Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Updated: October 4, 2024

Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: January 2026

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

Building permit application for residential and commercial projects

Last updated: 05/27/2021

Deed restriction compliance declaration in support of a building permit application. To be signed by an individual owner.

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised: March 2024

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025