Permits & Inspections

New Fees and Fee Changes

We are implementing updates to our fee schedule effective January 1, 2026. As part of these changes, a new fee will be added for resubmittals and revisions on commercial projects. This fee will apply to each resubmittal after the second review cycle. The first two resubmittals are included with the initial plan review fee.

Notice of Code Adoption and Permit Application Transition

Effective January 21, 2026, the City of Sugar Land has officially adopted the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) Codes as the governing construction codes for all applicable projects within the city.

• • • Please note that the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) will remain in effect and is not impacted by this code adoption.     
    • Permit applications submitted on or after January 21, 2026, must comply with the 2024 ICC Codes.
    • Permit applications submitted prior to January 21, 2026, will continue to be reviewed and inspected under the 2021 International Codes, regardless of when  construction begins.

Applicants, design professionals, contractors, and property owners are encouraged to review the updated code requirements to ensure compliance and avoid potential delays. City staff will continue to provide guidance during this transition period.