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COH-TB-STD_ANSI_A Mod.dwg

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI A (8.5 x 11 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

COH-TB-STD_ANSI_D Mod.pdf

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI D (34 x 22 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

Commercial Prerequisite Checklist (CE1105)

Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Updated: October 4, 2024

Ordinance No. 2018-225 Boarding Home

Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 28 of the Houston Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of boarding homes.

Standpipe Plan Review Checklist (CE1353)

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

After Hours Review Service Guide and Form (CE1251)

Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: January 2026

Ordinance No. 2018-226 Lodging Facility

Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Houston Code of Ordinances adding a new article for the regulation of lodging facilities.

List of Boarding Homes and Lodging Facility Applications and Permits

List of boarding homes and lodging facility applications and permits issued.

Last updated: February 13, 2026.

Owner's Affidavit for Boarding Home (CE1328)

Sworn statement relating to criminal offenses for the owner or operator of a boarding home facility.

Residential Facility Pre-Application Questionnaire (CE1326)

Pre-application questionnaire to determine residential facility type and permitting needs