A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.

Last updated: 5/22/2023

The following are some of the basic or frequently overlooked code requirements that must be detailed on plans for Single Family Dwellings and may be useful as a checklist for the designer.

Last updated: 01/09/2024

The Commercial Plan Review process will enable your building and improvement plans to be reviewed for Houston Construction Code compliance prior to issuance of a building permit. 

Last updated: 01/01/2023

The 2015 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments, effective December 9th, 2016, contains mandatory cool roofing provisions for new commercial buildings and alterations to existing commercial buildings.

Updated: 10/16/2019

Application to revert an easement to the property owner.

Last updated: May 25, 2022

A fillable version of Form 584 for General Utility Easement.

Updated: June 2025.

Permitting, plan review and inspection guidelines for electric vehicle charging station.

Last updated: 10/22/2019

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Updated 05/16/2024

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Revised 05-16-2024

New single-family residential plans must be submitted with this checklist in order for plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Last updated: August 2, 2024