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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.

Occupancy Inspections for Existing Buildings (CE1278)
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

Overview of the General Commercial Permit Process (CE1279)
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

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout
Floodplain Information Services brochure

General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.

Last updated: April 17, 2024

Floodplain Information Services brochure
Kiosk Placement in City Public Right-of-Way Memo

Last Updated: 07/17/2024

Kiosk Placement in City Public Right-of-Way Memo
Vehicle Updates and Changes form

Please contact us at the information below.
Phone: 832.393.5603 and can also Email: [email protected].

Vehicle Updates and Changes form
House Moving brochure (CE1290)

Permitting and inspection information for house moving.

Last updated: 12-30-2025

House Moving brochure (CE1290)
Multi-Family Habitability Article IV
Multi-Family Habitability Article IV
Food Service Manager's Certification Manual
Food Service Manager's Certification Manual
Food Service Manager / Handler Class Schedule

February 2018

Food Service Manager / Handler Class Schedule