Permit Requirements Search Tool
Building Codes & Permit Requirements Search Tool
A directory of municipalities and county permit offices across the Greater Houston area. Find contact information and direct links to each jurisdiction's permit office and adopted-codes pages, so you can track down the latest requirements for your development project.
38 cities + 8 county permit offices
Reference only. Adopted codes, ordinances, fees, and contacts change frequently. Always confirm current requirements directly with the governing jurisdiction via the links below before relying on them for a project.
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Permit info = how to apply · Adopted codes = which IBC/IFC/IECC editions apply · Ordinances = full code of ordinances (zoning, platting, drainage, local amendments)
Cities & Municipalities — alphabetical
| Jurisdiction | Website | Permit Phone | Permit Requirements | Applicable Building Codes | Code of Ordinances | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlvinBrazoria | www.alvin.gov | (281) 388-4271 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permits & Inspections division. Online portal: MyGov. Adopted codes listed on the Permits page (no separate codes page). |
| AngletonBrazoria | www.angleton.tx.us | (979) 849-4364 ext. 2105 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Development Services / Building Service Dept. Adopted code editions live in the Municode Code of Ordinances. Online portal: MGO Connect. |
| BaytownHarrisChambers | www.baytown.org | (281) 420-6537 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Center line; inspection requests (281) 420-0435. Dedicated codes page. Online portal: EnerGov CSS. |
| BellaireHarris | www.bellairetx.gov | (713) 662-8230 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Development Services Dept (Building Official direct: 713-662-8232). Dedicated adopted-codes page. Online portal: SmartGov. |
| ConroeMontgomery | www.cityofconroe.org | (936) 522-3610 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Office. Adopted codes listed on the permits page (expandable section + PDF). Online portal: OpenGov. |
| Deer ParkHarris | www.deerparktx.gov | (281) 478-7270 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permitting Desk (alt 281-478-7252). Online portal: Citizen Self Service (CSS). |
| DickinsonGalveston | www.dickinsontexas.gov | (281) 337-6259 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Permits & Inspections (under Community Development). Adopted codes listed on the same page. Online portal: MyGov. |
| FriendswoodGalvestonHarris | www.ci.friendswood.tx.us | (281) 996-3201 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Division (Community Development). Permitting is 100% online. 'Build Responsibly' page describes adopted editions. |
| FulshearFort Bend | www.fulsheartexas.gov | (281) 346-8860 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building/Development Services. Adopted code editions in Municode Ch. 8, Art. II - confirm current editions with the department. |
| GalvestonGalveston | www.galvestontx.gov | (409) 797-3660 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Development Services / Building Division (Planning line: 409-797-3620). Combined permit + codes page. Coastal/wind-load criteria apply. Online portal: ePortal. |
| HoustonHarrisFort BendMontgomery | www.houstontx.gov | (832) 394-9494 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Houston Permitting Center (Public Works / Building Code Enforcement). General line (832) 394-9000. Houston Construction Code with local amendments. Portals: iPermits / ProjectDox. Houston has no traditional zoning; land use governed by Chapter 42. |
| HumbleHarris | www.cityofhumbletx.gov | (281) 446-6228 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building & Inspection Dept. Combined page. Runs notably older code editions - verify on the page. Online portal: iWorq (not all permit types online). |
| Jersey VillageHarris | www.jerseyvillage.gov | (713) 466-2110 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Safety & Permits (Permit Clerk line; main 713-466-2100). Online portal: MyGov/Vertex. |
| KatyHarrisFort BendWaller | www.cityofkaty.com | (281) 391-4800 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permits & Building Dept (main City Hall line; commercial: commercialpermits@cityofkaty.com). Spans three counties. |
| KemahGalveston | www.kemahtx.gov | (281) 334-1611 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Technician / main City Hall line. Specific code editions in Code of Ordinances Ch. 18. Online portal: MyGov. |
| La MarqueGalveston | www.cityoflamarque.gov | (409) 938-9204 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Development Services (use cityoflamarque.gov; old ci.la-marque.tx.us domain is stale). Online portal: SmartGov. |
| La PorteHarris | www.laportetx.gov | (281) 470-5073 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Inspection Services / Permits (Planning Division: 281-470-5057). Code editions codified in Ch. 82, Art. II. Online portal: EnerGov CSS. |
| Lake JacksonBrazoria | www.lakejackson-tx.gov | (979) 415-2430 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Public Works / Building Inspections. Adopted editions in Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Sec. 14-1. Online portal: Click2Gov. |
| League CityGalvestonHarris | www.leaguecitytx.gov | (281) 554-1429 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Dept. Commercial work requires a mandatory pre-development meeting. Codes listed on main Building page. Online portal: EnerGov. |
| MagnoliaMontgomery | www.cityofmagnolia.com | (281) 356-2266 ext. 7 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Dept. Applications submitted by email; plats via EncodePlus. Combined page. |
| ManvelBrazoria | www.cityofmanvel.com | (281) 489-0630 ext. 4 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Development Services / Permits. Commercial Permit Packet PDF on applications page. Contractor mgmt via MyGov; apply by email. |
| Missouri CityFort BendHarris | www.missouricitytx.gov | (281) 403-8600 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permits & Inspections (main city line 281-403-8500). Step-by-step process at /327/Permit-Process. Online portal: MCTX Self Service. |
| MontgomeryMontgomery | www.montgomerytexas.gov | (936) 597-3304 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | City of Montgomery (NOT the county). Commercial projects ALSO require permit/inspection from the Montgomery County Fire Marshal; fire sprinklers permitted through the County. |
| Nassau BayHarris | www.nassaubay.com | (281) 336-6292 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit-specific line (general City Hall: 281-333-4211). Dedicated codes page. Online portal: MyGov. |
| Oak Ridge NorthMontgomery | www.oakridgenorth.com | (832) 381-3301 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Dept permit line (main city: 281-292-4648). Runs older code editions - verify on the codes page. |
| PasadenaHarris | www.pasadenatx.gov | (713) 475-5575 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Dept (City Hall: 713-477-1511). Recently transitioned to newer code editions - confirm via Municode Ch. 9 or by phone. Online portal: EnerGov. |
| PearlandBrazoriaHarrisFort Bend | www.pearlandtx.gov | (281) 652-1638 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permits & Inspections (City Hall: 281-652-1600). Dedicated adopted-codes page. Spans three counties (affects wind-load). Online portal: CityWorks. |
| RichmondFort Bend | www.richmondtx.gov | (281) 232-6871 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Dept (do NOT use City Hall line 281-342-5456 for permits). Codes listed on Building Dept page. Online portal: MyGovernmentOnline. |
| RosenbergFort Bend | rosenbergtx.gov | (832) 595-3500 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Inspections (city operator: 832-595-3300). Combined page. Online portal: My Government Online. |
| Santa FeGalveston | www.santafetx.gov | (409) 925-6412 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Community Services / permitting. Combined page. Online portal: iWorq. |
| SeabrookHarrisGalveston | www.seabrooktx.gov | (281) 291-5669 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Community Development (Building Official direct 281-291-5638; operator 281-291-5600). Dedicated codes page. 150 MPH ultimate wind. Spans two counties. |
| ShenandoahMontgomery | www.shenandoahtx.us | (281) 298-5522 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Community Development (same as main city line). Online portal: My Government Online. |
| StaffordFort BendHarris | www.staffordtx.gov | (281) 261-3926 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Technician (Building Official/Inspector 281-261-3943). Enforces notably older code editions - verify on dedicated codes page. No city property tax. |
| Sugar LandFort Bend | www.sugarlandtx.gov | (281) 275-2270 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permits Office (main city: 281-275-2900). Codes listed on Commercial page. Commercial forms at /2384. Online portal: CSS. Zoning/platting is in a SEPARATE Land Development Code on Municode. |
| Texas CityGalveston | www.texascitytx.gov | (409) 643-5946 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building/Inspections (operator 409-948-3111). Adopted-codes PDF available on site. Online portal: My Government Online. |
| The WoodlandsMontgomeryHarris | www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov | (936) 539-7836 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permitting authority: Montgomery County (936) 539-7836. UNINCORPORATED TOWNSHIP - does NOT issue building permits. Commercial building permits go through MONTGOMERY COUNTY Environmental Health-Permitting. Township handles ONLY covenant/architectural review (Covenant Admin: 281-210-3800). Small sliver is in Harris County - confirm per parcel. Ordinances link points to Montgomery County development regulations. |
| TomballHarris | tomballtx.gov | (281) 290-1451 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Building Division (Building Official 281-290-1404). Online portal: SmartGov. |
| WebsterHarris | webstertx.gov | (281) 338-2925 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit Technician (Chief Building Official 281-316-4131). Applications online-only via OnCamino. |
| West University PlaceHarris | www.westutx.gov | (713) 662-5833 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Community Development / Permits. Predominantly residential; commercial routes through the same office. Amendments in Municode Ch. 18 + App. C. |
County Permit Offices — for unincorporated areas & ETJ
| Jurisdiction | Website | Permit Phone | Permit Requirements | Codes / Regulations | Development Regulations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria CountyBrazoria | www.brazoriacountytx.gov | (979) 864-1295 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Floodplain / Building Permit Office. Unusually, DOES issue residential & commercial building permits, but authority is rooted in floodplain (NFIP/FEMA) & coastal mgmt, not a full building code. Engineering 979-864-1265; Environmental Health (septic/well) 979-864-1600; Fire Marshal for fire code. |
| Chambers CountyChambers | www.chamberscountytx.gov | (409) 267-2700 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Requires permitting for any commercial/residential development (broader than most TX counties). Permit Office via Environmental Health. Commercial projects go through a Development Review Committee + Fire Marshal inspection (409-267-4500); Certificate of Compliance required. Online portal: MyGovernmentOnline. |
| Fort Bend CountyFort Bend | www.fortbendcountytx.gov | (281) 633-7500 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Engineering Dept issues Development Permits for unincorporated areas. Does NOT enforce a municipal building code or zoning. Regulates floodplain, platting, ROW/driveway, signs, drainage. Fire code via Fire Marshal; septic via Environmental Health. Online portal: MyGovernmentOnline. |
| Galveston CountyGalveston | www.galvestoncountytx.gov | (409) 770-5552 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Engineering, Floodplain Permitting & ROW office. Does NOT adopt a general building code in unincorporated areas; authority centers on floodplain (NFIP) development permits, plus driveway/ROW, subdivision review. County Engineer 409-770-5453. Fire code via Fire Marshal; septic via county health. |
| Harris CountyHarris | www.harriscountytx.gov | (713) 274-3900 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Office of the County Engineer - Permits Division. UNIQUE: via special legislation, Harris County DOES issue building permits & reviews plans for new commercial/tenant build-outs in unincorporated areas, plus floodplain, platting, fire code, stormwater, driveway. 'Permits A to Z' index on site. Some permits issued only by the State of Texas. |
| Liberty CountyLiberty | www.co.liberty.tx.us | (936) 336-4560 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Permit & Inspection Dept / Floodplain Administrator. Requires permits for essentially ALL construction over 100 sq ft countywide (broader than most). Cleveland office: 832-579-1135. Authority from Flood Prevention Ordinance & Subdivision Regs, not a commercial building code. Also handles OSSF/septic. Fire code via Fire Marshal. |
| Montgomery CountyMontgomery | www.mctx.org | (936) 539-7836 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | Environmental Health / Permitting & Floodplain Division. NO general building code in unincorporated areas; requires a 'Development Permit' driven by floodplain/drainage rules. Also handles septic (OSSF), food/health, fire code permits. Subdivision platting reviewed; fire safety via Fire Marshal. (This is the permitting authority for The Woodlands.) |
| Waller CountyWaller | www.co.waller.tx.us | (979) 826-7670 | Permit info ↗ | Adopted codes ↗ | Ordinances ↗ | County Engineer's Office. Does NOT enforce a general building code; requirements derive from Subdivision & Development Regulations and floodplain rules. A 911 address is required before any permit. Fire code via Fire Marshal; septic (OSSF) via Environmental. Online portal: MyGovernmentOnline. |
