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 is a guide to assist in the plan review, permit, and inspection process for the installation of a solar panel system. The required components to be included in drawings to obtain permits, and the items that the city inspectors will be verifying in the field during the inspection process are included.

Last updated: 03/25/2024

List of Standard Details – Storm Sewer Details  

Last Updated: 5-23-2024

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

• 02317-03  Sanitary or Storm Sewer Bedding and Backfill for Dry Stable Trench
• 02317-05  Precast Concrete Box Storm Sewer Bedding and Backfill for Dry Stable Trench
• 02317-06  Precast Concrete Box Storm Sewer Bedding and Backfill for Wet Stable Trench
• 02317-07  Precast Concrete Box Storm Sewer Bedding and Backfill with Seal Slab

Stationary Engineer License Requirements.

Last updated: February 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

The following detail and specifications, issued in conjunction with the Department of Neighborhoods and Health Department, identifies requirements for the demolition of swimming pools and spas; including, but not limited to, pools determined to be in violation of the City of Houston Minimum Standards or Dangerous Building Ordinance.

Last updated: January 2026