The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Last Updated: April 2025

The Commercial One Stop Section was created to facilitate a walk-thru review of certain minor commercial projects. This guideline is to assist in identifying projects that qualify for this service. Please note that other reviews may be required prior to the building permit issuance. 

Last updated: 01-26-2024

Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Updated: October 4, 2024

Form for registering a master plumber license or a landscape irrigator license with the City of Houston

Last updated: February 02, 2026

Senate Bill 509 requires municipalities to verify that an asbestos survey has been conducted prior to issuing renovation or demolition permits for public or commercial buildings, and affects renovation and demolition permits for public or commercial buildings issued by municipalities on or after January 1, 2002.

Last updated: 06/09/2022

This guide outlines the permit and the plan review process associated with erecting scaffolding and other structures to serve as pedestrian protection during construction, repairs, and demolition projects.

Last updated: 01-01-2023

To define the minimum plan review requirements to obtain a building permit for the installation of a Modular or Prefabricated Building. Code requirements that apply to newly constructed buildings also apply to these prefabricated structures except state approved plans which are accepted without additional review. 

Last updated: February 2024

Last Updated: June 20, 2025.

Application form for a storm water quality (SWQ) permit.

Last updated: July 2024

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.