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Residential Permitting 101

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

22-03-R, 1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall)

1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall) 

Updated 01/17/2023

Master Plumber and Landscape Irrigator Registration (CE 1390)

Form for registering a master plumber license or a landscape irrigator license with the City of Houston

Last updated: February 02, 2026

16-06-R Appendix L Illustration

Appendix L Illustration

Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised: March 2024

2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

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

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: June 09, 2025

Sign Contractor License Application Packet (CE_1426)

Application packet to become a licensed sign contractor

Updated: November 2025