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Do you have flood insurance? Leave your actions in the comments below. For more details on how to insure your property against flood damage, please click here: bit.ly/3cZQZE5.

Before opening or changing the type of business use, a Certificate of Occupancy is required by the City of Houston. Don’t delay your grand opening, get your certificate of occupancy, and open with confidence. Click bit.ly/3NPUYWt #CertificateOfOccupancy #BusinessStartup

Installing a clothes dryer? Whether it's in a home or business, if you're adding a new outlet or circuit for a clothes dryer, an Electrical permit is required. The @COHPermits Electrical Inspections Team is available. Click bit.ly/3XJVg3K #DIYHomeProjects #BusinessOwners

Join the @COHPermits Building Code Enforcement team on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Houston Permitting Center (1002 Washington Avenue, Training Room B2). Scan the QR code to sign up or go to: bit.ly/3HhA01A

Installing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging outlet? If you're a licensed electrical contractor planning to install an EV charging outlet, you must apply for an electrical permit through the @COHPermits Click here: bit.ly/4ly45Jt #HoustonContractors #EVChargingHouston

FREE! Residential HVAC Training! Join @HoustonGBRC and the @EEpartnership to learn how to improve indoor air quality, increase system efficiency, and design and install ducts properly. Register Here: bit.ly/4jBTbBv #FreeHVACTraining #HVACProfessionals

Installing or replacing a water heater? Before you turn on that new water heater, make sure you have the right permit! In Houston, a Plumbing Permit is required for all water heater installations or replacements. Click: bit.ly/46nHV7N #PlumbingPermit #LicensedPlumber

Scoop up Smiles this National Ice Cream Day! Whether it's an ice cream truck, food trailer, or cart, you'll need a Mobile Food Unit Medallion to operate legally in Houston! Get permitted at the @COHPermits Click here:bit.ly/44U2GWv #NationalIceCreamDay #MobileFoodUnit

Only evacuate when directed by emergency management officials. Click here for the Evacuation Route Map.: bit.ly/453kfVe

The @HoustonPlanning has become aware of email phishing attempts requesting payment for fees associated with variance requests via wire transfer. Please do not reply to these emails or open any attachments included. To verify, 832-394-8849. Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

FREE! Residential HVAC Training! Join @HoustonGBRC and the @EEpartnership to learn how to improve indoor air quality, increase system efficiency, and design and install ducts properly. Register Here: bit.ly/4jBTbBv #FreeHVACTraining #HVACProfessionals

Temporary gas service connection? Before connecting to the gas utility, ensure you have a Temporary Gas Plumbing Permit. Contact the @COHPermits plumbing section at 832-394-8870 to get started, or click here bit.ly/4eljgmg to learn more. #MasterPlumber #HoustonHomeowners

The City of Houston Code of Ordinances requires a Commercial Addition Permit to build or add onto an existing commercial building or structure. Learn more @COHPermits click here: bit.ly/3Wd0R2o #commercialpermits #expandingbusiness

It’s National Tape Measure Day, and at the @COHPermits it is all about precision! From minor residential remodels to high-rise construction, the Structural Inspections team ensures Houston’s buildings meet code and stand strong. bit.ly/3tXbf4f #StructuralInspections

Join the @COHPermits Building Code Enforcement team on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Houston Permitting Center (1002 Washington Avenue, Training Room B2). Scan the QR code to sign up or go to: bit.ly/3HhA01A

Today @COHPermits celebrates the heart and strength of our city. Planning a new commercial construction project? Contact [email protected] or call 832-394-8810 / 832-394-8820. Click here: bit.ly/4nFKrfR commercial user guides bit.ly/3IgMKpJ

Be ready this hurricane season. Plan your evacuation route at h-gac.com/hurricane

Installing an incinerator? Start with the right permits! All incinerator installations in the City of Houston require a permit. Call the Plumbing Section @COHPermits 832-394-8870 or click here: bit.ly/4kxtodE #PlumbingPermit #WasteManagement

Installing or replacing a commercial chiller or air handler unit (AHU)? Get your permit first! Stay compliant. Stay Cool. Apply before you install. Click the link to learn more: bit.ly/3HiEapG #CommercialHVAC #HoustonContractors

Ready to go solar in Houston? We’ve got you covered with the Solar APP+ iPermits How-To Guide @COHPermits. Download the guide today and streamline your permit process! Click here: bit.ly/4nfJ9rK #HoustonPermittingCenter #SolarApp+ #HoustonContractors
