Harris County Development Services & Permits

Did you know? Residential permits apply to any development on private property. Examples of private property development include mobile homes, additions to existing homes, swimming pools, porches, private paving, garages, new home construction, patios and any structural repairs. For questions, contact us at 713-274-3900 or email: [email protected].

Meet Kirkwood Watson! He is a civil and minor site development plans examiner. Kirkwood reviews civil development plans and minor site or non-substantial improvement plans to ensure they comply with Harris County regulations. He has worked with the County for 24 years. “I enjoy being able to use the expertise I gained from various groups I worked in over the years to expedite permit applications and requests,” says Kirkwood.

The Harris County Permits Office is always looking for talented people to join the permits team. Check out current opportunities here: https://tinyurl.com/mramc862

You can easily check the status of your permits and what stage they are currently in by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/27bfstcw

The Department of Engineering offices, including Permits, will be open to the public on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Due to the winter weather conditions, the Department of Engineering offices, including Permits, will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Permits Office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Freezing temperatures are expected starting Saturday evening into early next week due to an arctic cold front moving in the area. Remember to protect people, pets, pipes and plants. For more information on how to prepare for winter weather and stay safe, visit: www.weather.gov/safety/winter Stay up-to-date on weather conditions by signing up for alerts from www.readyharris.org

Need assistance prior to submitting a residential permit application? The Permits Office offers residents the opportunity to meet with plan reviewers for 20 minutes anytime between 7:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday at our Permits Office located at 10555 Northwest Freeway, Suite 120, Houston, TX 7709.
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Did you know business and residential burglar and fire alarm permits are required in unincorporated Harris County? To register for a burglar or fire alarm permit, visit: www.hcsoalarmpermit.com

Meet Fredrick Assabill! He is a civil development plans examiner. Fredrick reviews commercial development projects to ensure designers and engineers follow Harris County guidelines so the infrastructure is safe for the public. He has worked with the County for six months. “I enjoy being exposed to different projects where I am constantly learning in a supportive environment in which staff are always there to help when I need it,” says Fredrick.

Look up permits using the Harris County Engineering Department Permit Mapping Tool. Search by address or use the interactive map to locate the property. View the map here: https://www.eng.hctx.net/permits/Permit-Information-Tool