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On-Premise Sign Permit Application (CE-1423)

Application completed & submitted by licensed sign contractor to secure permit(s) to install sign(s).

Last Updated: December 2025.

List of Licensed Sign Contractors

List of sign contractors currently licensed with the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 30, 2025

iPermits Reference Guide for Sign Administration

Quick reference guide for the iPermits online portal for Sign Administration users.

Standard details for elevated residential foundations

Standard details for joint City/County low cost and innovative residential foundation systems for elevated homes. The submitted plans must identify which one of the systems in the standard designs will be utilized for their project.

 

Last updated: August 2020

Single Family Residence Checklist - 2021 IRC (CE1132)

The following are some of the basic or frequently overlooked code requirements that must be detailed on plans for Single Family Dwellings and may be useful as a checklist for the designer.

Last updated: 01/09/2024

Houston Sign Code

City of Houston Sign Code, effective July 29, 2020

Residential Prerequisite Checklist (CE1301)

New single-family residential plans must be submitted with this checklist in order for plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Last updated: August 2, 2024
 

TC Jester Scenic Right-of-Way

Map of TC Jester Scenic Right-of-Way

Last updated: Dec. 8, 2022

Residential Plan Review User GUide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024

Downtown Scenic District

Map of Downtown Scenic District

Last updated: Dec. 8, 2022