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Update: All city facilities will be closed today due to Tropical Storm Beta. Please use our online services where available. Weather conditions may change rapidly. Avoid unnecessary travel. Monitor road conditions at HoustonTranstar.org. Turn around, don't drown.    Last updated: Sep. 22, 2020…

NOTICE General Appeals Board Videoconference Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2020 5:00 P.M. Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams, a web-conferencing platform. The General Appeals Board will be…

On August 5, Houston City Council adopted amendments to development ordinances – Walkable Places and Transit Oriented Development – that aim to change the urban streetscape in designated areas and move Houston a step closer to embracing walkability and development that relies less on cars. The…

Process Change Effective immediately: Customers will no longer need to pick up certificates of occupancy (COs), temporary certificates of occupancy (TCOs), and certificates of compliance (CCs) in-person. They will now be emailed and have a QR code scanned and confirmed by inspector to validate…

The Office of the City Engineer’s Standards Review Committee was established to review, revise, and update design and construction standards for all of Houston Public Work’s service lines. The year 2020-2021 annual review cycle involves review of water distribution, sewage collection, geotechnical…