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The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday!
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The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions.
Customers are encouraged to use the Houston Permitting Center’s online eservices where available to conduct business during this time.
We appreciate…
Permit Activity Reports are now available on the Houston Permitting Center website.
They provide information on new construction, remodeling, and change-of-use permits by ZIP code to help residents stay informed about development activity in their neighborhoods…
Our office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King and his commitment to service, equality, and justice.
We will resume normal business hours on …
The Office of the City Engineer (OCE) has updated the private utility signature requirements for projects located within the city limits.
The following requirements are currently in effect as of November 3, 2025:…
In accordance with City of Houston policy, most permit, license, and registration fees will increase by 1.3910% effective January 1, 2026. This increase is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Select Updated Fees:
Administrative fee: $33.56
Minimum fee…
Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will resume normal business operations on Friday, January 2, 2026.
We wish you a safe and happy New Year!
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Our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
We will resume normal business operations on Friday, December 26, 2025.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
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Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
In observance of Veterans Day 2025, our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their service and dedication.
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The Houston Permitting Center has launched a new Training Page that makes it easy to find information about upcoming and past trainings in one place.
On this page, you can:
View upcoming training sessions
Access materials from past…
As of September 1, 2025, the Building Code Enforcement Plan Review team has simplified the resubmittal process.
For responding to comments in general, the applicant is no longer required to provide a written narrative in the applicant response folder as…
Join the Green Building Resource Center for a Solar & Energy Storage Systems Training!
Learn key requirements for residential and commercial building code compliance for solar and energy storage systems under the City of Houston Construction Codes and…
Join the Houston Permitting Center for a 2021 International Building Code and Existing Building Code (IBC & IEBC) Workshop!
Learn how Houston’s building codes and ordinances are applied in practice, including enforcement requirements and processes.
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Starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Houston Permitting Center will launch a new phone system pilot to make it easier and more convenient for customers to connect with the right team.
Here’s what you can expect:
Faster Connections:…
Senate Bills 1202 and 1252 took effect on September 1, 2025. The Houston Permitting Center has updated its processes, created a checklist and guides to reflect the recent state law changes.
Senate Bill 1202 |Third-Party Review & Inspections of Home…
The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2025.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend and thank our team and community…
The Office of the City Engineer’s Standards Review Committee is inviting the public to participate in an open comment period for the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) Review Cycle, which will focus on:
Utility locations (Chapter 6)…
Senate Bills 1202 and 1252 (89-R) were enacted by the Texas Legislature and will take effect on September 1, 2025. The Houston Permitting Center is actively updating its internal processes to comply with these new requirements.
Senate Bill 1202: Allows…
On April 16, 2025, the Houston City Council adopted a new ordinance creating regulations for short-term rental (STR) properties operating within the Houston city limits. The ordinance takes effect January 1, 2026.
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A…