The Woodlands Township board of directors approved a new set of permitting fees Nov. 20, a move officials estimated will raise around $1 million in additional revenue for the township in 2025.
Two-minute impact
Historically, the township has used a refundable deposit for homeowners to ensure all property improvements were inspected and constructed according to design standards, township President and CEO Monique Sharp said. However, a growing number of requests have put a strain on township staff and finances, she said.
Some of the approved changes include applying new fees to file permits for certain improvements on residential and commercial properties, such as:
- Commercial improvements: $0.50 per square foot
- New home construction: $0.50 per square foot
- Home demolitions: $450 per request
- Variance requests/hearings: $300 per request
- Filings with Harris/Montgomery County: $15 per page
- Nonsecurity barrier fences
- Siding repair
- Driveway repair and replacements
- Color and material changes
- Air conditioning units
- Roofing
