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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Guideline (CE1256)

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

Last updated: 10/22/2019

08R05 Post Foundation for Carports/Patios
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
 

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

Residential Standby Generator Permit and Inspection Guide (CE1060)

This handout was created to aid customers with understanding the permit and inspection process to install a residential standby generator. Included are the required permits, items that must be available to city field inspectors at the construction site, and the items that the city inspectors will be verifying in the field during the inspection process.

Last updated: September 19, 2024

25-15-R Single Family Residence Solar Ready Example

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

Last Updated: July 2025

02091-01 (2020 Detail)

2020 Detail for 02091-01 Non-Metallic Manhole Frame and Cover

Development Site Plan Review

This document includes the following:

  • Requirements
  • Off Street Parking
  • Landscape Analysis Form
  • Non-single Family Residential