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Temporary Building Guideline (CE1093)

Permit guide for temporary buildings (< 180 days)

Updated February 2024

Combustible Waste Storage Permit Application

Dumpster permit application

 

Last updated: February 2026

List of Registered Independent Third Party Energy Technicians (CE-1406)

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Commercial Prerequisite Checklist (CE1105)

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

Deferred Submittal Request Form (CE1086)

Request for deferred plan submittal.

Last updated: June 02, 2025.

Combustible Waste Storage Permit Application - Spanish

Dumpster permit application in Spanish.

 

Last updated: February 2026

Registration Form for Elevator Contractor (CE1351)

Form for registering licensed elevator contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated: Jan. 10, 2024

Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024

Non-Licensed User Account Registration Form

CE-1356 Registration Form for Non-Licensed User Accounts

Commercial Minor Repair Spec List (CE1112)

This form is to be completed by the applicant to obtain a minor repair permit for work that does not require a plan review provided the materials match or are equivalent to the materials being repaired or replaced.

Updated: 05/17/2022