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Effective January 1, 2024, the City of Houston will begin to review residential projects under the 2021 International Residential Code. For Residential Model / Repeat applicants, this will impact all models previously approved under the 2015 International Residential…
The 2021 Code Words are now available to be viewed and downloaded.
If you have any questions reach out to Code Development at [email protected]
The Houston Permitting Center is open, but we have limited staff in the building to assist customers.
For better service, please use our online services or return tomorrow.
All inspections have been rescheduled for tomorrow. Please stay safe.
Effective January 1, 2024, building inspection, plan review, licenses, and permit fees, including the administrative fee, have automatically increased by 2.662727%.
Permit applications that are submitted in complete form (with plans meeting prerequisites when…
Save the date for a live webinar on the City of Houston's Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) that the Houston Permitting Center will be hosting.
This free event will be streamed using Microsoft Teams Live Event. Please register to receive the attendee link.
For questions contact the Office of…
Effective December 20, 2023, the Large Water Meter Application can now be submitted online via the new Taps and Meters web portal.
For any further questions, please contact Taps & Meters at 832.394.8888 or [email protected].
In accordance with city policy, most permit, license, and registration fees will increase by 2.662727% effective January 1, 2024. This percentage is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The new administrative fee will be $32.16
The new minimum fee for most…
Taps and Meters' main phone is back up as of 9:30 a.m.
To connect with Taps & Meter or Impact Fees, you can use:
Live chat
Taps and Meters: [email protected]
Impact Fees: [email protected]
Main Number: 832.394.8888
Taps and Meters main phone, 832.394.8888, is currently down as of 10:00 a.m. The team is aware of the issue and is working on resolving it immediately.
To get in touch with Taps & Meter or Impact Fees, you can use the live chat or email them at the following…
Houston Public Works (HPW) has completed the 2022-2023 Review Cycle. The following has been updated.
Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM)
General Requirements
Standard Construction Specifications
Standard Details
Houston Public Works capital…
UPDATE: Building Code Enforcement will no longer move to change policy on post-tension foundations in townhome construction effective for the January 2, 2024 Code Adoption.
Instead, Building Code Enforcement will now require post-tension foundations be an included item…
Correction: Beginning January 2, 2024, Building Code Enforcement will no longer permit post-tension foundations in townhome construction OR when the proposed foundation crosses a property line in any residential foundation application.
The current 2015 Code Word for…
The Houston Permitting Center will be retiring all Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) on December 31, 2024.
Starting on January 1, 2024:
NO new Advanced Pay Accounts may be opened
Account holders will have until November 30, 2024 to draw down their balance and…
Starting on December 1st, 2023, all vented fireplaces will require permits. Mechanical Inspections will be responsible for making sure these appliances are installed and vented properly.
History of Decorative Appliances
Mechanical Inspections has already required…
The Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) standard review committee has reviewed Chapters 15, 16 and 17 of the Infrastructure Design Manual and their associated drawings and specifications. A draft of the IDM is being provided to the public while final changes are being…
Houston Public Works (HPW) is in the process of completing the 2022-2023 Review Cycle. The following will be updated:
Infrastructure Design Manual
General Requirements
Standard Construction Specifications
Standard Details
Public/Private…
The Houston Permitting Center has partnered with the Houston Chapter of the International Code Council to host a 2-hour course discussing the In's and Out's of Project Registration and Document requirements for Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). After completion, you can receive .1 Continuing…
ProjectDox is aware of customers experiencing issues. The Houston Permitting Center will reach out directly if your project has been affected. During this time, the final approval process has been delayed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to correct…
The Emergency Responders Radio Coverage (ERRC) program has been updated to now include the designer | lead installation personnel qualification statement.
The ERRC designer | lead installation personnel qualification statement is used to get registered as an approved ERRC installer.
For…
The Planning & Development Department Multi-Family site plan review process has moved to electronic submission review. A 30-day window to make this transition began Sept. 15.
Applicants will have the following options for submittal:
Option 1 -- Submit a Multi-…