Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024

Building permit application for residential and commercial projects

Last updated: 05/27/2021

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

Last updated: February 2024

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

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for a fire alarm within the city limits of Houston, Texas. Carefully complete all necessary information.

Last updated: January 2026

Complete this form for permit and inspection of Type 1 Hood fire suppression systems (FSS), or when submitting plans for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or underground fire lines, or when requesting a Go to Work permit.

Last updated: January 2026

This acknowledgement must be completed by the licensee and submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office prior to scheduling a final inspection.

Last updated: 01/01/2023

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

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