How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.

This is a building permit application for Electrical Systems and Wiring within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

This is a building permit application for Plumbing and Irrigation Systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas. 

Last updated: January 2026

This guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

This is a permit application for Boilers within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

This is a building permit application for plumbing and Irrigation systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas that is required to be completed when a homeowner will obain the permit and perform the work. 

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for Mechanical / HVAC within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

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

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