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Commercial Prerequisite Checklist (CE1105)

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

List of Boarding Homes and Lodging Facility Applications and Permits

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026.

iPermits How to Purchase a Trade Permit

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

Standpipe Plan Review Checklist (CE1353)

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

Last Updated: June 2024

Storm Checklist for Residential Projects

Storm plan review checklist for residential projects with tract size of less than 15,000 square feet

Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022

Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1020)

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

Last updated: January 2026

Boiler Permit Application (CE1016)

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

Last updated: July 29, 2024

Homeowner's Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1284)

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

Mechanical HVAC Permit Application (CE1017)

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

Last updated: January 2026

Electrical Wiring Permit Application (CE1057)

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

Last updated: January 2026