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How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.
Last Updated: May 2025.
Last Updated: August 2024
This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.
Updated: 11.19.2024
Last Updated: August 2024
Step by step guide for applying for a wastewater capacity letter online.
Last updated: January 18, 2022
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
This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.
Updated: 11.19.2024
Electronic plan review user guide for electronic lock projects
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