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Flood Damage Repair Checklist for Single-family Residential Properties

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair on single-family residential property.

Flood Damage Repair Checklist for Commercial and Multifamily Residential Properties

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair to a commercial or multifamily residential property.

Dangerous Building Demolition (CE_1280)

This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

Live-Work Program (CE1277)

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

Owner Self-certification Worksheet

Project cost estimate worksheets for if an owner is doing work with or without a contractor.

Dangerous Building Repair (CE_1336)

This guide provides the requirements for repairing dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

Ordinance No. 2018-258

Signed and adopted changes to the City's floodplain ordinance, Chapter 19.

Registration Form for Elevator Contractor (CE1351)

Form for registering licensed elevator contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated: Jan. 10, 2024

Residential Interior Remodel Tip Sheet

Tip sheet for obtaining a floodplain permit for a residential remodel project in the floodplain.

Commercial Elevator Permit Application (CE1331)

For installation, relocation or alteration of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Chairlifts, Escalators, Manlifts, Wheelchairlifts, Personnel Hoists.

Last updated: March 2025