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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
Form for registering licensed elevator contractors with the City of Houston
Last updated: Jan. 10, 2024
Last Updated: August 20, 2025.
Form PW-9873C for consent to encroachment over a City easement.
Last updated: June 2020
A tool to assist in determining the amount of impervious area as a percentage on lots 15,000 square feet or less.
Last updated: 5.3.2021