North Richland Hills permit portal, or call 817-427-6300.

How North Richland Hills values a job: Commercial permit fees apply the fee table to the estimated construction cost, and commercial tenant finish out or remodel valuations are at least $23.00 per square foot of occupied or controlled area.

Last verified: November 3, 2026

North Richland Hills Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in North Richland Hills

Residential (1–2 family): Major remodel: over 25% of dwelling area or substantial structural work

$39.00 base, plus $0.80 per sq ft (remodeled floor area)

Residential (1–2 family): New one- or two-family home or townhome

$1.10 per sq ft (including unfinished bonus areas)

Residential (1–2 family): Fence: wood, chain-link, vinyl or wrought iron, per lot

$24.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Masonry fence, per lot

$69.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Permanent accessory building such as a shed or garage

$39.00 base, plus $0.65 per sq ft (accessory building)

Residential (1–2 family): Minor remodel: up to 25% of dwelling area, limited structural work, usually one trade

tiered rates by sq ft (($30 plus $0.50 per sq ft of the whole remodeled area))

Up to 50 sq ft

$39.00

Over 50 sq ft

$55.00 plus $0.50 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Single-family or townhome addition

$100.00 base, plus $0.90 per sq ft (new area)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building: new, addition, remodel, alteration or tenant finish out (by valuation)

tiered rates by job value ((printed bases: $94 vs $93.90 and $512 vs $511.22 below them))

Up to $500

$36.00

Over $500, up to $2,000

$36.00 plus $3.86 per additional $100

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$94.00 plus $18.14 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$512.00 plus $13.04 per additional $1,000

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

$838.00 plus $9.06 per additional $1,000

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

$1,291.00 plus $7.24 per additional $1,000

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

$4,187.00 plus $6.16 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$7,267.00 plus $3.99 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Multifamily remodel

$39.00 base, plus $0.40 per sq ft (remodeled floor area)

Commercial / 3+ units: New multifamily building or multifamily addition

$0.50 per sq ft (multifamily floor area)

Above-ground swimming pool

$139.00 flat

Carport

$39.00 base, plus $0.50 per sq ft (carport)

Deck or patio with a cover

$39.00 base, plus $0.50 per sq ft (deck or patio)

Deck or patio without a cover

$24.00 flat

Demolition, per building

$103.00 flat

In-ground swimming pool

$242.00 flat

Portable (self-contained) spa or hot tub

$69.00 flat

Retaining wall more than 3 feet high

$42.00 flat

Window replacement, 4 or more windows

$8.00 per window

Plan Review Fee (Commercial and Multifamily)

65% of the permit fee

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00 (($100 per hour, 2-hour minimum))

Certificate of Occupancy Application Fee (New Building, Addition, Tenant Finish Out) (if applicable)

$69.00

Change Contractor of Record (if applicable)

$36.00

Change to Approved Plans (if applicable)

$69.00 ((per hour, one-hour minimum))

Reinspection Fee (First) (if applicable)

$39.00

Electrical Permit Fees in North Richland Hills

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or repair

tiered rates by sq ft ((base plus the per sq ft rate on the whole area))‡

Up to 500 sq ft

$51.00

Over 500, up to 5,000 sq ft

$63.55 plus $0.06 per additional sq ft

Over 5,000 sq ft

$351.50 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): New home or addition

$22.00 base, plus $0.0551 per sq ft (air-conditioned area)

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial building: new, addition, remodel, repair or tenant finish out (by sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft ((base plus the per sq ft rate on the whole area))‡

Up to 500 sq ft

$51.00

Over 500, up to 5,000 sq ft

$63.55 plus $0.06 per additional sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 100,000 sq ft

$351.50 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Over 100,000, up to 500,000 sq ft

$1,577.00 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Over 500,000 sq ft

$5,625.00 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Shell warehouse or shell structure: new, addition, remodel or repair (by sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft ((base plus the per sq ft rate on the whole area))‡

Up to 5,000 sq ft

$73.00 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$128.50 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$171.00 plus $0.01 per additional sq ft

Over 20,000 sq ft

$240.00 plus $0.00 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: New multifamily units or additions

$22.00 base, plus $0.0551 per sq ft (air-conditioned area)

Electrical service change

tiered rates by amps

Up to 200 amps

$21.00

Over 200, up to 400 amps

$42.00

Over 400, up to 800 amps

$69.00

Over 800, up to 1,000 amps

$103.00

Over 1,000 amps

$138.00

Replace, add or move branch circuits, no definable area

$4.00 per circuit, minimum $17.00

Replace, add or move outlets or receptacles, no definable area

$5.00 per outlet or receptacle, minimum $17.00

Swimming pool or hot tub wiring

$28.00 flat

Temporary power pole

$28.00 flat

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00 (($100 per hour, 2-hour minimum))

Change Contractor of Record (if applicable)

$36.00

Change to Approved Plans (if applicable)

$69.00 ((per hour, one-hour minimum))

Reinspection Fee (First) (if applicable)

$39.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in North Richland Hills

Residential (1–2 family): HVAC replacement, whole system

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New single-family home or townhome unit

$250.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Duct replacement only

$50.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Replace or remodel indoor AC or heat pump cooling system only

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Replace or remodel indoor heating system only

$75.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Replace or remodel outdoor AC or heat pump unit only

$75.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial mechanical work (by value of the work)

tiered rates by job value

(printed bases: $626 vs $625.50 below it; $57 to $72 above $5,000)

Up to $1,500

$43.00

Over $1,500, up to $3,000

$50.00

Over $3,000, up to $5,000

$57.00

Over $5,000, up to $50,000

$72.00 plus $12.30 per additional $1,000

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

$626.00 plus $11.70 per additional $1,000

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

$1,211.00 plus $7.40 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$4,171.00 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: New multifamily building

$60.00 per unit (HVAC unit)

After-Hours Inspection (if applicable)

$200.00 (($100 per hour, 2-hour minimum))

Change Contractor of Record (if applicable)

$36.00

Change to Approved Plans (if applicable)

$69.00 ((per hour, one-hour minimum))

Reinspection Fee (First) (if applicable)

$39.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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North Richland Hills 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

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

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$150.00

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$150.00

$150.00 flat

Total Estimate$150.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the North Richland Hills building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-427-6300. 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 North Richland Hills

Apply, upload plans (PDF only), pay invoices and request inspections online through the City of North Richland Hills e-portal; plans dropped off at City Hall or mailed cannot be accepted.

Contractors must have a Business License (contractor registration) approved in the e-portal before applying for their first permit.

Trade permits and Certificates of Occupancy are also applied for in the e-portal. Permit invoices are emailed to the applicant and fees must be paid before the permit is issued.

Replacing light fixtures or plumbing fixtures needs no permit; replacing roof decking, water heaters, HVAC systems and water or sewer lines does. The e-portal also issues Residential Re-Roof permits for roof replacements without new decking.

Questions: Building Inspections, 817-427-6300, nrhpi@nrhtx.com.

Source: North Richland Hills application instructions

Apply online: North Richland Hills permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 817-427-6300
Email: nrhpi@nrhtx.com
Source: Official contact page

North Richland Hills Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in North Richland Hills?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $199.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from North Richland Hills'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 North Richland Hills?

The roofing permit for a residential re-roof runs $99.00, assuming a 2,000 sq ft roof (the schedule prices per unit), based on North Richland Hills's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in North Richland Hills?

A residential building permit is $39.00 base, plus $0.80 per sq ft (remodeled floor area). Electrical and Roofing permits are priced per sq ft; Plumbing permits are priced per bath; Mechanical / HVAC permits are flat fees. 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 North Richland Hills?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds Plan Review Fee (Commercial and Multifamily) (65% of the permit fee) and Plan Review Fee (Commercial Re-Roof) (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 Inspection Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Sec. 98-92 fee tables). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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