Complete this form when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings or lease spaces except for Live Work units and Residential Facilities. For these types of properties, please use form CE-1045B which includes a Deed Restriction Declaration.

Updated: December 2025

Last updated: June 02, 2025.

2021 edition of the Standard Specifications

Application form for a storm water quality (SWQ) permit.

Last updated: July 2024

This worksheet should only be completed to obtain permits for residential re-roof or roof repairs. Please note that this includes deck and covering but NOT rafters and/or joists.

Last updated: 10/09/2019

Concrete Pavement Details 

Updated 11-26-2023

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised: March 2024

The Energy Compliance Information Certificate sticker has been updated to conform to the newly adopted 2015 IECC. The sticker can be used to comply with Section 401.3 of the Houston Energy Code or, if preferred, a builder can use their own compliance sticker. After it is completed and printed, the certificate must be attached inside the electrical panel. This sticker can be printed on Avery® Labels 6876.

Last updated: February 20, 2025