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Once you have completed all requirements for your Certificate of Compliance, request the certificate by clicking on Certificate of Compliance.

 

If you need to submit your Certificate of Compliance manually, you may click on Request for Certificate of Compliance.

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Contact

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Compliance Group

(713) 274-3926

Email Compliance

Permits Main Phone

(713) 274-3900

   

Submit Plans
What You Need To Know

Submit Plans

This is not required.

What You Need To Know

  • All plans must be reviewed prior to the permits being issued and completed. The Certificate of Compliance is the last item you will receive for your commercial permit.

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After Approval

About

This is an application to receive a Certificate of Compliance from the Harris County Permits Office. 

Certificate of Compliance 

A Certificate of Compliance is required for businesses to operate in Harris County, and it is only issued to commercial structures that require a Fire Marshal’s inspection. 

To receive a Certificate of Compliance your project must have:

  • No open violations
  • All applicable inspections completed and passed
  • All required permits closed out, including Civil Site Development, Stormwater Quality, Right-of-Way, and any other related permits
  • Must have passed the Fire Marshal’s inspection

Additional Resources

After Approval

Once you receive the Certificate of Compliance, please sign it and place it in a location on the wall of your business where it can be seen by the public.

Schedule By Phone
Schedule Online
What You Need To Know

Schedule By Phone

No Certificates of Compliance are issued via a phone call.

Schedule Online

Complete all inspections through Development Inspections and then the Fire Marshal’s inspection may be requested.

What You Need To Know

All inspections must be completed and passed prior to applying for the Certificate of Compliance, including the Fire Marshal’s inspection. The Fire Marshal’s inspection needs to be annotated as passed in E-Permits.To request any required inspections for Harris County, click on the following:

Processing Time
10 Business Days
Inspection
Required
Valid Period

No Expiration
Fee
See Fee Schedule
Plan Review

Required
Administrative Fee

See Fee Schedule
Renewal

Not Required

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