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This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.
Last updated: 04-03-2025
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 guide provides the requirements for repairing dangerous buildings.
Last updated: 04-03-2025
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
Houston Planning Commission. WORD document.