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The application package for an encroachment permit from the Office of the City Engineer.
Last updated: January 13, 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
Last Updated: June 2015
Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair on single-family residential property.
Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair to a commercial or multifamily residential property.
Permit application to haul earth materials through the City of Houston.
Last updated: January 2026
This is a permit application for a Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, and Culvert Parking lot within the city limits of Houston, Texas.
Last updated: 10/13/2020
Application to request an iPermits portal account for a licensed contractor and advance pay accounts (APA or SR).
Last updated: 03-18-2024
Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.
Last updated: January 2026