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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
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
Application packet to become a licensed sign contractor
Updated: November 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