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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

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (CE1045s)

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025

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.

Lista de especificaciones para reparaciones residenciales (CE1059S)

Este formulario debe ser completado por el solicitante para obtener permisos para trabajos que no requieren una revisión del plano siempre y cuando los materiales sean iguales o equivalentes a los materiales que van a ser reparados o reemplazados.

Residential Repair Spec List in Spanish.

Last updated: January 2024

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.

Dumpster Affidavit - Spanish
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.