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Owner Self-certification Worksheet

Project cost estimate worksheets for if an owner is doing work with or without a contractor.

Donation Station Ordinance 2023-151

Ordinance No. 2023-151 amends the City's donation box ordinance to include donation stations.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

10 Technical Memo, Mechanical Ventilation in New Homes.pdf

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

Ordinance No. 2018-258

Signed and adopted changes to the City's floodplain ordinance, Chapter 19.

ISPSC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant changes & highlights of the 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Code Word 2012-B49 Definitions Related to Administrative Processes

Definition terms related to existing building alterations that are used for administrative processes associated with plan review and permitting. 

Alternate Method Guideline (CE1103)

Guideline for submitting requests for alternate methods, code interpretations and modifications.

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Residential Buffering Ordinance 2023-64

Ordinance No. 2023-64 amends the buffering standards in Chapter 42.

Last updated: Mar. 15, 2023

14 Technical Memo, Fire Resistance Rating of Roof Assemblies.pdf

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

Residential Interior Remodel Tip Sheet

Tip sheet for obtaining a floodplain permit for a residential remodel project in the floodplain.