A building permit is required for most residential projects inside the corporate city of Houston limits; these include, but are not limited to:. A general overview of the residential building permit process.Residential permits apply to any development that occurs on private property and not for commercial use. Find your perfect space at Estates at Hollister. Price shown is Base Rent, does not include non-optional fees and utilities. B1 - 2 bedroom floorplan layout with 2 bathrooms and 1123 square feet. B1. Bedroom with glass balcony doors and skyline view. At The Gentry, you'll have a choice between spacious one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The Affordable Home Development Program seeks to create communities of single-family homes around Houston.