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

Form for registering a master plumber license or a landscape irrigator license with the City of Houston

Last updated: February 02, 2026

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised: March 2024

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

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

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