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

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 (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI A (8.5 x 11 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

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

Este formulario debe ser completado por el solicitante para obtener permisos para trabajos que no requieren una revisión del plano siempre y cuando los materiales sean iguales o equivalentes a los materiales que van a ser reparados o reemplazados.

Residential Repair Spec List in Spanish.

Last updated: January 2024

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI D (34 x 22 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024