In accordance with City of Houston policy, most permit, license, and registration fees will increase by 2.9367% effective January 1, 2025. This percentage is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
New Fees:
- Administrative fee: $33.10
- Minimum fee for most Building Code Enforcement permits: $89.81
- Minimum fee for plumbing permits: $96.22
Important Information:
- Applications for single trade permits submitted prior to the effective date will be grandfathered under the previous fees.
- Construction plans submitted prior to January 1, 2025, must comply with the prerequisites for the 2024 fees to apply.
- Mailed invoices are subject to the fees in effect on the date of the invoice.
For a complete list of City fees, please refer to the City Fee Schedule