Trade Permits and Licenses

Any person or business who wishes to perform electrical work within the City of Houston must register with the Electrical section.

• Read more about Residential Appliance Installer of Record

A plumbing permit is required for Roof drain or outside downspout connection to drainage system.

• Read more about Roof drain or outside downspout permit

A plumbing permit is required for Sample Well

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A plumbing permit is required for Sewer Connection

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In some cases, hardwired signs must be inspected before they can be installed in the field.

• Read more about Shop Electrical Signs Permit (Non-Sign Administration)

Any person or business who wishes to perform electrical work within the City of Houston must register with the Electrical section.

• Read more about Sign Master Electrician of Record Registration

• Read more about Solar Panel Permit

A temporary cut-in is an electrical permit that allows you to receive temporary electrical service to your home or business.

• Read more about Temporary Cut-In Permit

A plumbing permit is required for temporary connection to the gas utility.

• Read more about Temporary gas permit

Applicants who wish to install or wire temporary sound equipment supplying power greater than 50 volts or 50 watts are required to obtain an electrical permit.

• Read more about Temporary Installation of Sound Equipment Permit