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Top 10 Things to Know About Permitting (CE1165)

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024

Procedures for Contractor Name and Address Change (CE1211)

Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

1318 Electronic Lock Permit Application
CE- 1045B Occupancy Compliance Application- Example
Address or Name Change Request Form (CE1212)

Application to request a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Building Demolition Guideline (CE1075)

Guidelines for applicants wishing to remove or demolish a building or structure from a property.

Last updated: January 2026

Occupancy Application (CE-1045B)

Complete this application and declaration when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for Live Work units and Residential Facilities only. For other types of properties, refer to form CE-1045A.

Revised: January 2025

Sign Contractor License Application Packet (CE_1426)

Application packet to become a licensed sign contractor

Updated: November 2025

Address Request Form (CE1244)

Application to request an address for a property.

Last updated: 03/18/2024

Hoja de trabajo para permisos para nivelar excavaciones y rellenado (CE1094s)

Hoja de trabajo para permisos para nivelar excavaciones y rellenado (Grading and fill worksheet in Spanish)

Last updated: 10/16/2019