Heliport/Helistop permit
Instrument Reference Number
HPWCODE1111
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
6 years from date of issuance, unless sooner, revoked or terminated.
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Required
Fee
$900.62 (construction permit) + license fee
Admin fee
$32.16
Inspection fee
$1,285.02
Renewal fee
$1,606.28 (helistop) or $1,927.54 (heliport)
Processing Time
30 minutes
About
To ensure safe clearances from obstructions and power lines to landing helicopters and provide safe distances from housing and structures from aircraft.
After Approval
An Inspector visits the site to compare submitted drawings to the helipad site and verify ordinance compliance.
Conditions and Exceptions
Fees
- Heliport License Fee (for 6 Years) $1,877.54
- Helistop License Fee (for 6 years) $1,564.62
- Heliport / Helistop Annual Inspection $1,251.69
- Temporary Heliport License (for 10 days) $ 125.17
- Temporary Helistop License (for 90 days) $ 250.34
Apply What you need
- A completed application (form CE-1320) and declaration
- For all apartments, a site map of all the buildings
Apply Online Steps
- Submit a completed application via email to: [email protected]
- Once the application is received and processed, an email with a link and instructions on how to pay online via iPermits system is sent to the applicant.
- Once payment is confirmed, an email with an inspection date, RQ code, and guidelines is sent to the applicant.
Application Link
Plan Review What you need
- A site plan
- A plot plan
- FAA letter of airspace determination
- FAA statement of no objection to approach and departure routes
- Name of insurance carrier and proof of insurance
Plan Review Submit Online Steps
Submit the application and plans in PDF format via email to: [email protected].
Inspection What you need
An Inspector visits the site to compare submitted drawings to the helipad site and verify ordinance compliance.
Inspection Schedule by Phone Steps
To schedule an inspection, call 832-394-8880.
Inspection Conditions & Exceptions
Payment must be made the day application is processed; if payment is not made inspection will be cancelled.
Renew What you need
- A renewal invoice is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date
- Method of payment
Renew by Mail Steps
Return the invoice stub along with a form of payment to:
City of Houston Occupancy Inspections Section
PO Box 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688