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This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.
Last updated: February 2024
Step by step guide on how to schedule an appointment online and to check-in for your appointment.
Last updated: 6/27/2014
This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.
Last updated: November 5, 2025.
This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.
Last updated: 1/1/2019