By state law, sprinkler plans must be designed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. Typically, the sprinkler contractor is selected by the general contractor after the construction documents have been submitted for a permit or the building permit has been issued. As a result, sprinkler drawings are designed and submitted after the building plans are reviewed and construction has commenced.

Last updated: January 2026

Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

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

Application to request an iPermits portal account for a licensed contractor and advance pay accounts (APA or SR).

Last updated: 03-18-2024

The application package for an encroachment permit from the Office of the City Engineer.

Last updated: January 13, 2026.

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

Last updated: January 2026

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair on single-family residential property.

Checklist for obtaining a floodplain development permit for flood damage repair to a commercial or multifamily residential property.

Permit application to haul earth materials through the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 2026

This is a permit application for a Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter, and Culvert Parking lot within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: 10/13/2020