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Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.
Updated: October 4, 2024
Open records request form for Houston Permitting Center service lines only (form HPC-0001). For other city departments, please visit https://www.houstontx.gov/pia.html.
Last updated: 03/01/2022
Request for deferred plan submittal.
Last updated: June 02, 2025.
A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.
Last updated: 5/22/2023
Last updated: 06/01/2022
How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.
Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review.
Last updated: January 2026
Application to request an iPermits portal account for a licensed contractor and advance pay accounts (APA or SR).
Last updated: 03-18-2024
Last Updated: August 2024
Last Updated: August 20, 2025.