Master Plumber Registration

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Permit Description

Texas Master Plumbers and Landscape Irrigators must register their license with the City of Houston to obtain permits.

Conditions & Exceptions

There is no fee for registering a Master Plumber license. The fee for registering a Landscape Irrigator license is $61.67.

Renewal fee: No fee
Plan Review: Not Required
Inspection: Not Required
Renewal: Required
Valid Period: 1 year
Houston Public Works

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

8 am to 4:30 pm
What You Need
  • Texas Master Plumber license or Lanscape Irrigator license number
  • Proof of insurance
  • Valid government-issued identification
  • Registration form
Apply in Person

First-time registrations must be completed in person.

  1. Bring completed application and required documents to the Houston Permitting Center.
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and proceed to the 4th floor. 
  3. Wait in the lobby until your number is called.

 

Additional Resources
Renew
What You Need
  • Texas Master Plumber license number or Landscape Irrigator license number
  • Valid government-issued identification
  • Proof of insurance
  • Registration form
Renew Online

Email the completed registration form and required documents to [email protected]

Renew in Person
  1. Bring completed application and required documents to the Houston Permitting Center.
  2. Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk and proceed to the 4th floor. 
  3. Wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Conditions & Exceptions

Renewals may be done via fax. Please contact the Plumbing Inspections section at 832-394-8870 for more information.