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Fire Marshals Office_Houston Fire Department_Presentation_11.19.2024

This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.

Updated: 11.19.2024

Residential Permitting 101

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

Conveyance Zone Frequently Asked Questions

List of frequently asked questions about conveyance zones.

Sign Administration Frequently Asked Questions (CE-1422)

Sign Administration Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: November 2025.

Mobility Permitting Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about mobility permitting (lane closure permitting). Updated 01/01/2019

Public Hearing - Replat With Notification

Last Updated: June 2015 

Permit Submittal Overview_Presentation_11.19.2024

This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.

Updated: 11.19.2024

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

Variance & Special Exception Requests for Subdivision

Last Updated: March 2013

Hotel Human Trafficking Prevention Training Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions to hotel human trafficking prevention training and certification requirements

Last updated: 5-14-2020