§ TX Texas
County permits
Harris County
Harris County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Harris County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Harris County Office of the County Engineer, Permits Division
- Website
- Harris County ePermits ↗
- Online portal
- Harris County ePermits ↗
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Harris County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Harris County, Texas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.