Tower permit

The City of Houston requires a tower permit for towers 60’ or higher located in the City limits, prior to obtaining a building permit.

Although Houston has no zoning, we do regulate towers according to Chapter 28 Article XVI requirements.

Apply in person at the Planning and Development Department located at 611 Walker, 6th Floor, Houston, 77002.

An appointment is normally required. To schedule an appointment, contact 832-393-6600. Application appointments are often scheduled on Mondays from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Refer to 28-522 Tower permit required and 28-523 Exemptions provide conditions and Exemptions.

A complete set of plans including a civil or architectural drawn site plan. (Paper or Electronic)

Once approved by the Tower Commission, submit complete set of plans for building permit:

1. Log in or create an iPermits account at: https://www.hpceservices.org/
2. Complete building permit application
3. Pay plan review fee(s)
4. Receive email invitation to upload plans
5. Log into ProjectDox portal and upload plan set into the appropriate folders.
6. Complete the assigned task to notify the City the plan set is ready for review.

1. Apply in person at the Planning and Development Department located at 611 Walker, 6th Floor, Houston, 77002, normally by appointment.
2. Once approved by Tower Commission, submit documents and plans for building permit at the Permits Office located on the first floor at 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
3. Plans will be routed to the Planning Department.
4. Applicant will be notified when plans are ready for pickup.
5. Re-submittals are accepted at the window on the 3rd floor.