Deed Restrictions, Variances, and Permits

24 topics in this forum

1. Does DIY building in unincorporated areas require permits or inspections?

   By august948, June 18, 2009
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   • innerlooper
   • October 3, 2009

2. Zoning

   By REALaw, December 21, 2007
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   • musicman
   • June 25, 2008

3. When do I need kitchen remodeling permits in Houston?

   By brian0123, October 10, 2012
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   • innerlooper
   • October 17, 2012

4. Private Swimming Pools

   By innerloop, July 16, 2007
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   • Daniepwils
   • October 11, 2007

5. Do I need a permit to build this patio in Houston?

   By kylejack, May 28, 2022   

   • patio
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   • Ross
   • June 13, 2022

6. Builder Littering In Ravine Connected To Little Thicket Park

   By heights89, January 5, 2016   

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   • heights89
   • January 6, 2016

7. Permit transfer - contractor flaked out

   By Nate99, April 20, 2017
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   • Nate99
   • April 24, 2017

8. Bob Lanier Puts His Weight Behind Builders

   By musicman, January 8, 2008
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   • musicman
   • January 13, 2008

9. Violation Notice - Previous owner not contactable

   By persis, August 21, 2009
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   • persis
   • August 21, 2009

10. Helena St. At Westheimer Rd.

    By dbigtex56, October 30, 2007
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    • dbigtex56
    • November 1, 2007

11. Has anyone requested to move an easement (sewer line)?

    By MayHouston, April 18, 2016
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    • MarkG
    • April 19, 2016

12. TPO Roofs

    By Newhomeguy, March 27, 2013
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    • Specwriter
    • March 29, 2013

13. Rules re: building around and over a storm drain easment

    By Jayro, June 30, 2021
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    • Specwriter
    • June 30, 2021

14. Resnet Rescheck

    By cynative, June 15, 2020
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    • Specwriter
    • June 17, 2020

15. Permit not "closed out"

    By ekat, August 26, 2019
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    • innerlooper
    • August 29, 2019

16. Splitting Land Into Units

    By ChristianCar, January 6, 2018
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    • Ross
    • January 7, 2018

17. Building an addition without a permit

    By inthehotsun, January 28, 2011
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    • Marksmu
    • January 28, 2011

18. Are HOA legally responsible for maintaining their fences?

    By The Gipper, October 2, 2009
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    • musicman
    • October 2, 2009

19. Permit Companies -- Anyone know any good ones?

    By inthehotsun, February 7, 2011
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    • inthehotsun
    • February 7, 2011

20. Need Contractor And Concrete Help

    By native_Houstonian, May 18, 2020
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    • native_Houstonian
    • May 18, 2020

21. Retaining wall

    By sidegate, April 26, 2010
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    • sidegate
    • April 26, 2010

22. City of Houston Minimum Lot Size Map

    By BeerNut, October 22, 2020
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    • BeerNut
    • October 22, 2020

23. Proguard Self Storage At 5503 Almeda Rd.

    By ricco67, January 15, 2008   

    • self storage
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    • ricco67
    • January 15, 2008

24. Multifamily Minimum Standards

    By RockyDijohn, January 31
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    • RockyDijohn
    • January 31