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All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised: March 2024
City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI A (8.5 x 11 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023
City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI D (34 x 22 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023
Prerequisites Plan Procedures.
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
Last updated: June 09, 2025
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
City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI B (17 x 11 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023
Sponsor change form for small water meters between 5/8-inch and 2-inches in size.
Last update: 03/01/2024.