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Welcome to Residential Development Permitting

The Harris County Permit Office began issuing development permits in 1973. The Residential Permitting Section of the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department is working diligently to ensure that damage to homes, businesses and properties are minimized as a result of high water events such as floods or hurricanes. It is our goal to avoid increasing flood levels and to minimize losses through the adoption of the Regulations of Harris County, Texas for Flood Plain Management.

To accomplish this, Harris County has adopted regulations to promote construction and development in ways that will have minimal impact upon the watersheds that allow water to flow to the Gulf of Mexico. Permits are issued in accordance with these regulations to ensure that unincorporated areas of Harris County are able to qualify for flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Contact Information

Director of Permits
Darrell Hahn, P.E., CFM
darrell.hahn@harriscountytx.gov
Phone: 713-274-3776

Assistant Director of Permits
Yancy Scott, P.E., CFM
Yancy.scott@harriscountytx.gov
Phone: 713-274-4320

David Randolph, P.E., CFM
David.randolph@harriscountytx.gov
Phone: 713-274-3806

Residential Manager:
Al Lawson
Al.Lawson@harriscountytx.gov
Phone: 713-274-3782

1111 Fannin, 8th Floor
Houston, TX. 77002

Email:  Residential@harriscountytx.gov

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