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Residential Permit Fee Schedule

Exhibit J includes the revised fee structure for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and their detached accessory structures. The fees went into effect on January 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022

2021 IECC Commercial Proposed Houston Amendments

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial Provisions

Last updated: August 28, 2023

2021 IEBC Proposed Houston Amendments

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Existing Building Code

Updated August 17, 2023

Developer Performance Bond - Non DPC

Developer performance bond as required by City of Houston Code Sec. 47-163. This is for non-Developer Participation Contract (DPC) projects.
Last update: 07/24/2020.
This document is maintained by Taps & Meters.

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016

2021 UMC Proposed Houston Amendments

Running document of the proposed local amendments to the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

Updated August 17, 2023

CE-1420 Portable Generator Safety Information

Updated: November 2025

LSB Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

Last updated: 04/26/2022

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 09

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 09 – Marking of Fire Hydrants

Updated December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 10 - LP Gas and Open Flame Use

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 10 - LP Gas and Open Flame Use.

Last updated: 04/26/2022