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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
Building Permit Application (CE1263)

Building permit application for residential and commercial projects

Last updated: 05/27/2021

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

List of Boarding Homes and Lodging Facility Applications and Permits

List of boarding homes and lodging facility applications and permits issued.

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

Fire Alarm Permit Application (CE1046)

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

Fire Access Gate Checklist

Last Update: 5/21/2024

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