Complete this form when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings or lease spaces except for Live Work units and Residential Facilities. For these types of properties, please use form CE-1045B which includes a Deed Restriction Declaration.

Updated: December 2025

This is a guide to assist in the plan review, permit, and inspection process for the installation of a solar panel system. The required components to be included in drawings to obtain permits, and the items that the city inspectors will be verifying in the field during the inspection process are included.

Last updated: 03/25/2024

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing. 

Updated: 06/05/2024

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

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024

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

Last updated: January 2026

Overview of Building Code Design Criteria

Last updated: May 22, 2025.