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Project cost estimate worksheets for if an owner is doing work with or without a contractor.
Ordinance No. 2023-151 amends the City's donation box ordinance to include donation stations.
Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023
This technical memo is provided to describe the importance of mechanical ventilation in new homes and the relevant Houston Construction Code requirements to consider for mechanical ventilation construction.
Uploaded 2-13-2024
Signed and adopted changes to the City's floodplain ordinance, Chapter 19.
Significant changes & highlights of the 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Definition terms related to existing building alterations that are used for administrative processes associated with plan review and permitting.
Guideline for submitting requests for alternate methods, code interpretations and modifications.
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Ordinance No. 2023-64 amends the buffering standards in Chapter 42.
Last updated: Mar. 15, 2023
This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for the fire resistance rating of roof assemblies.
Uploaded 2-13-2024
Tip sheet for obtaining a floodplain permit for a residential remodel project in the floodplain.