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Residential Facilities Permitting Process Overview

Overview of the permitting process for boarding homes, lodging facilities, alternate housing facilities, and correctional facilities.

 

Last updated: January 7, 2022

18-07 Interior Wood Partition
08C02 Commercial Wood Guardrail

08C02 Commercial Wood Guardrail Instructions

04 Technical Memo, EV-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for Commercial and Residential provisions with regards to the requirement for EV readiness.  These changes provide options for builders and owners to provide EV-ready construction. 

 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

05 Technical Memo, Solar-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to solar readiness in the Houston Amendments to the 2021 Residential Code (IRC) and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

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

Employee's Affidavit for Boarding Home (CE1327)

Sworn statement regarding criminal offenses for an employee of a boarding home facility.

Residential Facilities Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about boarding homes, lodging facilities, alternate housing facilities, and correctional facilities.

Last updated: 3/29/2018

ISPSC Significant Changes PowerPoint

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