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Occupancy Inspections for Existing Buildings (CE1278)

This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.

Last updated: November 5, 2025.

Shopping Center Approval Denial Letter Application (UA009)

For shopping center with excess capacity.

Last updated: 10.25.2019. This document is maintained by Utility Analysis.

Commercial / Multi-Family Service Application

This document is maintained by the Utility Analysis & Planning Branch.

Updated 2/3/2020

Overview of the General Commercial Permit Process (CE1279)

This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

Water Main Abandonment Procedure

Procedures for obtaining a water main abandonment permit.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

Large Job Application - Non-Billable

Application for water lines or fire hydrants. 

Last updated: 06/13/2022

Developer Performance Bond - Non DPC

Developer performance bond as required by City of Houston Code Sec. 47-163. This is for non-Developer Participation Contract (DPC) projects.
Last update: 07/24/2020.
This document is maintained by Taps & Meters.