Due to the severe weather that recently impacted the City of Houston, the Houston Permitting Center is providing a fast-track process for restoring electrical service for “like-for-like repairs only, no improvement”. To participate, follow these steps:
- Verify your Electrical Contractor by calling 832-394-8860. Only a registered City of Houston Electrical Contractor can repair your electrical service.
- Have your registered Electrical Contractor purchase your Temporary Cut (TCI) \Reconnect Permit using the iPermits system. Visit: the City of Houston > Online Permits (houstontx.gov)
- The registered contractor will contact the Houston Permitting Center Electrical Inspections section to request an emergency release to CenterPoint.
- Afterhours work please use the numbers located in your electrical registration packet for the City of Houston.
- Then the homeowner needs to contact the Electrical Service Provider (ex., Green Mountain, TXU, Reliant) to obtain a release of electrical service.
- Once all necessary releases have been obtained and processed, a requisition will be created to restore power, bringing back normalcy to homes. If you have any questions, please contact:
- Electrical Inspections:
- Phone: 832.394.8860
- Email: [email protected]
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