Houston Permitting Center

06/01/2026

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

05/28/2026

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.

05/26/2026

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

05/22/2026

Where does the water go when it rains? Stormwater flows over streets, yards, and driveways, carrying trash, oil, and debris along the way. That runoff often goes straight into local waterways and can contribute to flooding. Help keep waterways clean by keeping streets and drains clear. Learn more about stormwater from the Houston Permitting Center Floodplain Management Office at https://bit.ly/4el3b2a or scan the QR code.

05/20/2026

Electricians! Need a Range Receptacle Permit? If you are a registered master electrical contractor in Houston, follow these simple steps:
- Register or login to iPermits
- Submit your application
- Pay fees, print your permit
- Upload plans via ProjectDox, if required
Keep your projects compliant and on schedule. Visit the Electrical Inspections team at the Houston Permitting Center or click here https://bit.ly/4mXcreX to learn more.

05/18/2026

Closure Notice! The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/14/2026

Houston Electrical Contractors: Installing or modifying an oven circuit? You will need an Oven Permit from the Houston Permitting Center. Here is a quick checklist:
- Log in or register for an iPermits account
- Complete an electrical permit application
- Pay any applicable fees associated with the application

Keep your project compliant and on schedule. Visit the Houston Permitting Center or click here: https://bit.ly/4tHmCGJ to learn more.

05/12/2026

FREE TRAINING! Join the Houston Permitting Center Integrated Building Safety training to learn how to Navigate Site, Structural, Electrical, and Fire Requirements in the City of Houston.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Location: Houston Permitting Center
1002 Washington Avenue
Basement – Training Room B1

FREE visitor parking is available in front of the building.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3QIX1Pr or scan the QR Code.

Participants will learn about building codes that promote building integrity and construction site safety codes and standards.

05/07/2026

FREE WEBINAR! Join the Houston Permitting Center to learn about the 2026 updates to the City of Houston's Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) and associated construction standards.

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual online webinar

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4vJLOhz or scan the QR Code.

This webinar will review the major changes made to the City of Houston's Infrastructure Design Manual and associated design standards.

05/06/2026

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