Residential Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb & Gutter Permit

HPWOCE1011
Plan Review
Required
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Not Required
Fee
minimum $103.00 and varies higher
Valid Period
1 year
Processing Time
1 business day
APPLY & PLAN REVIEW QUESTIONS
Houston Public Works

1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002

8 am to 5 pm
INSPECTIONS QUESTIONS

About

For the construction of a new driveway and/or sidewalk; for removing and replacing an existing driveway, sidewalk and/or curb & gutter; and for extending the driveway.

*To schedule an Inspection, please call: 832-394-9496.

After Approval

Permit is valid for one year. Any changes to the original permit requires a revision process.

Conditions & Exceptions

Must follow the approved traffic stamp site plan to pass all inspections

Statutory Authority
What You Need
  • Application with a project number and two site plans dimension,
  • Copy of the Survey

Additional Resources
What You Need

Two complete plan sets if submitting by paper

Submit Plans Online

Upload completed the completed forms to ProjectDox.

Submit Plans in Person

In person only, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am-4pm

What You Need

Before scheduling an inspection, ensure you have a permit from the City of Houston and Traffic Approved Stamped Plans. The culvert must be installed, and the driveway and sidewalk should be fully formed. An inspection is required both before and after concrete placement to ensure compliance for final approval.

Schedule Online

Before scheduling an inspection, ensure that your permit fee is paid, the permit is active, and the current bond is up to date. If your permit is pending payment or you need to provide a bond, please contact the Permit Office at [email protected] or call 832.394.8899 or 832.394.9494.

To schedule an inspection online, follow these steps:

  1. Access our scheduling website via the link below:
  2. Enter your project number and click the submit button.
  3. Select the appropriate permit type from the drop-down menu and click Submit.
  4. Click on the "Request" link.
  5. Select the type of inspection(s) that you want to schedule by clicking on the text box next to it/them.
  6. Click Submit to finalize your request.

All inspections are scheduled for the next business day; same-day inspections are not available.

Schedule by Phone

Before scheduling an inspection, ensure that your permit fee is paid, the permit is active, and the current bond is up to date. If your permit is pending payment or you need to provide a bond, please contact the Permit Office at [email protected] or call 832-394-8899 or 832-394-9494.

To request an inspection, call 832.394.9496

All inspections are scheduled for the next business day; same-day inspections are not available.

 

Conditions & Exceptions

To pass your inspection, make sure to follow the approved traffic-stamped site plan. If changes are needed, you’ll need to reschedule the inspection.

Keep in mind:

  • Inspections are scheduled for the next business day. We don't offer same-day inspections.
  • If your inspection fails multiple times, you'll be charged a re-inspection fee along with an administrative fee.