City permit hub
Plain-language guidance for common repairs and upgrades handled by Houston Permitting Center.
City permit tools
These tools keep the same Houston context while you verify the authority, find the official record, check the contractor and save final proof.
Common projects
Open a cited local decision or continue through the official routing workflow.
Houston requires a mechanical permit for replacement or modification of HVAC equipment, including condensing units, evaporators and furnaces.
A Houston heat-pump installation follows the mechanical permit path, with separate electrical scope when circuits, disconnects or service equipment change.
Houston requires a Circuit Panel Permit for circuit-breaker panel work and routes the filing through a registered electrical contractor or registered master electrician.
Houston publishes a dedicated electrical permit path for EV charging outlets and lists an inspection as required.
Houston requires a plumbing permit for water-heater replacement or installation and lists inspection as required.
Houston publishes a building-permit path for re-roofing and overlay work; small repairs and structural scope must be classified separately.
Houston says residential solar requires, at minimum, structural and electrical permits under the same project number.
For qualifying small residential backup systems, Houston says state law limits city regulation of the system itself, while city inspection still applies to electrical and fuel-gas service connections.
Houston window work is scope-dependent: structural changes and regulated building-element repairs use a building or repair permit path, while an unchanged insert must be confirmed against the city's repair exceptions.
Houston's current guidance separates regulation of a qualifying residential backup system from city inspection of its electrical and fuel-gas service connections.
Houston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems affected by this bathroom remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas systems affected by this kitchen remodel. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building and structural systems affected by this wall removal. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building, structural and zoning systems affected by this residential deck. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the zoning and building systems affected by this residential fence. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building and zoning systems affected by this residential shed. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building, electrical, plumbing and safety barrier systems affected by this residential swimming pool. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the building and multiple trades systems affected by this basement finish or conversion. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the zoning, building and multiple trades systems affected by this accessory dwelling unit. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
Open official sourceHouston Permitting Center's reviewed official sources cover the plumbing systems affected by this whole-home plumbing repipe. Use the mapped city route to classify the complete scope; no standalone yes-or-no decision is asserted.
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