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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: November 5, 2025.
Overview of the General Commercial Permit Process (CE1279)
This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.
Last updated: 1/1/2019
Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout
All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised: March 2024
Floodplain Information Services brochure
General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.
Last updated: April 17, 2024
Kiosk Placement in City Public Right-of-Way Memo
Last Updated: 07/17/2024
House Moving brochure (CE1290)
Permitting and inspection information for house moving.
Last updated: 12-30-2025
Multi-Family Habitability Article IV