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The Mayor’s Office of Special Events accepts applications between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for City-observed Holidays.
This document is maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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
All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised: March 2024
Application for special event through the Mayor's Office.
General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.
Last updated: April 17, 2024
Last Updated: 07/17/2024
Permitting and inspection information for house moving.
Last updated: 12-30-2025