Effective May 4, 2026, the Houston Fire Marshal’s Office will serve as the primary point of contact for the submission and verification of all Emergency Responder Communication Coverage (ERCC) compliance documentation, as well as related inquiries.…
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Effective Monday, April 6, 2026, in order to streamline the inspection process, Plumbing Inspections will now process sewer disconnects.
Licensed plumbers and property owners should email the revised …
The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Spring Holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 6, 2026. Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend!
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The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Spring Holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 6, 2026. Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend!
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Building Code Enforcement (BCE) group has issued Code Word 2021-A01, which became effective February 23, 2026, to guide the review and permitting of drone delivery sites and stations.
This includes:
Landing and takeoff pads
Related structures and equipment…
Houston Public Works Building Code Enforcement (BCE), in coordination with the Houston Fire Marshal’s Office, has published a new form, Deferred Submittal of Standpipe Systems (CE-1450), for construction projects that use a deferred submittal process for standpipe…
Houston Public Works has completed the 2023–2026 Review Cycle, and the 2026 edition of the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) has been published. It is effective March 2, 2026, and the City of Houston will give a 90-day design grace period for implementation…
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…