Houston Permits & Inspections Division doesn't send alerts when your permit status changes. ClearedNo watches it for you — checking around the clock and sending an instant notification the moment anything updates.
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Formula: (Project Value × 1% ÷ 30) × Days Delayed. Represents carrying costs, financing, and idle crew time.
* Estimates based on city averages. Actual times vary by project type and workload.
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Houston permit timelines vary: Residential repair / addition typically takes 1–3 weeks; New residential build typically takes 4–8 weeks; Commercial tenant improvement typically takes 4–10 weeks; New commercial construction typically takes 8–18 weeks. Actual timelines depend on application completeness and current department workload.
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