A Paving permit is granted for constructing/paving of public streets including new curb and gutters inside the City limits. In addition, this permit also covers the repair, improvement, and/or maintenance of an alley.
After the permit is issued, all submitted documentation will be delivered to the Construction/Inspection group. The customer is required to call the inspector listed on their permit 48 hours before construction starts.
Requires approved drawing plans from OCE Plan Review prior to applying for permit. The approved drawing plans are only valid for one year.
1002 Washington Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002
Street Cut Excavation Permit: 832.394.9130
Storm and Paving Permit: 832.394.9130
Encroachment: 832.394.9130
Pipeline Permit: 832.394.9130
Monitoring Well Program: 832.394.9130
One set of Plan and Profile (not over one year old); one original paving ROW application; and original bond with POA notarized
To request an application or submit completed documents, email [email protected]
The approved plans are only valid for one year. Any extensions must be requested through the OCE Plan Review process. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 832-394-9690.
Submit one set of full-sized, signed and sealed drawings from a licensed engineer to OCE via ProjectDox for plan review and approval. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 832-394-9690.
Full-Sized Plans (24x36) Approved by the City Engineer's Office
After the permit is issued, all related paperwork will be sent to the Construction Services Section. The customer must contact the assigned inspector listed on the permit to schedule an inspection, which must be arranged 48 hours in advance.