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eServices is our self-service portal designed to make it easier to achieve your goals while complying with the City's regulations. Learn more about the services available online. We hope to add more self-service options soon.  

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iPermits portal

Apply for permits, licenses, or registrations. 

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Sign In

Upload files and check plan review comments

Online Queuing Service

Schedule an appointment, check in, or get an eTicket

Inspection Notification System

Receive text messages for estimated arrival time and inspection results

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Electronic Plan Review

The City of Houston is paper free! Applying and submitting plans online is now required for:

  • Residential building construction projects
  • Sign projects
  • Electronic locks projects
  • Residential solar panel projects
  • Commercial building construction projects
  • Office of the City Engineer projects 

We offer in-depth user guides, live chat, and a support team ready to help you with any issues. 

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Residential Guides
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Commercial guides
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OCE Guide

User guide for Office of the City Engineer projects

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iPermits Portal

The iPermits customer and contractor portal is used to:

  • Submit permit applications,
  • Pay for fees
  • Track and view plan review comments 
  • Schedule and view inspection comments
  • Print the building permit.

There are two types of user accounts available: Licensed and Non-licensed.

Tradesmen, engineers and engineering firms must create a licensed account. In addition, individuals and organizations with an advanced pay account (APA) must create a licensed account type. All other users will create a non-licensed account. 

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Project Status

Check the status of your plan review or building inspection

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Sold Permits Search

Search for permits sold over a rolling 3-year period or search by council district 

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Fee Calculator

Estimate the building permit fee for your project

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Support

To report an IT issue, please complete the webform or email [email protected]. Our live chat agents are able to assist with iPermits accounts and online application questions. 

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Report an IT issue

Report a technical issue or error with ProjectDox 

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Live Chat

Chat with an agent or leave a message.

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For other assistance, please contact the appropriate group:

Building Code Enforcement

Commercial Plan Review & Commercial One Stop
[email protected]
832.394.8810

Residential Plan Review (New Single-Family Residences)
[email protected]
832.394.8820

Residential One Stop Plan Review  
[email protected]
832.394.8820 

Solar Panel Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8820

Electronic Locks Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.8880

General Permit Information
[email protected]
832.394.8899

Addressing
[email protected]
832.394.8899

iPermits
[email protected]
832.394.9494

Sign Administration
[email protected]
832.394.8890

 

Office of the City Engineer

iPermits and Plan Review
[email protected]
832.394.9149