Harris County Permits

State
Texas
County
Harris
City
Houston
Postal Code
77092
Location
10555 Northwest Freeway
Phone
713-956-3000
Fax
256-851-6667
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Harris County Permits in Houston city in Harris County, Texas plans and guides the development of the Houston in order to improve the quality of life of Houston residents. Harris County Permits also known as the “Houston TX, Planning and Redevelopment Department, was created in 2007 and is located at 10555 Northwest Freeway, Houston Texas 77092.

Its mandate also involves restoring and preserving buildings based on standardized building codes. Furthermore, the Harris County Permits establishes the building laws and ensures every person can access the information via their official website %office website%.

The details help address land use, building projects, and trades such as plumbing. Harris County Permits staff is also tasked with providing professional and technical expertise to citizens. One can get in touch with the department through the phone number 713-956-3000 and fax of the office fax 256-851-6667

Sub Department Details

Below is a list of some of the major subdepartments one can find in the Harris County Permits:

1. The City of Houston Zoning Division

This division serves the role of upholding the zoning and plotting regulations of the county. This division works based on specific state and development code regulations. Zoning is also an important tool Houston city uses to ensure concise property valuations.

2. Retail and Redevelopment

The Houston planning department understands that the retail field is an important aspect of the economic and social health of the community. Thus, the organization commits to redeveloping sections of the community that suffer from undervaluation issues.

Through this department, Houston can assist in various functions such as strategic development. It also involves developing retail opportunities that can appeal to investors across the country.

3. The Building Permits and Houston Inspections Department

The goal of the Harris County Permits is to create compliance measures that involve various details. These include the zoning, fire, health, sanitation, and building departments in in Harris County. It also involves ensuring that both commercial and residential settings can adhere to certain living standards.

Directions

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