HCED - Permits Division
1111 Fannin, 11th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
All Regulations
Administratively Complete Checklist
Construction in Harris County or Harris County Flood Control ROW Regulations
Driveway Regulations
ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Sign Regulations
Harris County Fire Code Regulations - Effective 03/01/2022)
Floodplain Management Plan
Floodplain Management Regulations
Infrastructure Regulations, October 10, 2023 (Updated for use with 2023 Standards & Specifications)
Infrastructure Regulations, September 1, 2023 (Use with 2017 Standards & Specifications)
Licensing of Junkyards, Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards 2023
LID Design Criteria (2011)
Location of Communications Facility Structures Regulations
Harris County Residential Building Code Standards
Scrap Metal Permit Application
Scrap Metal Recycling Regulations - Jan. 2013
Stormwater Quality Regulations
Toll Road Sign Regulations
wastewater regulation 30 tac ch285
wastewater regulation local order (2010)
water rights
water well regulations
Change of Address Form
Fee Schedule
No Zoning Letter 2024
CODEWORD – Downstream Easements
Inspection Request Form
Chapter 11.086 Water Rights - Fill on Private Property (with Affidavit)
PowerRelease Request Form
Certificate of Compliance Request
Obtaining Permanent Power
Checklist for Acceptance Submittal
Directive for Financial Assurance Form
Emergency ROW Work Procedure & Contact Form
HC Pavement Marking Detail Sheet
Pavement Geometric Design Guidelines
HC Subdivision Standard Paving Detail Sheet
HC Wheel Chair Ramp Detail Sheet
HCFCD 48 Hour Pre-Construction Notification
Initial Inspection Request for Work in ROW form
Notification Bond for ROW - 2009
Notification of Construction in Right-of-Way Application
Perpetual Bond ROW - 2009
Request for Initial Inspection Form
Requirements for Record Drawing Inspection Submittal
Statement of Substantial Compliance (Lab Certification Form)
Submerged Storm Sewer Agreement Form
Alley Standard
City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual
Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet v1910 - DWG
Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet v1910 - PDF
Civil Development Review Sheet v20 - DWG
Civil Development Review Sheet v20 - PDF
Civil Development Review Sheet v18 - DWG
Civil Development Review Sheet v18 - PDF
Drainage Report Routing Sheet
Driveway 1 commercial sidewalks, driveways - Nov. 15, 2005
Driveway 2, monolithic driveways - Nov. 15, 2005
Driveway 3, residential sidewalks, driveways - Nov. 15, 2005
Driveway 4
Electronic Submittal Guidelines
Landscape Regulations Information Package
Mobile Home Floodplain Acknowledgement
MUD Maintenance Agreement
Notice of Detention Requirements Form
Paving Over Storm Sewer Agreement
Project Review Routing Form/Permit Application
Floodplain Management Plan (12/5/17)
Submerged Storm Sewer Agreement
CLOMR-LOMR-LOMR F Review Routing Application
Utility Letter
As-Built Certification
Change of Address
Driveway and Culvert Regulations
Driveway Sample
Floodplain Elevation Certificate
Fill Affidavit
Final Inspection Request Procedures
Fire Code As-Built Certificate
Floodplain Notes
Licensing of Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards
Project Review Routing Form
Salvage Yard License Application
Storm Information Package
Traffic Control Plan General Notes
Commercial Building Application
Design Occupancy Load Calculation Factor for Salon Style Businesses
Dry Hydrant Design Worksheet
Dry Hydrant Example Sheet
Electronic Lock Symbols
Electronic Locking System
Electronic Locks Procedures
Event Emergency Contacts
Small Tenant Application
Small Tenant Improvement Procedure
Fire Alarm Plan requirements
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Code Application
Fire Code Regulations - Effective Sept. 2019
Fire Code Review Sheet (instructions)
Fire Code Sheet Version 8.0 - DWG
Fire Code Sheet Version 8.0 - PDF
Fire Flow Calculator
Fire Lane Layout, General Requirements & Approved Sign
Fire Protection and Electronic Locks Application
Fixed Extinguishing Systems
Focus on Fire Protection
Hazardous Material Information Sheet (Report Form)
Hazardous Material Information Sheet (Summary Form)
High Piled Storage Form
One-Line Diagram
Phased Occupancy
Revisions Procedures
Residential Board and Care Certification Form
Sprinkler RequirementsSTANDARD – Fire Protection Water Supply Requirements
STANDARD – Portable Classroom Buildings
STANDARD - Spec Space / White Box Permits
STANDARD – Operational Permits
Standpipe / Wall Hydrant Systems
Standpipe Requirements
Underground Fire Line Requirements
Harris County Floodplain Management Regulations - Codeword
As-built Certificate
Commercial Permit Application
FEMA Form 086-0-34 June 2015
Application for Plat Approval
ETJ Sign Regulations
Fire Code Regulations
Harris County Road Law
New Harris County Tax Certificate Policy
Helpful Phone Numbers to Other Municipalities
Notification Regulations
On-site Sewage Facilities Regulations
Plat Review Requirements for No ETJ or Other ETJ's
New Recordation Procedures
Self Selection Checklist
Water Well Regulations
CLOMR-LOMR-LOMR F Review Routing Applications
As-built Certification
Notification Bond ROW - 2009
Construction of Driveways and/or Culverts on County Easements
ETJ Signage Regulations
Inspection Request Fax Form
Notice Application for Right-of-Way Construction
Perpetual Bond Form - 2009
Scenic Map
Toll Road Signage Regulations
Affidavit for Mobile Home
Agricultural Affidavit
Drainage to Sheetflow – Sample
Drainage to Swale and Sample
Fill Placement - Sample
Dwellings Terminology
Harris County Residential Floodplain Notes
Foundation Plan Example
Residential Permit Application
Sample Site Plan
Inspection Request FormHarris County Residential Building Code Standards
Application
Bond Form
TxDOT Load Restricted Bridge Map
Sign Permit Application
Signs Flyer and Checklist
Scenic Signage
Area of a Sign
Example of a Site Plan Submittal
Quantity
Requirements
Toll Road Signage
ETJ Signage
2008 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan
ETJ Sign Quantity
Acceptable Urban Forestry Criteria
Obtaining a New Stormwater Quality Permit
Annual P.E. Inspection Certification Form
Annual Permittee Certification of Proper Operation Form
Stormwater Quality Application for Renewal/Transfer
Stormwater Quality Permit Renewal Packet
Stormwater Quality Permit FAQ
Stormwater Quality Affidavit to the Public
Cut Sheet Information
Example of SWQ MUD Letter
Example SWPPP Manual (Dec. 2005)
Example SWQMP Manual (Dec. 2005)
Guidance Manual for New Development / Redevelopment (2004)
HCFCD Revised Floatable Screen
Industrial Activity Certificate vs SWPPP Construction Activity
Industrial Activity Certification Form
Master Permit Guide Sheet
Permittee & Engineer Certification of SWQMP Forms
Proposed Applicability Chart
Renewing / Transferring a Stormwater Quality Permit
SWPPP Checklist
SWPPP Detail Sheet (PDF)
SWPPP Detail Sheet (DWG)
SWQ As-built Certificate
SWQ Guidelines for Harris County Linear Projects (8-21-07)
SWQ Plan Review Sheet
SWQMP Checklist (2015-10)
Stormwater Quality Vegetative Easement
Trails and Greenways SWQMP Requirement Sheet
Vegetative Controls Maintenance Declaration
Urban Forestry Design Sheet
Urban Forestry Overview
As-built Certificate Checklist (SWQ)
As-built Certificate (SWQ)
Stormwater Quality Guidelines for Harris County Linear Projects (8-21-07)
OSSF Acknowledgement of Testing Requirements
OSSF Affidavit to the Public
E-File Affidavit
OSSF Permit Application
OSSF Property Owners Statement (licensed system)
OSSF Property Owners Statement (unlicensed system)
OSSF Site Evaluation
Onsite Wastewater - 30TAC285
Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU) in Impaired Watershed Policy
30-Day Average Interpretation in Impaired Watersheds - Legal Opinion
Map of Bacteria Impaired Streams
WWTP Express Review Sheet
Water Wells Application
Water Wells Rules
Onsite Wastewater - Harris County Local Order
Inspection Process
Latest News
NEW- Revised Regulations
NEW- Checklist for Triage Review of Administratively Complete Application
NEW- Inspection Request
NEW- Fee Schedule
NEW- Storm Event Repair Permit
Minimum Standards for Communities Draining to Harris County
Fire Lane Checklist
Request for Abandonment of Flood Plain Easement
CODEWORD - Floodplain Easement Clarification
Harris County Fire Code Regulations (Amended 12/14/2021, Effective 03/01/2022)
LOMR for West Little York Bridge over Bear Creek
Petition Vested Rights Determination
Harris County Small Watershed Restrictor Calculator User Instructions
Harris County Small Watershed Restrictor Calculator
Harris County, TX Small Watershed Restrictor Study Phase 3
Links & Tools
New - Amended Salvage Yard Regulations- Amended Salvage Yard Regulations
e-Permits Overview
Look what’s new in PLATTING
Property Search and Address Map
FEMA
Harris County Health Department
Development Inspections
Final Fire Inspection Request
Fireworks Stands
Geographic Information Systems
Harris County, Texas
Harris County Regulations (12/5/2017)
Floodplain Regulations Cheat Sheet
Foundation Certificate
Harris County Appraisal District
Harris County Flood Control
Harris County Fire Marshal Office
HHW - Household Hazardous Waste
Job Start Notification
Legacy Permits Log In (CHROME)
Residential Alarm Permit
Quick Docs
All Documents and Forms
NEW- Revising Approved Plans
NEW - Civil Review Sheet (PDF/DWG)
NEW - Change of Address
NEW - General Information Request
Emergency ROW Work
HC Culvert Pipe Procedure
Incorporated Municipalities
No ETJ Zone MTFP
2017 COH Major Thoroughfare Plan
No Zoning Letter-2024
NEW Power Release Status
Power Release
Contacts
General Inquiries HCPermitsTech@harriscountytx.gov
ePermits Support ePermits Support
Records Request/FOIA Requests
Report Unpermitted Development or Compliance Issues: Report a Complaint
Permits Directory
Harris County Floodplain Administrator Darrell Hahn, P.E.
darrell.hahn@harriscountytx.gov
Manager - Harris County Watershed Protection Danielle Cioce, MS, PMP
danielle.cioce@harriscountytx.gov
10555 Northwest Freeway Office Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77092
Permits Office Main Phone: 713-274-3900
Days: Monday - Friday (Except Holidays)
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Holiday Office Closures