Houston, TX · Harris County

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Certificate of Compliance Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Compliance for a platting exemption in Houston.

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Compliance for a platting exemption and asks for property owner and applicant contact details, mailing and 911 site addresses, and the proposed construction type. The application lists a warranty deed, site plan, and survey or copy of plat as required attachments. It is for a request involving a residence, mobile home, or business.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a Certificate of Compliance for a platting exemption should complete this application and provide the listed attachments.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Planning and Development Department, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002, Attn: Aracely Rodriguez, or email it to [email protected].

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the property owner provides a name and date, and the listed attachments are not described as notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Compliance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the property owner and applicant information, mailing and 911 site addresses, and proposed construction type.

  3. 3

    Gather the Attachments

    Include a warranty deed, site plan, and survey or copy of plat.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Send the completed application and attachments to the Planning and Development Department by mail or email as listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certificate of Compliance Application request?
It requests a Certificate of Compliance for a platting exemption and asks for owner and applicant information, addresses, and the proposed construction type.
What attachments are required?
The application lists a warranty deed, site plan, and survey or copy of plat as attachments.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the property owner provides a name and date, and the listed attachments are not described as notarized.
How do I submit the Certificate of Compliance Application?
Submit it to the Planning and Development Department at the address listed on the form, Attn: Aracely Rodriguez, or email it to [email protected].

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