Permits/Houston/New Construction Permit
Houston, TX

HOUSTON NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS & FEES

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

$1950
Base Fee
42d
Avg Approval
Houston
TX

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

  • 01Full building permit application
  • 02Architectural and structural plans
  • 03Civil/grading plan
  • 04Floodplain elevation certificate if applicable
  • 05Builder registration with Houston DPIE

* 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 new construction permit application directly through Houston's official portal.

OPEN HOUSTON PERMIT PORTAL
After You Submit

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