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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
For reroof only commercial projects.
Last updated: April 2024
Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance
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
Step by step guide on how to schedule an appointment online and to check-in for your appointment.
Last updated: 6/27/2014
This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.
Last updated: November 5, 2025.
This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.
Last updated: 1/1/2019