Hempstead, TX Permit Fees (2026)

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

In Hempstead, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,035.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $480.00, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $170.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $170.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $170.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. 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 Hempstead 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (Fees Effective January 21, 2026; Resolution 26-007)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Call the building department at (979) 826-2486.

Schedule effective January 21, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Hempstead Permit Fee Schedule

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

Building Permit Fees in Hempstead

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel with mechanical, electrical or plumbing work

$560.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): New home (inspection fee per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft (Printed bases: $810 up to 1,500 sq ft, $1,010 above 1,500)‡

Up to 1,500 sq ft

$810.00

Over 1,500, up to 10,000 sq ft

$1,010.00 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft

Over 10,000 sq ft

$3,785.00 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Addition to an existing home

$610.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Auxiliary building with mechanical, electrical or plumbing

$560.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Auxiliary building with no mechanical, electrical or plumbing

$210.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition of a residential building

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Generator or solar panel addition

$140.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Home remodel with no mechanical, electrical or plumbing work

$280.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Irrigation system

$70.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Swimming pool or on-site sewer facility (OSSF)

$280.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: New building, remodel or addition (inspection fee by project value)

tiered rates by job value

Up to $100,000

$340.00

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

$340.00 plus $3.59 per additional $1,000

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

$1,776.00 plus $2.62 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000

$3,086.00 plus $1.98 per additional $1,000

Over $5,000,000

$11,006.00 plus $1.65 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition of a commercial building

$200.00 flat

Application Fee (Commercial) (select fee rules only)

$400.00

Application Fee (Miscellaneous Permits) (select fee rules only)

$100.00

Application Fee (New Home) (select fee rules only)

$200.00

Application Fee (Remodel, Addition or Accessory) (select fee rules only)

$200.00

Commercial Plan Review (by project value) (select fee rules only)

tiered by job value

Up to $100,000

$225.00

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

$225.00 plus $2.29 per additional $1,000

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

$1,141.00 plus $1.75 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000, up to $5,000,000

$2,016.00 plus $1.20 per additional $1,000

Over $5,000,000

$6,816.00 plus $1.10 per additional $1,000

Plan Review Fee (New Home) (select fee rules only)

$325.00

Plan Review Fee (Remodel, Addition or Accessory) (select fee rules only)

$275.00

Fire Underground Inspection (when applicable) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$400.00

Fire/Fire Underground Review (when applicable) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$275.00

Health Review (when applicable) (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$125.00

Re-Inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$85.00

Re-Inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$70.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Electrical Permit Fees in Hempstead

Residential (1–2 family): Stand-alone electrical permit

$100.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Stand-alone electrical permit

$85.00 flat‡

Supplemental Inspection (Commercial Single Trade) (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$85.00 per inspection‡

Supplemental Inspection (Single-Trade) (select fee rules only) (remodel/alteration)

$70.00 per inspection‡

Re-Inspection Fee (Commercial) (if applicable)

$85.00

Re-Inspection Fee (Residential) (if applicable)

$70.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Hempstead Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Inspections

Estimated electrical permit fee

$170.00

Included in this total

Electrical Permit Fee$100.00

$100.00 flat

Supplemental Inspection (Single-Trade)$70.00‡

Assumes 1 inspection; the building department sets the actual count for your project.

Total Estimate$170.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Hempstead building department before applying. Phone: (979) 826-2486. 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 Hempstead

Download the City's Permit Application from the Permits documents page, check the permit type (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, demolition, fence, roof, sign or other), and submit it with plans in PDF format as listed in the New Residential or New Commercial Submittal Requirements. Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Contractors register with the City on the Contractor's Registration Form, which lists the employees allowed to pull permits: plumbers and electricians provide a master license, mechanical contractors an HVAC or refrigeration license, and every contractor a certificate of insurance listing the City as certificate holder and a driver's license. Contact the Building Department at 1236 11th Street, (979) 826-2486 option 2, or permits@hempsteadcitytx.gov; its website lists no online permit portal. Inspections are performed by the City's third-party contractor, SAFEbuilt; contractors must call in their inspections, which are scheduled between 8:00 and 4:30.

Source: Hempstead application instructions

Building Department Contact

Phone: (979) 826-2486 option 2
Email: permits@hempsteadcitytx.gov
Address: 1236 11th Street, Hempstead, TX 77445
Hours: Inspections scheduled 8:00 to 4:30
Source: Official contact page

Hempstead Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Hempstead?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,035.00, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Hempstead'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 Hempstead?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $480.00, based on Hempstead's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Hempstead?

A residential building permit is $560.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing 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.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Hempstead 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (Fees Effective January 21, 2026; Resolution 26-007). See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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