This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

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: February 19, 2026

List of approved special inspectors. 

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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

List of sign contractors currently licensed with the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 30, 2025

This guide provides the requirements for repairing dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025.

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

Last updated: 1/1/2019

Sign Administration Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: November 2025.