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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

Development Plat Variance Request Application

Houston Planning Commission. WORD document. 

Ordinance No. 2018-258

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

Residential Interior Remodel Tip Sheet

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

Special Event Requisite Sheet

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.