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Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1020)

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

Last updated: January 2026

Boiler Permit Application (CE1016)

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

Last updated: July 29, 2024

Homeowner's Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1284)

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

Mechanical HVAC Permit Application (CE1017)

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

Last updated: January 2026

iPermits How to Purchase a Trade Permit

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

Electrical Wiring Permit Application (CE1057)

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

Last updated: January 2026

Owner Self-certification Worksheet

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

Ordinance No. 2018-258

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

Sprinkler Go-to-Work Permit Guideline (CE1260)

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

Residential Interior Remodel Tip Sheet

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