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iPermits How to Purchase a Trade Permit

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

Electrical Wiring Permit Application (CE1057)

This is a building permit application for Electrical Systems and Wiring within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

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

List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

Declaration Supporting Building Permit Application - Individual (CE-1380)

Deed restriction compliance declaration in support of a building permit application. To be signed by an individual owner.

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (CE1045s)

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025

2020 NEC Administrative Code Provisions

The Administrative Code Provisions to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and become effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 25

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 25 – Safety Inspections for Vehicles on Indoor Display

Updated December 26, 2023

Permit Cancellation Request Form (CE1206)

Form required when requesting the cancellation of an existing permit with or without a refund: Electrical, HVAC, Occupancy, Plumbing, Sign, and Building

Updated: February 2024

Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1020)

This is a building permit application for Plumbing and Irrigation Systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas. 

Last updated: January 2026