Commercial Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb & Gutter Permit

• Application with project number
• Two copies of drawings or survey
• Bond 

1. Log in to iPermits portal account
2. Select Building Permit Application from the main menu
3. Select Begin New Application.
4. Select Commercial Applications to reveal the drop-down menu
5. Select One-Stop Commercial Building Permit Application
6. Complete the required fields and submit your application. 

May require Urban Forestry approval prior to sidewalk/driveway permit approval.

• Completed Sidewalk application
• Drawings or survey

Once you have submitted your iPermits application, you will receive an invitation to upload your plans to ProjectDox:

1. Log in to your ProjectDox account. If this is your first time using ProjectDox, a temporary password will be included in your invite.
2. Accept your task to upload drawings and documents.
3. Upload your drawings and the completed application to the appropriate folders.
4. Complete your task to submit your plans to the City for review.

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.

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:
   • City of Houston Online Permits
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.

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.

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.