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

Houston Planning Commission. WORD document. 

APPLICATION – must be completed, signed, and returned with fee(s) in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, or cash (exact cash amount only please). Please submit three months to one year in advance of event date.

The Mayor’s Office of Special Events accepts applications between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for City-observed Holidays.