Select an option below to search for permits sold in a rolling three-year period, or search by council district.
To obtain information about basic permit history, you can use this search option. For a complete history or other records, please contact the Open Records section at 832-394-8800 or houstontx.gov/publicinformation.
If you feel a project violates deed restrictions, please contact the Office of the City Attorney's Deed Restriction Enforcement Team.
Search by Council District
Basic permit history is available for permits sold in each Council District.
Permit Activity Reports
The Permit Activity Report provides information on new construction, remodeling, and change-of-use permits by ZIP Code to help inform residents about development activity in their neighborhoods.
For additional questions regarding permits, you may contact the Code Enforcement Group at 832.394.9000.
Permit Activity Report Archives
2025 Permit Activity Reports (.xlsx)
Reports dated prior to December 1, 2025, are available on the Planning and Development Department website.