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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
Storm Water Quality Original Owner's Affidavit (OCE-1016)

Storm Water Quality Original Owner's Affidavit

Last Updated: August 2024

Procedures to Cancel Project Numbers and Permits (CE1089)

Guide explains the process for canceling abandoned projects numbers and permits. 

Last updated: February 2024

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

Stormwater Quality Annual Engineers' Certification (OCE-1020)

Last Updated: January 2025

Renew Annual Storm Water Quality Permit