Pipeline Permit (Oil & Gas)
In 2001, the City of Houston passed Ordinance No. 01-1078 so that no person or company may own, maintain, operate, acquire, construct, or extend a pipeline for the transportation or distribution of natural gas or liquids in a City street without a permit.
Pipeline companies are required to submit mapping information and obtain a permit ordinance. Once all documents and fees are received, Houston Public Works initiates the permitting process through to City Council for approval.
Notify the City Engineer's Construction Services inspectors 48 hours prior to commencing work.
Fee schedule
The fees listed below are current as of January 1, 2023, and are subject to change on January 1 of each year.
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit fee (per person at the time of a permit application) | $2,506.45 |
| Permit renewal fee (per person each year during the term of the permit) | $1,253.23 |
| Pipeline fee (per pipeline at the time of a permit application) | $1,253.23 |
| Application fee (to construct a new pipeline) | $2,506.45 |
| Adding a newly-acquired pipeline to the permit | $626.61 |
- New Pipeline Application Form or Existing Pipeline Application Form
- Application Fee
- Questionnaire
- Certificate of Insurance
- City Approved Drawing # (new application only)
- GIS Mapping Data
- Submit completed application and supporting documents in person to Pipeline Permit Section located at 1002 Washington Ave. 2nd Floor.
- Complete payment of application fee at the cashier station located on the 1st floor (cash, check, debit/credit card).
Mail the completed application, supporting documents and payment (certified or cashier's check only) to:
City of Houston Pipeline Permits Section
1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Fee schedule
The fees listed below are current as of January 1, 2022, and are subject to change on January 1 of each year.
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit fee (per person at the time of a permit application) | $2,441.45 |
| Permit renewal fee (per person each year during term of permit) | $1,220.72 |
| Pipeline fee (per pipeline at the time of a permit application) | $1,220.72 |
| Application fee (to construct a new pipeline) | $2,441.45 |
| Adding a newly-acquired pipeline to the permit | $610.36 |
Submit Plan & Profile
Submit plans in person to Pipeline Permits Section, located at 1002 Washington Ave. 2nd Floor.
Plans must reflect document control number issued by Pipeline Permits Section and confirmed at time of submittal.
Renewals are due January 1 of each year. Invoices are sent via email 60-90 days prior to expiration. Annual payment amount and invoice.
Bring the invoice and a form or payment to Pipeline Permits Section located at 1002 Washington Ave. 2nd Floor. Payment is accepted at the cashier station located on the first floor (cash, check, debit/credit card).
Mail the invoice and payment (check only) to:
Pipeline Permits Section
1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002