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Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

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

List of Boarding Homes and Lodging Facility Applications and Permits

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

Ordinance No. 2018-225 Boarding Home

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

2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

Live-Work Program (CE1277)

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

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: June 09, 2025

Ordinance No. 2018-226 Lodging Facility

Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Houston Code of Ordinances adding a new article for the regulation of lodging facilities.

Owner's Affidavit for Boarding Home (CE1328)

Sworn statement relating to criminal offenses for the owner or operator of a boarding home facility.

Residential Facility Pre-Application Questionnaire (CE1326)

Pre-application questionnaire to determine residential facility type and permitting needs