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

General prerequisite requirements for plan review. This form must be completed by the sign contractor.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

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

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

Residential plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE-002)

Last updated: 8/23/2021

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024