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Carport Requirements Brochure

Building permit requirements and information about carports

19-04-M One Hour Exterior Wall Membrane Penetration

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Convert Residence to Commercial Business (CE1106)

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

Roof Repair and Cool Roof Guidelines (CE1209)

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

Easement Reverter Application

Application to revert an easement to the property owner.

Last updated: May 25, 2022

Form 584 General Utility Easement (fillable)

A fillable version of Form 584 for General Utility Easement.

Updated: June 2025.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Guideline (CE1256)

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

Last updated: 10/22/2019

24-04-R Residential Framing Cross-Section Template (Braced Rafters)

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

Updated 05/16/2024

24-05-R Residential Framing Cross Section Template

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

Revised 05-16-2024

Residential Prerequisite Checklist (CE1301)

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