Permits/Houston/Addition Permit
Houston, TX

HOUSTON ADDITION PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS & FEES

Everything you need to pull a addition permit in Houston, TX — documents, base fee, typical timeline, and a link to the official permit portal.

$720
Base Fee
28d
Avg Approval
Houston
TX

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Typical requirements for a addition permit in Houston. Requirements may vary — confirm with the city before submitting.

  • 01City of Houston building application
  • 02Architectural drawings
  • 03Structural engineering letter
  • 04Energy code compliance (IECC)
  • 05Lot coverage calculation

* Fees and timelines are estimates based on typical Houston permit activity. Actual amounts may vary based on project valuation, zoning, and completeness of your application.

OFFICIAL PERMIT PORTAL

Submit your addition permit application directly through Houston's official portal.

OPEN HOUSTON PERMIT PORTAL
After You Submit

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Once you've submitted your addition permit, ClearedNo watches the Houston portal and sends you an instant alert the moment your status changes — so you can schedule your crew without manually checking.

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