Permit records
Houston permit search
Houston permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in Houston
- Search verified
- 12 Jul 2026
- we opened it ourselves
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- 1002 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77002
- Phone: 832.394.8820
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in Houston
Every project type we have verified in Houston, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | deck not exceeding 200 sq ft and not more than 30 in above grade and not attached to dwelling and not serving required exit door is exempt from permit | ...Addition Permit, valuation based per the city fee schedule, plus a $33.56... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | Minimum electrical permit fee is $91.06 plus the $33.56 administrative fee, with... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fences over 8 ft above grade require a permit; masonry or concrete fences require a permit regardless of height | Fences cost $73.85 for the first 100 lineal feet plus $11.41 per additional 100 lineal... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | 2% of total job cost plus $47.00 base fee plus administrative fee of $33.56 |
| Patio Permit | It depends | patio covers and enclosed patios require a permit; unroofed ground-level concrete slabs generally do not; impervious cover limits may trigger additional review | ...Addition Permit, valuation based per the city fee schedule, plus a $33.56... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | Minimum plumbing permit fee is $97.56 plus the $33.56 administrative fee, with itemized... |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Any size | Residential pool plan review costs $94 plus a $127.56 plan review fee and $33.56 admin... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | Valuation based per the city fee schedule with a $33.56 administrative fee printed on... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | one-story detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft does not require a permit | ...Construction Permit, valuation based per the city fee schedule, plus a $33.56... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | Solar panel permit fee is $91.06 plus the $33.56 administrative fee, with plan review... |