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

By state law, sprinkler plans must be designed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. Typically, the sprinkler contractor is selected by the general contractor after the construction documents have been submitted for a permit or the building permit has been issued. As a result, sprinkler drawings are designed and submitted after the building plans are reviewed and construction has commenced.

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

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