Guide on how to import standard details into the project title block.

Last updated: December 11, 2023

The following detail and specifications, issued in conjunction with the Department of Neighborhoods and Health Department, identifies requirements for the demolition of swimming pools and spas; including, but not limited to, pools determined to be in violation of the City of Houston Minimum Standards or Dangerous Building Ordinance.

Last updated: Jan. 2024

Procedures for obtaining a water main offset permit. 

Last updated: 1/1/2019

A Garbage Collection Plan is required for a development or subdivision that contains lots that take access from private streets, permanent access easements, or shared driveways located inside the City of Houston Corporate Limits, that proposes 25 residential units or less.

Overview of Building Code Design Criteria

Last updated: 03-07-2024

The Commercial Plan Review process will enable your building and improvement plans to be reviewed for Houston Construction Code compliance prior to issuance of a building permit. 

Last updated: 01/01/2023

Guide explains the process for canceling abandoned projects numbers and permits. 

Last updated: February 2024

In an attempt to reduce the number of plan submittals, the following items are required in the construction documents for all Residential Site Improvement projects.

Last updated: 10/15/2019

Permitting, plan review and inspection guidelines for electric vehicle charging station.

Last updated: 10/22/2019