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Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 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.

Electronic Locks EPR User Guide

Electronic plan review user guide for electronic lock projects

Approved Fabricator Guidelines (CE1285)

The guide explains the requirements and procedures of the City of Houston-approved fabricator program. 

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Post Install Solar Inspection Letter (CE-1387b)

This is an example inspection letter for a Solar APP+ project. For an example of a typical solar panel system, refer to form CE-1387a.

Last updated: Nov. 17, 2022 

Post Install Solar Inspection Letter (CE-1387a)

This is an example of an inspection letter for a typical solar panel system. For a Solar APP+ project, refer to form CE-1387b.

Last updated: Nov. 17, 2022

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

Sign Administration Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (CE1045s)

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

Last updated: January 2025

Registration Process for State Air Conditioning Licenses (CE1308)

Registration & Renewal Process for State Air Conditioning Licenses.

Last updated: 03/08/2024