Reviewed local pilot page
Reviewed water heater permit record for Houston, TX. Results use approved official sources and show verification dates.
How to use this page
Confirm the permit authority. This page is scoped to Houston, TX. If a property is outside city limits or in a special district, confirm the local authority before using this as a planning path.
Keep permits and incentives separate. A rebate or utility incentive does not replace permit review, and an empty rebate section only means HomeReq has no approved local program record published for this project yet.
Open the official source before starting work. Use the source cards and verification dates as a trail back to the issuing department, utility, or program administrator.
Permit Records
Verified 2026-05-01
Houston Permitting Center's Water Heater permit page states that a plumbing permit is required for replacement and installation of water heaters. For single-family residences, the page says plan review is not needed, but the permit must be obtained by a master plumber registered with the City of Houston and inspection is required.
Official applicationRebate Records
No approved rebate or incentive record is published for this project yet.
Evidence
Houston Permitting Center · Local Building Department · tier A · verified 2026-05-01
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