Repair Permits

 
 
 
As the Houston area begins the process of cleaning up and rebuilding after Hurricane Ike, the City of Houston’s Public Works Department would like to provide the following basic repair considerations:
 

• Building permits are required for most types of storm damage repair work involving the structure.
• Electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors who make repairs to your residential or commercial structure must be registered with the Code Enforcement office and obtain permits and inspections for the work they perform except for certain electrical and gas emergency connections. General Contractors (other than electrical, mechanical and plumbing) are not required to be registered with the City of Houston. However, Residential Contractors must be registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. www.trcc.state.tx.us
• We recommended that you obtain three bids and review them carefully, including the contractor’s insurance, before authorizing the work.
• Homeowners may personally apply for plumbing and mechanical permits on properties they own and occupy as their residence.
• If electrical outlets, switches and/or the electrical service were subject to wind driven rain, a licensed electrician should examine the equipment before use. An electrical permit is not required to have a licensed electrician examine your electrical system.

 
Permit Office Locations
Downtown                   Northwest                    Northeast                     South – Temporary
3300 Main St.              3825 Dacoma              3915 Rustic Woods      3511 Reed Road         
713.535.7733              713.686.6224              281.361.9580
 
Note: Check the website below for temporary permit office locations on the south side of Houston. Online: http://houstonpermits.org/ Fax: 713.535.7973
 
 
If your property is in the floodplain, you must contact the Plan Review Section before making any repairs. For more information call 713.535.7666.