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Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.
Last updated: March 2024
Building permit application for residential and commercial projects
Last updated: 05/27/2021
Guide explains the process for canceling abandoned projects numbers and permits.
Last updated: February 2024
Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.
Last updated: January 2026
Revised: February 2025
Last Updated: February 2025
Deed restriction compliance declaration in support of a building permit application. To be signed by a corporate or business entity owner.
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