This is a building permit application for Plumbing and Irrigation Systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas. 

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for Boilers within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

This is a building permit application for plumbing and Irrigation systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas that is required to be completed when a homeowner will obain the permit and perform the work. 

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for Mechanical / HVAC within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.

This is a building permit application for Electrical Systems and Wiring within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

By state law, sprinkler plans must be designed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. Typically, the sprinkler contractor is selected by the general contractor after the construction documents have been submitted for a permit or the building permit has been issued. As a result, sprinkler drawings are designed and submitted after the building plans are reviewed and construction has commenced.

Last updated: January 2026

Form for registering licensed elevator contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated: Jan. 10, 2024

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

Last updated: March 2025

APPLICATION – must be completed, signed, and returned with fee(s) in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, or cash (exact cash amount only please). Please submit three months to one year in advance of event date.