Open Records Request
Public information means information that is written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained under a law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction
The Open Records section is responsible for processing Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests for the Building Code Enforcement and the Office of the City Engineer service lines. The TPIA gives the public the right to request government documents without being asked why you want them.
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Open Records is responsible for processing requests for:
- Certificates of occupancy (1972 to 1988)
- Residential plans/drawings (1988 to present)
- Commercial plans/drawings (1972 to present)
- Construction/Inspection records
- Summary of permit history
It may take up to 10 business days to process and research a TPIA request. You will receive a letter informing you of what records, if any, were found. You may choose whether to inspect the requested information, receive copies of the information or both.
Links to other Open Records resources:
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Subpoenas
Subpoenas or requests for discovery that are issued in compliance with a statute or a rule of civil or criminal procedures are not considered to be requests for public information.
Contact
1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
832.394.8800
8 am to 4 pm