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Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)
The request form to close an advance pay account (APA) may only be submitted by an authorized user.
Last updated: May 2025
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
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
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