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Commercial Reroofing Only Worksheet (CE1076)

For reroof only commercial projects. 

Last updated: April 2024

Form 584 General Utility Easement (fillable)

A fillable version of Form 584 for General Utility Easement.

Updated: June 2025.

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

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

Easement Reverter Flowchart

Easement Reverter Flowchart. 
This document maintained by the Joint Referral Committee.

Request For Acknowledgment Of Easement Reverter

Request For Acknowledgment Of Easement Reverter.
This document maintained by the Joint Referral Committee.

Easement Dedication Submittal Cover Sheet (OCE_5006)

Cover sheet for easement dedication submittals to the Office of the City Engineer.

Last updated: January 2026

Form 584 General Utility Easement

This form is used for easement dedication of general utilities. 

Updated: June 2025.

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: November 5, 2025.

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