Use a mixture of filters or keywords to find documents and resources by department, type or topic.

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

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

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

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