Shared driveways must intersect with a public street that has a roadway width of 18 feet or more as measured at the narrowest point of the roadway adjacent to the tract (see Chapter 42, section 145).

Online guide to pay sign operating permit renewals

Last updated:  July 25, 2023

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

Online guide to pay sign surveys

Last updated:  June 23, 2023

How-To Guide On Applying For Certificate of Occupancy

Revised 06-04-2021

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016

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: 1/4/2017

Step by step guide on how to schedule an appointment online and to check-in for your appointment.

Last updated: 6/27/2014

How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.

2015 IECC Amendments Residential provisions

Last updated: 10/3/2016