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iPermits Acknowledgement Form (CE1240)

Application to request an iPermits portal account for a licensed contractor and advance pay accounts (APA or SR).

Last updated: 03-18-2024

Residential Permitting 101

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

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

Waiver Request for Temporary Placement of Manufactured Home Due to Harvey Damage (CE1321)

Request form for the temporary placement of a manufactured home or recreational vehicle on a residential property due to damage from Hurricane Harvey.

Last updated: 2/14/2018