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Procedures for Contractor Name and Address Change (CE1211)

Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Electrical License Registration & Renewal Application (CE1189)

Form required to register or renew electrical licenses. 

Last updated: January 2024

Building Permit Application (CE1263)

Building permit application for residential and commercial projects

Last updated: 05/27/2021

List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

Procedures to Cancel Project Numbers and Permits (CE1089)

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

Last updated: February 2024

Annual Special Inspectors Certification Renewal - (CE1271)

Application required to renew City of Houston Special Inspector certification.

 

Last updated: June 02, 2025.

Declaration Supporting Building Permit Application - Business Entity (CE-1381)

Deed restriction compliance declaration in support of a building permit application. To be signed by a corporate or business entity owner.

Occupancy Application (CE1045A)

Complete this form when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings or lease spaces except for Live Work units and Residential Facilities. For these types of properties, please use form CE-1045B which includes a Deed Restriction Declaration.

Updated: December 2025

Multi-Family Habitability Registration
Reinspection Fee Payment Form (CE1054)

For Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC reinspections.