EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30, 2020 ANY INSPECTION REQUESTED AFTER 7:00 A.M. WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY
Online Services 
Visit the
Building Permits and Inspections Service Center website to perform any of the following tasks:
- Schedule or cancel inspections
- Obtain inspection results
- View permit and plan tracking statuses
- View permit details
- View and pay permit and inspection fee
Note: Please print receipt of payment. Must show proof of payment to request a new water account at Utility Billing Department.
Inspections
Inspections scheduled before 7 a.m. will be performed on the same business day. Inspections scheduled after 7 a.m. will be performed on the next business day. Inspections can be requested online or by calling 281-470-5130.
Building Codes
The City of La Porte recently approved the 2018 Building Code editions and the 2020 National Electrical Code to be effective November 28, 2020.
Commercial Permit Submittal Requirements
- Hard copies: Complete Building Permit Application, (2) 24 X 36 Complete Plan set, and Site Plan
- USB must include the following in PDF format: Complete Building Permit Application, Complete Plan set in a single file, and Site Plan (Please do not submit CD in lieu of USB)
Holidays:
January 1, 2021 (New Year's)
April 2, 2021 (Good Friday)
May 31, 2021 (Memorial Day)
July 5, 2021 (Independence Day)
September 6, 2021 (Labor Day)
November 25-26, 2021 (Thanksgiving)
December 24-27, 2021 (Christmas)
December 31, 2021 (New Year's)