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The Residential One-Stop Guideline lists the various requirements for plan submittal and review of residential construction projects.
Last updated: September 8, 2025
Guidelines for applying for a residential repairs permit. Residential repairs permits are required for repairs that involve only replacement of existing structural members and other building elements.
Last updated: 12/28/2022
The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.
Last Updated: April 2025
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
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
Residential plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE-002)
Last updated: 8/23/2021
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