Wastewater Capacity Reservation Name Transfer

HPWUA1007
Permit Description

If impact fees were paid but development never occurred, the capacity may be transferred from one property owner to the new owner of the same site through a Name Transfer Application. 

After Approval

Upon completion of the transfer, a new Wastewater Capacity Application will be needed to be submitted

Fee: $13.42
Admin fee: $5.00
Plan Review: Not Required
Inspection: Not Required
Renewal: Not Required
Valid Period: Once transferred valid until wastewater capacity is used.
Processing Time: 12 business days
Houston Public Works

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

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What You Need

All name transfer applications must be notarized and signed by both the previous and current property owners and accompanied with:

  • Proof of ownership: a recorded deed, title report, title option or title insurance policy for the property.
  • Copy of the Wastewater Capacity Reservation (WCR) Letter
  • Impact Fee or Capital Recovery Charge Receipts
  • Site plan of the land under consideration
  • Processing fee in the form of a check or money order (Make payable to the City of Houston).
Apply Online
  1. Email the completed application and supporting documents to: [email protected]
  2. Questions: reach out to an Assistant Project Manager or Supervisor via email or phone: