Welcome to the Houston Permitting Center

The Houston Permitting Center combines the majority of the City of Houston's permitting and licensing into one convenient location. We opened in June 2011 with a mission to help customers achieve their goals while complying with the City’s regulations. Providing excellent service, streamlining business processes, implementing innovative technologies, and proactively engaging customers are all cornerstones of our mission.

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Plan Status

Use your 8-digit project number to check your plan review status
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Schedule an Inspection

Enter your project number and PIN to schedule a building inspection
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Performance Dashboard

Daily snapshot of plan review and inspections 
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Residential Facilities

Program for boarding homes, lodging facilities, alternate housing and correctional facilities
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eServices

Online permits, plan review and inspection services
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Customer Satisfaction Survey

Let us know how we’re doing.
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Departments and Agencies

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of our partners.
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Room Request Form

Host your next meeting in our building. For non-City of Houston organizations. 
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Online Water Meter Form

Service request form for commercial, multi-family, residential properties 
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Request Public Records

City of Houston complies with the Texas Public Information Act. The act allows for any record to be requested without having to explain why. The Office of the Texas Attorney General oversees the implementation and compliance with the act.