To provide a means for expediting the plan review of large commercial design projects prepared by professional (licensed architect/engineer) designers, and which are ready for final plan re-submittal for minimal corrections. A paid review meeting may be scheduled to review corrections for permit issuance

Last updated: 08-02-2023

Options for phase construction permitting and plan review

Last updated: 12/28/2022

Building permit requirements and information about carports

The Residential One-Stop Guideline lists the various requirements for plan submittal and review of residential construction projects.

Last updated: 12/12/2022

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Updated: 04/20/2023

This document includes the following:

• Requirements
• Off Street Parking
• Landscape Analysis Form
• Non-single Family Residential

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

Projects within the right-of-way or public utilities easement.