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

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair on single-family residential property.

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair to a commercial or multifamily residential property.

Permit application to haul earth materials through the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for a Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, and Culvert Parking lot within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: 10/13/2020

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

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

Application to request an iPermits portal account for a licensed contractor and advance pay accounts (APA or SR).

Last updated: 03-18-2024

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024