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Houston Permitting Center

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Jurisdiction
Houston, Harris County, Texas

Permit validity & renewal — Houston

Validity period
730 days (building permits)
Invalid/inactive on 180th day unless commenced and inspected; hard expiry at 2 yrs if never commenced or abandoned 2 yrs (R105.5)
Extension / renewal
Allowed
One or more extensions of up to 180 days each; written request with justifiable cause (R105.5.1)
Source
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