Houston Permitting Center

Hurricane Season Readiness: Act Now, Not Later. Strengthen your home by trimming trees, repairing damaged roof shingles, cleaning gutters, and sealing windows and doors to help reduce wind and water damage. Visit the City of Houston Floodplain Management Office (FMO) at the Houston Permitting Center for ways to update your home. Scan the QR code or click the link https://bit.ly/3PegioT to learn more. .

Applying for a Disconnect and Plug Main Sewer Permit? Master Plumbers, before applying, make sure you have:

- A master plumber license registered with the City of Houston
- A completed iPermits Acknowledgement Form (required for first-time iPermits users)

Need assistance? Contact the Plumbing Inspections team at [email protected] or 832-394-8870. Learn more about the permit requirements and application process : https://bit.ly/4gurqJH

Closure Notice! The Houston Permitting Center will be closed, Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Protecting Waterways Helps Reduce Flooding. Stormwater pollution and flooding go hand in hand. Debris and sediment can slow the flow of stormwater during heavy rainfall, which can contribute to flooding. Learn more about stormwater from the Houston Permitting Center Floodplain Management Office at https://bit.ly/4el3b2a or scan the QR code.

Master Electricians: Need to reconnect electrical service? Applying for a Reconnection Fee Permit through the Houston Permitting Center is simple.

How to Apply:
- Log in or register for an iPermits account
- Complete the electrical permit application
- Pay any applicable fees
- Print the permit
- Schedule any required inspections

Visit the Electrical Inspections Department at the Houston Permitting Center to learn more. Click here: https://bit.ly/4fkkZLs

Reduce runoff at home. Simple steps like directing water from roof gutters into grass, using rain barrels, or planting native vegetation can help slow stormwater around your property. Learn more about stormwater from the Houston Permitting Center Floodplain Management Office at https://bit.ly/4el3b2a or scan the QR code.

Ensure your elevators remain compliant and safe. Visit the Houston Permitting Center to secure your Annual Elevator Permit.

How to Apply Online:
-Log in or register for an iPermits account
-Complete a mechanical permit application in the iPermits portal
-Pay any applicable fees associated with the application
-Print the permit
Visit the Mechanical Inspections team at the Houston Permitting Center or email [email protected] Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4e4Apjy

Calling all licensed electrical contractors. Here’s everything you need to know about obtaining the Electrical Meter & Loop Service Permit at the Houston Permitting Center.

How to apply online:
-Log in or register for an iPermits account
-Complete an electrical permit application
-Pay any applicable fees associated with the application
-Print the permit

Additional information:
-Plan review and approval may be required depending on the scope of work.
-Schedule any required inspections

Visit the Electrical Inspections team at the Houston Permitting Center to learn more. Click here: https://bit.ly/4veEGZD

Only rain in the drain. As hurricane season approaches, keeping storm drains clear of leaves, trash, and debris can help reduce street flooding in your neighborhood. The Floodplain Management Office at the Houston Permitting Center provides resources to help residents understand stormwater and floodplain management. Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/4el3b2a or scanning the QR code.

Mechanical service providers working with industrial or commercial refrigeration systems can obtain an Industrial Refrigeration (Commercial) Permit through the Houston Permitting Center.

What you need:
- Log in or register for an iPermits account
- Complete a mechanical permit application in the iPermits portal
- Pay any applicable fees associated with the application
- Schedule any required inspections
- Plan submittal, review, and approval may be required

Visit the Mechanical Inspections team at the Houston Permitting Center or click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fTPhkW