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House Moving brochure (CE1290)

Permitting and inspection information for house moving.

Last updated: 12-11-2023

Multi-Family Habitability Article IV
2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: 11/22/2019

Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

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: 2/13/2019

Appointment Scheduler and Check-in Guide for Plan Review

Step by step guide on how to schedule an appointment online and to check-in for your appointment.

Last updated: 6/27/2014

List of Registered Special Inspectors

List of approved special inspectors. 

Last updated: 04/10/2024

Occupancy Inspections for Existing Buildings (CE1278)

This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.

Last updated: 2/12/2019

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised 06-04-2021