eServices is our self-service portal designed to make it easier to achieve your goals while complying with the City's regulations. Learn more about the services available online. We hope to add more self-service options soon.
iPermits portal
Apply for permits, licenses, or registrations.
Inspection Notification System
Receive text messages for estimated arrival time and inspection results
Electronic Plan Review
The City of Houston is paper free! Applying and submitting plans online is now required for:
- Residential building construction projects
- Sign projects
- Electronic locks projects
- Residential solar panel projects
- Commercial building construction projects
- Office of the City Engineer projects
We offer in-depth user guides, live chat, and a support team ready to help you with any issues.
User guides for residential projects
User guides for commercial projects
User guide for Office of the City Engineer projects
iPermits Portal
The iPermits customer and contractor portal is used to:
- Submit permit applications,
- Pay for fees
- Track and view plan review comments
- Schedule and view inspection comments
- Print the building permit.
There are two types of user accounts available: Licensed and Non-licensed.
Tradesmen, engineers and engineering firms must create a licensed account. In addition, individuals and organizations with an advanced pay account (APA) must create a licensed account type. All other users will create a non-licensed account.
Check the status of your plan review or building inspection
Search for permits sold over a rolling 3-year period or search by council district
Support
To report an IT issue, please complete the webform or email [email protected]. Our live chat agents are able to assist with iPermits accounts and online application questions.
Chat with an agent or leave a message.
For other assistance, please contact the appropriate group:
Building Code Enforcement
Commercial Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8810
Residential Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8820
Solar Panel Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8820
Electronic Locks Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8880
General Permit Information
[email protected]
832.394.8899
Addressing
[email protected]
832.394.8899
iPermits
[email protected]
832.394.9494
Sign Administration
[email protected]
832.394.8890
One Stop Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8820
Office of the City Engineer
iPermits and Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.9149