Available Permit Applications

A permit is required for any construction, change in use or occupancy, alteration, and/or repair of any structure, building, or building system, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and irrigation systems. If in doubt, please contact the Permits Department for more information. All contractors must be registered with the City before obtaining commercial and residential permits. For permitting and contractor registration information, email the Permits Department at permits@cityofmanvel.com or by phone at 281-489-0630 x4.

Permit Checklists

If you're unsure what types of applications you'll need to fill out for your project or development, we've put together some handy checklists to help you navigate the process:

Please see below for a list of permits the City of Manvel may issue.

Contractor Permits

  1. Backflow Prevention Assembly Certified Test Report
  2. Commercial Vehicle Permit Application (Heavy Haul)
  3. Contractor Registration (PDF)
  4. Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Electrical Application (PDF)
  6. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Fire Sprinkler Permit Application (PDF)
  8. Fixed Suppression System Permit Application (PDF)
  9. Flammmable Combustible Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Irrigation Application 2019
  11. Mechanical Application (PDF)
  12. Plumbing Application (PDF)
  13. Rights-of-Way Permit Application
  14. Roofing Permit Application
  15. Sign Permit (PDF)
  16. Solicitors Application
  17. Pool or Spa Application (PDF)

Surveyors, Engineers, Septic and Well Contractors

  1. List of Windstorm and Surveyors
  2. List of Septic and Water Well Installers
  1. Commercial Change of Occupancy (PDF)
  2. Home Business Permit 2019 Writable
  3. Sign Permit (PDF)
  4. Temporary Commerical Business Permit Application