Houston Engineering & Permit Resources

Verified government resources for Harris County projects — 12 official forms, manuals, checklists and permit portals, each linked to its official source.

Last verified 2026-09-04
Design Manual / Standards
2026 Infrastructure Design Manual and Design & Construction Standards

Where can I find the current City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Drainage / PlattingOCE-1013
Drainage Plans for Platting Review Checklist

What does Houston require for a drainage plan during platting review?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Grading / DrainageOCE-1008
Fill and Grade Requirements

What are the City of Houston fill and grade requirements?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Permit Portal
Houston Permitting Center

Where do I start a City of Houston permit or plan review?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Engineer CertificationOCE-1017
Storm Water Quality Engineer's Certification

Where can I find the Houston Storm Water Quality Engineer's Certification?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Stormwater Quality ChecklistOCE-1015a
Storm Water Quality New Permit Application Checklist

What is required for a new Houston Storm Water Quality permit?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Stormwater Quality PermitOCE-1015
Storm Water Quality Permit Application

Where can I find the Houston Storm Water Quality Permit Application?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Stormwater Quality InstructionsOCE-1015b
Storm Water Quality Permit Instructions

How do I complete a Houston Storm Water Quality permit submittal?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Stormwater FormOCE-1001
Stormwater Information Form

Where can I find the City of Houston Stormwater Information Form (SWIF)?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Annual Engineer CertificationOCE-1020
Stormwater Quality Annual Engineer's Certification

Where can I find the Houston annual Stormwater Quality Engineer's Certification?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
Annual Compliance FormOCE-1019
Stormwater Quality Annual Owner's Affidavit

Where can I find the Houston annual Stormwater Quality Owner's Affidavit?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
As-Built CertificationOCE-1021
Stormwater Quality As-Built Engineer's Certification

Where can I find the Houston Stormwater Quality as-built engineer certification?

Houston · Houston Permitting Center
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