Revision Residential Structural Permit

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Permit Description

This permit is issued when additional work is to be performed outside the scope of the original permit.

After Approval

Permit must be kept on site until final approval is granted.

Additional Resources
Statutory Authority
Fee: See City of Houston fee schedule
Admin fee: $33.56
Plan Review: Required
Inspection: Required
Renewal: Not Required
Valid Period: 6 Months
Processing Time: 15 Business Days
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 4:30 pm
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 3rd floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 3 pm
What You Need
  • Building Permit Application
Apply Online
  1. Log in or create an iPermits account
  2. Complete building permit application
  3. Pay plan review fee(s)
  4. Receive email invitation to upload plans.
Conditions & Exceptions

May require approval by any or all of the following groups based on scope or other conditions: Structural, Planning, Utilities, Stormwater, Traffic, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Infrastructure, Forestry, Sprinklers, Fire Marshall, Health, Engineering, Flood Plain

Additional Resources
Plan Review
What You Need
  • Building Permit Application and Complete Set of Plans Uploaded.
  • Residential prerequisite checklist
  • Based on the scope of the work architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler/standpipe, fire alarm, and fire-suppression drawings may be required.
Submit Plans Online

Once application is approved and the plan review fee (PX) has been paid, an email to upload and submit plans will be sent to the applicant.

Additional Resources
Inspection
What You Need

S1 permit (if required) is required to be on-site for the inspection. If corrections are required, call 832-394-8840 for reinspection.

Only if the project involves new footprint :

*Effective immediately, a legal form survey must be provided to the inspector on the first scheduled structural inspection. This new requirement applies to all new construction and additions (those that extend the existing footprint). The new requirement includes all slab on grade, and pier and beam foundations.

Schedule Online

Enter the appropriate project number into the field and click Submit button.

Schedule by Phone

To schedule inspections, contact the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 713-222-9922.