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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: June 2015
This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.
Last updated: 04-03-2025
Storm damage repair guidelines for single-family homes and duplexes.
Last updated: 5/22/2024
This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.
Updated: 11.19.2024
This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.
Last updated: 10/22/2024
Building permit requirements and information about carports
This guide provides the requirements for the placement and reconnection of manufactured homes.
Last updated: 04-03-2025
This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.
Updated: 11.19.2024