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How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.
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
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
This is a building permit application for Plumbing and Irrigation Systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas.
Last updated: January 2026
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
This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.
Last updated: 04-03-2025
This is a permit application for Boilers within the city limits of Houston, Texas.
Last updated: July 29, 2024
This is a building permit application for plumbing and Irrigation systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas that is required to be completed when a homeowner will obain the permit and perform the work.
Last updated: January 2026
Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.
Last updated: March 2024