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

This form is to be used for occupied residences only. Form must be received at least one day before the requested inspection date.

Revised 03/08/2024

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

CE-1314: Second Grade Stationary Engineer Application

Last updated: 06/28/2024

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 is a permit application for Boilers within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

For Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC reinspections.