View details and registration links for upcoming workshops hosted by the Houston Permitting Center.
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January 22, 2026
Learn the basics of residential code, site plan, permitting requirements, and the 30-Day Residential Permitting Program.
Trainings from 2025
November 19, 2025
View the agenda, presentations, and additional resources from the 2025 Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop.
December 10, 2025
Learn about the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and gain an understanding of the Houston Construction Code and related city ordinances.
September 18, 2025
Learn how Houston’s building codes and ordinances are applied in practice, including enforcement requirements and processes.
August 21, 2025
Learn 2021 IRC requirements for new and remodeled one- and two-family dwellings.
July 31, 2025
Learn about key requirements for Assemblies under the 2021 International Building Code and International Existing Building Code
July 12, 2025
View plan requirements for solar and energy storage systems (ESS) to help with faster approvals.
July 12, 2025
View common firewall challenges in residential construction and how to avoid issues during inspections.
July 11, 2025
Review the steps of the permitting process from application to approval.
July 11, 2025
Learn tips on submitting complete plans to avoid delays.
July 9, 2025
Overview of Floodproofing, Permitting, and Compliance for a Safer Future in the City.
April 17, 2025
Review residential and commercial code requirements for solar and energy storage.
March 27, 2025
Common plan review comments and compliance standards for residential.
March 27, 2025
Common plan review comments and compliance standards for commercial.
March 13, 2025
Review of plan comments and compliance with school and daycare standards.
January 30, 2025
Review significant changes to the 2021 International Residential Code