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iPermits How to Purchase a Trade Permit

How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.

Electrical Wiring Permit Application (CE1057)

This is a building permit application for Electrical Systems and Wiring within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1020)

This is a building permit application for Plumbing and Irrigation Systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas. 

Last updated: January 2026

Dangerous Building Demolition (CE_1280)

This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

Boiler Permit Application (CE1016)

This is a permit application for Boilers within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

Homeowner's Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1284)

This is a building permit application for plumbing and Irrigation systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas that is required to be completed when a homeowner will obain the permit and perform the work. 

Last updated: January 2026

Mechanical HVAC Permit Application (CE1017)

This is a permit application for Mechanical / HVAC within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

Live-Work Program (CE1277)

This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.

Last updated: 10/22/2024

Roof Repair and Cool Roof Guidelines (CE1209)

The 2015 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments, effective December 9th, 2016, contains mandatory cool roofing provisions for new commercial buildings and alterations to existing commercial buildings.

Updated: 10/16/2019

Dangerous Building Repair (CE_1336)

This guide provides the requirements for repairing dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025