Harris County Temporarily Waives Permit Fees & Inspections
- Written by Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Harris County is temporarily waiving permit fees and inspections on reconstruction related to Hurricane Ike. Fees will be suspended through April 1, 2009.
Permits are required for:
.Major storm related damage and repairs (e.g., holes in roof or flood damage)
Permits are not required for:
.Building code related work (e.g., electrical or plumbing)
.Roof shingle replacements
.Damaged windows
.Perimeter Fencing (unless in 100-year floodplain)
Permit and inspection fees will ONLY be waived for the reconstruction of buildings damaged by storm events.
All construction above and beyond storm related damages ( property additions) require a permit and fees are applicable.
For more information, please contact Harris County Permits at 713-956-3000 or visit our new location at 10555 Northwest Freeway, Ste 146, Houston, TX 77092 during the hours of 7:30 AM-4:00 PM