Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Updated: October 4, 2024

Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 28 of the Houston Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of boarding homes.

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

Last updated 04/15/2020

Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: January 2026

Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Houston Code of Ordinances adding a new article for the regulation of lodging facilities.

List of boarding homes and lodging facility applications and permits issued.

Last updated: February 13, 2026.

Sworn statement relating to criminal offenses for the owner or operator of a boarding home facility.

Pre-application questionnaire to determine residential facility type and permitting needs

Storm plan review checklist for residential projects with tract size of less than 15,000 square feet

Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022