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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

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

List of Registered Fabricators

The fabricators on this list have been certified by a third-party agency and approved by the City of Houston to produce or fabricate primary structural components for buildings.

Last updated: 04/10/2024

Overview of the General Commercial Permit Process (CE1279)

This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

List of Licensed Sign Contractors

List of currently licensed sign contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated:  April 18, 2024

List of City Approved Contractors to Install Small Water Meters

Last update: 04/01/2024.

List of Registered Independent Third Party Energy Technicians

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Updated April 19, 2024