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Update: Planning and Development- Multi-Family Site Plan Review
The Planning & Development Department Multi-Family site plan review process has moved to electronic submission review. A 30-day window to make this transition began Sept. 15. Applicants will have the following options for submittal: Option 1 -- Submit a Multi-…
UPDATE: 2023 National Electrical Code is NOW Effective
The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) was adopted by the State of Texas and became effective September 1, 2023. The City of Houston has started reviewing electrical plans in compliance with the 2023 NEC. All permit applications submitted on or after the state-…
Holiday Closure: Labor Day
The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5 for normal business hours.  
Update: Floodplain Management Repetitive Loss Area Analysis letter.
Houston Public Works (HPW) is conducting a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis to identify potential solutions to flooding hazards within each repetitive loss area.   It has been brought to our attention that a contact phone number for The Houston Public Works grant team is…
Update: 2021 Construction Code Addendums
The City Council Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure (TTI) Committee will hold a Special Meeting on August 24, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to review Houston’s proposed 2021 Building Codes.    To provide the community a voice to be heard and contribute to developing the city’s…
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