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Sewer Tap Permit Procedure

Procedures for obtaining a sanitary sewer tap permit.

Last updated: 8/1/2018

Developer Payment Bond - Non DPC

Developer payment 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.

Sprinkler Go-to-Work Permit Guideline (CE1260)

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

Sanitary Sewer Tap Application

Application for a sanitary sewer tap permit.

Water Main Extension Procedure

Procedures for obtaining water main extension permit.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

Commercial Elevator Permit Application (CE1331)

For installation, relocation or alteration of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Chairlifts, Escalators, Manlifts, Wheelchairlifts, Personnel Hoists.

Last updated: March 2025

Commercial / Multi-Family Service Application

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

Updated 2/3/2020

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

Last updated: January 2026

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