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Multi-Family Habitability Article IV
2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

Occupancy Inspections for Existing Buildings (CE1278)

This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.

Last updated: 2/12/2019

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

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: 2/13/2019

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

Commercial Reroofing Only Worksheet (CE1076)

For reroof only commercial projects. 

Last updated: 10-02-2019

Floodplain Information Services brochure

General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.

Last updated: Mar. 8, 2023

Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

Energy Compliance Information Certificate

The Energy Compliance Information Certificate sticker has been updated to conform to the newly adopted 2015 IECC. The sticker can be used to comply with Section 401.3 of the Houston Energy Code or, if preferred, a builder can use their own compliance sticker. After it is completed and printed, the certificate must be attached inside the electrical panel. This sticker can be printed on Avery® Labels 6876.

Last updated: 1/4/2017