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Documents	Description	Last Modified Date	tags

applicationName	description	lastModifiedDate	buttonURL	buttonIcon.iconCSSClass	buttonName	tags
As-built Certificate Checklist (SWQ)	SWQ as-built certification pre-certification checklist	10/20/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_as_built_cert_checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,inspectionchecklist,stormwaterqualityinspeciton,
ARCADIAN GARDENS SECTION 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Arcadian%20Garden%20Section%203%20Partial%20Replat%20No%202%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
Acceptable Urban Forestry Criteria	Acceptable Urban Forestry Criteria and Acceptable species list for urban forestry	08/24/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_acceptable_urban_forestry_criteria.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
Administratively Complete Checklist			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/7.11.23-Uploads/Administratively%20Complete%20Checklist.pdf?ver=8-zHLEcV_Bm9cxAFojUBjg%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU) in Impaired Watershed Policy	Notification to advise on revised rules for OSSF on July 1, 2009	3/16/2010	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/aerobic_treatment_units.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,wastewater,procedures,
Affidavit for Mobile Home	Mobile Home Affidavit	03/13/2012	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/residential_affidavit_for_mobile_home.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	affidavit,pdf,residentialdevelopment1,
Agricultural Affidavit	Agricultural Affidavit	09/21/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/agricultural_affidavit.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	affidavit,pdf,residentialdevelopment1,
Alley Standard	Exhibit for Alley Standard		/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_alley_standard.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,
Annual P.E. Inspection Certification Form	P.E. certifying that the SWQ feature(s) is operating as per the approved plans	07/13/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_annual_PE_insp_cert_form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
Annual Permittee Certification of Proper Operation Form	Owner certifying that the SWQ feature(s) has been operating per the approved SWQMP	07/13/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_annual_permitee_cert_form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
Application for Plat Approval	An application for Preliminary Plat review in the ETJ and NO ETJ jurisdiction (not applicable for COH ETJ)	07/17/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Approval_App_Rev_12-2016.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Arcadian Garden Section 3 Partial Replat No 2		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Rene%20Ranch%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Arcadian Gardens Section 3 Partial Replat No 1			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Public%20Notices/ARCADIAN-GARDENS-SECTION-3-PARTIAL-REPLAT-NO-1_PH.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
As-Built Certificate (Development)	Required for development in Floodplain	04/01/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/As_Built_Certificate_ABC_2025.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,asbuiltcertificate,enforcement1,
As-Built Certificate (Storm Water Quality)	Signed and sealed certificate documenting that a constructed SWQ feature was constructed according to the plans and specifications.	10/20/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_as_built_certificate.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,asbuiltcertificate,enforcement1,
As-built Certificate (Fire Code)	This Document is used to request your Fire Marshal's Inspection - Fire Code As-built Certificate	04/30/2018	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC-ABC_0518.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,asbuiltcertificate,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
BARNABA ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Barnaba%20Estates%20Partial%20Replat%20No%202%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
Barnaba Estates No. 1.		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Barnaba%20Estates%20Partial%20Replat%20No%201%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
Barnaba Estates Partial Replat No 1		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Barnaba%20Estates%20Partial%20Replat%20No%201%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Barnaba Estates Partial Replat No 2		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Barnaba%20Estates%20Partial%20Replat%20No%202%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Block Book Maps (HC Tax Office)	Tax Assessor Block Book Maps of grandfathered tracts of land.		https://www.hctax.net/Property/Resources	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,platting1,
Bond Form	Standard Bond form for Oversize & Overweight loads Transports	08/30/2006	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/oversize_overweight_bond_form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,overheightoverweighttransportation,
Bridge Rail Details Drawing (click on File type to open)	Standard detail for bridge railing (duplicate from standard drawing page)	08/11/2017	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/professional-services/standards-bridge/2M/BRS.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc
CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 2		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Sec%202-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 3		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Sec%203%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 3.		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Sec%203%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 4.		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Sec%204%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
CYPRESS AT CYPRESS LAKES STREET DEDICATION AND RESERVES SEC 1		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Street%20Dedication%20and%20Reserve-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
Certificate of Compliance Request	Certificate issued once Harris County Regulations have been meet for commercial project that require a Fire Marshall Inspection	10/11/2016	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/C-of-C-RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	link,html,occupancy,
Change of Address Form	This form allows you to submit a change of address for issued permit applications	07/19/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/change_of_address.pdf	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	form,pdf,administrative,
Change of Address Request	Request an address change		/permits/Address-Change	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,occupancy,
Chapter 11.086 Water Rights - Fill on Private Property (with Affidavit)	Fill on Private Property Affidavit	02/27/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/fill_affidavit.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	affidavit,pdf,residentialdevelopment1,
Checklist for Acceptance Submittal	Drawing requirements for acceptance submittals	05/15/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/ACC_checklist_for_acceptance_submittal.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,planreviewchecklist,
Checklist for Civil Review	Checklist requirements for Civil Review	09/16/2024	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/CIVILREVIEWCHECKLIST09_16_24HC.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,
Civil Development Review Sheet v20	Old Harris County Review Sheet PDF Format	05/27/2020	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/HCRS1909-052720.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Civil Development Review Sheet v20	Current Harris County Review Sheet AutoCAD Format	05/27/2020	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/HCRS1909-052720.dwg	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,dwg,reviewsheet,
Civil Development Review Sheet v21		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Civil%20Development%20Review%20Sheet%20v21.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Civil Development Review Sheet v21 DWG		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Civil%20Development%20Review%20Sheet%20v21.dwg	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Commercial Driveway Preliminary Checklist	A checklist of the commercial driveway preliminary inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Commercial%20Driveway%20Preliminary%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Commercial Sign Checklist	A checklist of the sign inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Commercial%20Sign%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Construction in Harris County or Harris County Flood control ROW Regulations	Construction in ROW regulations	04/15/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/New%20Updates/Construction_in_Harris_County_or_Harris_County_Flood_Control_ROW_Regulations.pdf?ver=ZPlAVFF3SwECx8wKJctSbg%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,
Contractor's Material and Test Certification for Aboveground Piping (SF041)	Public record, notifies public of existing septic on property	03/21/2022	https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/sf041sprabovgrn.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,stateform,
Contractor's Material and Test Certification for Underground Piping (SF042)	document which explains what parameters are tested on the septic	03/22/2022	https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/sf042sprundergd.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open doc	pdf,fireprotection,stateform,
Crossing at Cypress Lakes Sec 2		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Sec%202-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Crossing at Cypress Lakes Street Dedication and Reserves Sec 1		11/14/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Crossing%20at%20Cypress%20Lakes%20Street%20Dedication%20and%20Reserve-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Curb Ramp Detail	Standard detail for curb ramps		/Portals/43/documents/Publications/professional-services/standard-civil/4-Misc/ADAR.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,specifcations,
Cut Sheet Information	SWQ urban Forestry tree planting procedure and watering requirements.	08/24/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_cut_sheet_information.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
Design Occupancy Load Calculation Factor for Salon Style Businesses	Codewords are provided for clarity on how Harris County Fire Code administrators interpret issues with a specific occupancy load calculations	10/31/2013	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Design_Occupancy_Load_Calculation_Factor_for_Salon_Style_Businesses.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,codeword,
Development Inspection Request	To request for development inspection.		https://epermits.harriscountytx.gov/InspectionRequest.aspx	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,occupancy,
Directive for Financial Assurance Form	Form for Surtey Retain / Release options for acceptance	05/15/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Directive%20for%20Financial%20Assurance%20Form%20-%20Draft.docx	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,rightofway1,pdf,
Drainage Report Routing Sheet	Harris County Drainage Report Review Routing Form	11/11/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/drainage_report_routing_sheet.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,form,pdf,
Drainage to Sheetflow – Sample	Sheetflow Drainage Exhibit	04/05/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Drainage%20to%20Sheetflow-Sample.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Drainage to Swale and Sample	Swale Drainage Exhibit	04/05/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Drainage%20to%20Swale-Sample.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Dreamland Place Section 2 Partial Replat No. 4	not permanent	04/13/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/DREAMLAND%20PLACE%20SECTION%202%20PARTIAL%20REPLAT%20NO%204.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,notice,platting1,
Driveway 1 - Commercial sidewalks, driveways - Nov. 15, 2005	Exhibit Commercial sidewalk driveway	10/19/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_driveway_one.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
Driveway 2 - Monolithic driveways - Nov. 15, 2005	Exhibit Monolithic driveway	10/19/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_driveway_two.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
Driveway 3 - Residential sidewalks, driveways - Nov. 15, 2005	Exhibit residential sidewalk driveway	10/19/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_driveway_three.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
Driveway 4 - General Notes	General driveway notes	10/19/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_driveway_four.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
Driveway Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/driveway_regs.pdf?ver=F1ct954nP7SRg9E_v0vVgw%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Driveway Sample	Harris County Drive Exhibit	08/18/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Driveway_Plan_Example.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Dry Hydrant Example Sheet	This document provides you an example on the operation and design of a dry hydrant.		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_dry_hydrant_example_sheet_model.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,example,
Dwellings Terminology	Harris County Singel & Multi-Family Dwellings Exhibit	04/16/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/residential_dwellings_terminology.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,standards,
E-File Affidavit	Instructions for E-Filing affidavit	01/19/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/E-file-Affid.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	affidavit,pdf,wastewater,
EPermit GIS Instructions			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Digital%20Plat/EPermit_GIS_Instructions.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,digital-plat,platting1,
EPermits Platting Template 2017			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Digital%20Plat/EPermits_Platting_Template_2017.gdb.zip		Open Doc	digital-plat,platting1,
ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Sign Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/etj_sign_regs.pdf?ver=Tv554-w7EpcJEl_9Tqj2pg%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
El Cielo Addition Partial Replat No 1			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Public%20Notices/EL-CIELO-ADDITION-PARTIAL-REPLAT-NO-1_PH.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,platting1,
Electronic Lock Procedures 4-24	Electronic Locks Procedures	04/24/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Electronic-Lock-Procedures-4-24.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,fireprotection,
Electronic Lock Symbols	Symbol Index for electronic locking systems.	05/09/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Electronic_Lock_Symbols.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,specifcations,
Electronic Locking System	Codewords are provided for clarity on how Harris County Fire Code administrators interpret issues with electronic locking systems.	05/09/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_code_electronic_locks.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,codeword,
Electronic Locks Procedures	Electronic Lock Procedures for a plan submittal to be reviewed, approved and permit issuance.	04/17/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_harris_county_electric_locking_devices.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,procedures,
Electronic Speed Feedback Sign Details	Standard detail for speed feedback signs	02/16/2018	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/ESFSDetails_180216.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,specifcations,
Elevation Certificate	Required for development in Floodplain	06/26/2023	https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/160	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	form,pdf,enforcement1,
Emergency ROW Work Procedure & Contact Form	Submittal form for Emergency work within the ROW.	05/10/2018	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Emergency%20Utility%20Work%20in%20Harris%20ROW%2009.12.2024.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,procedures,
Example SWPPP Manual (Dec. 2005)	sample SWPPP	08/24/2009	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_example_SWQPPP_manual.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,example,
Example SWQMP Manual (Dec. 2005)	Sample SWQMP	02/28/2013	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_example_SWQMP_manual.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,example,
Example of SWQ MUD Letter	letter is to notify Harris County that (Name of MUD) agrees to provide the necessary maintenance for listed SWQ facilities	05/02/2022	/Portals/43/documents/8.21.23-Uploads/CV_mud_maint_agree.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,example,
Floodplain Management Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/New%20Updates/Floodplain_Management_Regulations.pdf?ver=0LVxaTdvvij6RNl1Glzh3A%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Infrastructure Regulations, October 10, 2023 (Updated for use with 2023 Standards & Specifications)			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Infrastructure%20Regulations/Regulations%20for%20Approval%20Acceptance%20of%20Infrastructure.pdf?ver=OqSeK2gdFZ35suA3Jd-KCg%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Infrastructure Regulations, September 1, 2023 (Use with 2017 Standards and Specifications)			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Infrastructure%20Regulations/Infrastructure%20Regulations%20September%201%202023.pdf?ver=OQAaiq6WqSckMXUu4veHTg%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Licensing of Junkyards, Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards 2023			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zlhYThqeBvk%3d&portalid=155	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,

applicationName	description	lastModifiedDate	buttonURL	buttonIcon.iconCSSClass	buttonName	tags
Harris County Fire Code Regulations (Effective 10-1-2025)	Harris County Fire Code Regulations, Revised	11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Harris%20County%20Fire%20Code%20Regulations%20-%20Effective%2010-1-2025.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,
Harris County Tank 7-2024 Standard	Fire Protection Tank Standard	07/09/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/STANDARD-Harris-County-Tank-7-2024.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,
Fire Code Sheet Version 9.0	Fire Code Review Sheet	07/09/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FCRS2025-9-0.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,fireprotection,
Fire Code Review Sheet 9.0	Harris County Fire Code Regulations, Revised. AutoCAD Format	02/04/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FCRS2025-09-final.dwg	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,dwg,fireprotection,
Fill Affidavit	Affidavit to acknowledge owners responsibilities with respect to Fill in the Floodplain		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/fill_affidavit.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,agreement,
Industrial Activity Certificate vs SWPPP Construction Activity	Explanation between General Construction Permit (SWPPP) and post construction (SWQMP) permit and Industrial SWPPP	08/24/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_industrial_activity_vs_SWPPP_activity.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
High Piled Storage Form	Applicant to complete this form for High-Pile Storage	09/27/2019	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC-High-piled-storage.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
Industrial Activity Certification Form	Owner certification to obtain coverage for Industrial Permitting	08/08/2013	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_INDUSTRIAL_ACTIVITY_CERTIFICATION.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
Guidance Manual for New Development / Redevelopment (2004)	Guidance document for new development and redevelopment Projects.	04/15/2004	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_manual_residential_devel.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,standards,
Financial Surety Worksheet	For plats proposing the dedication of a public street(s) and construction of paving and appurtenant drainage, a Financial Surety is required prior to plat approval	08/02/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/PLAT_FinSuret.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Harris County Small Watershed Restrictor Calculator	Report which is part of the septic design package	07/30/2024	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/HarrisCounty_Small_Watershed_Orifice_Calculator_PROTECTED.xlsm	fa-solid fa-file-excel	Open Doc	pdf,hcsmallwatershedrestrictorcalculationsstudy1,tool,
Fire Alarm Plan requirements	Procedures to assist you with Fire Alarm Plan submittal, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	07/15/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_fire_alarm_requirements.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet v1910	Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet - PDF	10/04/2019	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/HCFCD-RS1910.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	floodcontroldistrict1,pdf,reviewsheet,
Harris County Small Watershed Restrictor Calculator User Instructions	Reference maps	03/12/2021	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Instructions_for_Harris _County_Small_Watershed_Restrictor.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,userguide,hcsmallwatershedrestrictorcalculationsstudy1,
Fire Protection Application		10/2/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_fire_protection_app.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Fire Mashall Inspection	To request for a fire marshal inspection.		/About/Divisions/Permits/Inspection-Forms/Fire	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,occupancy,
Harris County Residential Floodplain Notes	Residential Floodplain Notes	12/28/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Resid_FP_Notes-201712.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,floodplainmanagement,residentialdevelopment1,
Fire Alarm Systems	Procedures to assist you with fire alarm system, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	07/7/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FCAlarmReq170707.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Food Establishments	This document will guide you through the process of plan review for new and existing food establishments.	10/04/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Food_Estab_Procedure.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,standards,
Floodplain Management Plan (12/5/17)	Harris County Floodplain Regulations	12/10/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FPMRegs120517.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,floodplainmanagement,
Harris County Road Log	HC Road Log search link		/Services/Development-Services-and-Permits/Right-of-Way/Road-Log	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,platting1,
Final Inspection Request Procedures	These procedures will assist you with the Fire Code Inspection process.	08/29/2018	/Portals/eng/Documents/Publications/Final_InspectRQPro.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,procedures,
HC PLAT Layer Instructions			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Digital%20Plat/HC_PLAT_Layer_Inst.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,digital-plat,platting1,
Fire Flow Calculator	required	08/22/2019	/Portals/43/Documents/FC/Fire-Flow-Calculator2019.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,tool,
Fire Extinguisher System Installation Certificate (SF205)	Public record, notifies public of existing septic on property	01/07/2021	https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/SF205extinstallREV.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,stateform,
Fire Code Checklist	This checklist will help assist you with the Fire Code Plan Review process	07/19/2022	/Portals/43/documents/Fire_Lane_Site_Development_Checklist_.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,planreviewchecklist,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
Foundation Plan Example	Foundation Plan Exhibit	10/20/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/foundation_plan_example.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Fire Code Sheet Version 8.0 - DWG	Harris County Fire Code Review sheet version 8		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FCRS2018-08.dwg	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	dwg,reviewsheet,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
HCSO Residential Fire/Burglar Alarm Permit	HCSO Alarm Administration Website Link		https://www.hcsoalarmpermit.com/	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,pdf,residentialdevelopment1,
Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet v1910	Harris County Flood Control Review Sheet - AutoCAD	10/04/2019	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/HCFCD-RS1910.dwg	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	floodcontroldistrict1,dwg,reviewsheet,
Harris County Residential Building Code Standards	Harris County Residential Building Code Website Link		/permits/Residential/Permitting/Residential-Building-Code	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,residentialdevelopment1,
Fixed Extinguishing Systems		1/1/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Harris%20County%20Fixed%20Fire%20Extinguisher%20System%20Submittal%20Guidelines%201-1-2025.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Harris County, TX Small Watershed Restrictor Study Phase 3	Required	04/01/2021	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Harris_County_Small_Watershed_Restrictor_Study_Phase_3_Final-03-31-2021.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,study,hcsmallwatershedrestrictorcalculationsstudy1,
Harris County Foundation Certificate	Document to document elevation requirements for structures outside the floodplain to ensure they meet HC Floodplain Regulations	04/01/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/HarrisCountyFoundationCertificate2025.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Inspection Process	An overview of the development inspection process	04/25/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Inspection%20Process%20v3.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Final Site Inspection Checklist	A checklist of the commercial final site inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Final%20Site%20Inspection%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
FEMA Form 086-0-34 June 2015	FEMA Flood Proofing Certificate	06/26/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/fema_form-ff-206-fy22-153_0.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,floodplainmanagement,floodplainmanagement1,
Hazardous Material Information Sheet (Report Form)	Applicant to complete when facility has hazardous materials	07/08/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_hazmat_info_report_form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
HCFCD Revised Floatable Screen	Floatable collection screen detail sheet in PDF format	04/23/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_HCFCD_floatable_screen_model.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
Fire Alarm Installation Certificate (SF035)	State Certification form for the installation of Fire Alarm system	08/16/2022	https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/SF035alinstall.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,stateform,
Harris County Road Law	Harris County Road Law	07/09/2012	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/road_law.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,overheightoverweighttransportation,standards,
Fire Lane Layout, General Requirements & Approved Sign	This standard provides details about fire lane layout, design, signage, and striping requirements.	02/13/2020	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Fire_Lane_Layout2020.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,standards,
Junkyard or Automotive Wrecking Salvage Yard Facility Checklist	A checklist of the junkyard and automotive wrecking salvage inspection requirements	12/11/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Junkyard%20or%20Automotive%20Wrecking%20%20Salvage%20Yard%20Facility%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Generation Park South Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Public%20Notices/GPS1RP1-web.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
Fill Placement - Sample	Fill Placement Exhibit	04/05/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Fill%20Placement-Sample.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Fire Code Review Sheet (instructions)	These instructions will assist you with navigating and completing the Fire Code Review Sheet.	03/01/2007	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_review_sheet_instructions.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,reviewsheet,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,
HCFCD 48 Hour Pre-Construction Notification	Flood Control District 48 hour notification form	12/28/2018	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Reg1810.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,rightofway1,pdf,
HCED Digitial Plat RQ			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Digital%20Plat/HCED_Digitial_Plat_RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,digital-plat,platting1,
Hazardous Material Information Sheet (Summary Form)	Applicant to complete when facility has hazardous materials	07/08/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_hazmat_info_summary_form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,

applicationName	description	lastModifiedDate	buttonURL	buttonIcon.iconCSSClass	buttonName	tags
LID Design Criteria (2011)	HC Low Impact Development and Green Infrastruction Design Criteria for storm water management	05/03/2011	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_LID_design_criteria.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,standards,
LID Design Criteria (2011)			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_LID_design_criteria.pdf?ver=jemvC6GeJuEsoQxhSveWOQ%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Landscape Regulations Information Package	Harris County Landscape Regulations	08/07/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/PLAT_landscape_regs_info_package.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,
Lienholder's Subordination to Dedication	Lienholders must either sign the plat or execute a Lienholder’s Subordination to Dedication document as promulgated by the Harris County Engineer.	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Lienholders_Subordination_to_Dedication.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Lienholder's Subordination to Dedication Instructions	Requirement for ATUs installed in impaired water sheds	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/documents/Plat%20docs/Lienholders_Subordination_to_Dedication_Instructions.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,userguide,platting1,
Location of Communications Facility Structures Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/location_of_communication_facilities_regs.pdf?ver=-gc4BpDH624IavEVHV8ekQ%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
MUD Maintenance Agreement	Affidavit to acknowledge MUDs responsibilities with respect to providing maintenance for facilities	05/02/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/CV_mud_maint_agree.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,agreement,
Map of Bacteria Impaired Streams	Impaired Streams Map of Harris County based on TCEQ data.	01/29/2010	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSF_BacteriaImpaired.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	map,pdf,wastewater,
Map of Harris County Toll Roads	A map of the county that displays all of the Harris County Maintained Toll Roads		https://www.hctra.org/TollRoadMap#OverviewSection	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	map,pdf,signs,
Map of Scenic Areas	A map of the county that displays all of our Scenic Districts	10/06/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SIGN_scenicdistricts_updated.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	map,pdf,signs,
Master Permit Guide Sheet	Instructions for creating a Master SWQMP	02/14/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Updated%20Forms/Master_Permit_Guide_Sheet.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,userguide,
Mobile Home Floodplain Acknowledgement	Affidavit to acknowledge ownership & family residence only		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/residential_affidavit_for_mobile_home.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,affidavit,pdf,
Municode	Municode serves as the online regulatory database for Harris County, featuring both current and amended regulations.		https://harriscounty.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=Notice_To_User	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,administrative,
No ETJ Zone MTFP	No ETJ Major Thoroughfare Plan	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/No%20ETJ%20Zone%20MTFP.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,standards,platting1,
No Zoning Letter 2025	No Zoning letter	01/01/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Harris%20County%20Zoning%20Letter%202025.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,standards,platting1,
Notice of Detention Requirements Form	Affidavit to acknowledge owner's responsibilities for operation and maintenance of the detention facility	09/12/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/notice_of_detention_requirements_form1.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,affidavit,pdf,
OSSF Acknowledgement of Testing Requirements	Acknowledgement of testing requirements for an OSSF using proprietary, secondary or non-standard treatment systems.	02/23/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSFTESTRQ2016.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,wastewater,
OSSF Affidavit to the Public	Affidavit to acknowledge owners responsibilities with respect to the permitted OSSF system	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSF%20Affid%20to%20Pub%2020151023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	affidavit,pdf,wastewater,
OSSF Property Owners Statement (licensed system)	Property owners Statement with respect to the properties OSSF that is Licensed.	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSF%20Prop%20Own%20State%20Perm%2020151023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,wastewater,
OSSF Property Owners Statement (unlicensed system)	Same as above for unlicensed systems	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/OSSF%20Prop%20Own%20State%20Unlic%2020151023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,wastewater,
OSSF Site Evaluation	OSSF Site Evaluation form	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSF%20Site%20Eval%2020151023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,wastewater,
OSSF Subdivision Planning Report Requirements Package	OSSF Feasibility Report guidelines	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/OSSF%20Subdivision%20Planning%20Report%20Requirements%20Package.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,procedures,platting1,
Obtaining Permanent Power	Steps to obtain permanent power	07/21/2017	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Obtain_Perm_Pwr1703.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	html,occupancy,procedures,
Obtaining a New Stormwater Quality Permit	Short instructions to obtain SWQ Permit	02/14/2022	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Updated%20Forms/Obtaining-a-SWQ-Permit-02_14_22.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,procedures,
On-Site Sewerage Facilities (OSSF) application	On-Site Sewerage Facilities application for the OSSF permit.		https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Harris_County_OSSF_App.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Onsite Wastewater - 30TAC285	Texas Administrative Code for OSSFs	07/20/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/285%20-%20Dec2012.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,wastewater,standards,
Onsite Wastewater - Harris County Local Order	TCEQ's Local Order for OSSFs in Harris County	02/14/2011	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/LocalOrder2010.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,wastewater,standards,
Owner's Ratification of a Plat	Owners of property located within the plat must either sign the plat or execute an Owner’s Ratification of Plat document, as promulgated by the County Engineer.	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Owners%20Ratification%20of%20a%20Plat.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Owner's Ratification of a Plat - Instructions	required form for wastewater treatment plant reviews	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/documents/Plat%20docs/Owners%20Ratification%20of%20a%20Plat%20Instructions.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,userguide,platting1,

applicationName	description	lastModifiedDate	buttonURL	buttonIcon.iconCSSClass	buttonName	tags
CDD Combined Driveway Drawings	CDD Combined Driveway Drawings	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/professional-services/standard-civil/1-Sup/CombinedDrivewayDrawings.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
P1A DT-Sidewalk-Sidewalk Details	P1A DT-Sidewalk-Sidewalk Details	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/professional-services/standard-civil/1-Sup/P1A-DT-SIDEWALK-SIDEWALKDETAILS.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,commercialdrivewaystandard,
Pavement Geometric Design Guidelines	Geometric design guidelines (possible duplicate)	06/12/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Pavement%20Geometric%20Design%20Guidelines.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,standards,
Pavement Marking Detail (click on File Type to open)	Standard detail for pavement markings	12/19/2017	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/professional-services/standard-traffic/2P/PM.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,specifcations,
Paving Over Storm Sewer Agreement	Paving over Harris County Storm Sewer Agreement	05/09/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Paving%20Over%20Storm%20Sewer%20Agreement.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,agreement,
Permittee & Engineer Certification of SWQMP Forms	Certification with respect to SWQ Requirements and SWQ Plan Engineer's Certification	11/09/2011	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_permittee_engineer_certification_of_SWQMP_forms.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
Phased Occupancy	Codewords are provided for clarity on how Harris County Fire Code administrators interpret issues with Phased Inspections.	03/11/2005	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/FC_code_phased_occupancy.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,codeword,
Plat - No ETJ, other ETJ, No-man’s-land plat review list	All HC Plats review guidelines	07/13/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/PLAT_no_ETJ_other_ETJ_no_mans_land_plat_review_list.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open DOc	pdf,procedures,platting1,
Plat Amendment Review Procedures	Amending plat guidelines	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Plat%20Amendment%20Review%20Procedures.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,procedures,platting1,
Plat Notes		06/13/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Plat%20Notes.docx	fa-solid fa-file-lines	Open Doc	platting1,
Platting Exception Request	To determine if a property is exempt from the requirement to plat or replat	03/08/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Platting-Exception-Request.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Platting Flowchart for All Harris County Plats	legal opinion	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Platting-Flowchart-for-All-Harris-County-Plats.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open doc	pdf,workflow,platting1,
Power Release - EPermits	Power Release request in E-permits		https://epermits.harriscountytx.gov/ExternalPowerRelease.aspx	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,pdf,occupancy,
Power Release Legacy Form	An alternate method to review a power release request	10/25/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Power%20Release%20Form.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,occupancy,
Proposed Applicability Chart	Chart used to help determine whether a SWQMP is required	06/05/2012	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_proposed_applicability_chart.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,workflow,
RENE RANCH		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Rene%20Ranch%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,public-notice,platting1,
ROW Notification Bond	Bond Covering Construction of Facilities within Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District Rights-Of-Ways	05/01/2013	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/ROW_Notification_Bond.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,
Real Property Inquiry Systems	County Clerk website to search recorded deeds and recorded plats.		https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/applications/websearch/	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,platting1,
Registry Template 2013 H1 v2000			/Portals/43/Documents/Platting%20Docs/Digital%20Plat/RegistryTemplate-2013_H1-v2000.dwg		Open Doc	dwg,digital-plat,platting1,
Rene Ranch Replat		11/12/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/2023-Platting/Rene%20Ranch%20-%20Replat%20Notice.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
Renewing / Transferring a Stormwater Quality Permit	Instructions for renewing or transferring SWQ permit	02/14/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Updated%20Forms/Renewing_Transferring_a_SWQ_Permit_02-14-2022.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,procedures,
Request For Initial Inspection	Acceptance Request For Initial Inspection	09/19/2024	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/RequestForInitialInspection.docx	fa-solid fa-file-lines	Open Doc	form,rightofway1,
Request Form (Certificate of Compliance)	Required to remove a Certificate of Non Compliance		/Services/Development-Services-and-Permits/Inspection-Forms/Certificate-of-Compliance	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,enforcement1,
Request Form (Inspection)	Request for Development Permit Inspections to be performed.		https://epermits.harriscountytx.gov/InspectionRequest.aspx	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,enforcement1,
Request Form (Power Release)	Request for release or permanent power.		https://epermits.harriscountytx.gov/ExternalPowerRelease.aspx	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,enforcement1,
Request for Non-duplication of Subdivision Name Letter (HC Tax Office)	A letter from the County Tax Assessor-Collector certifying that the name of the subdivision to be presented to Commissioners’ Court is not in conflict with any other previously recorded subdivision.	01/13/2021	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SubdivisionNameRequestForm2.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Requirements for Record Drawing Inspection Submittal	Acceptance package document requirements	05/15/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/ACC_requirements_for_record_drawings_inspection.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,procedures,
Residential Curb and Gutter Driveway Preliminary Checklist	A checklist of the residential curb and gutter driveway preliminary inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/eng/Documents/Publications/Residential%20Curb%20and%20Gutter%20Driveway%20Preliminary%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Residential Driveway with Culvert Checklist	A checklist of the residential driveway with culvert inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Residential%20Driveway%20with%20Culvert%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Residential Flyer (English)	Residential Flyer English Version.	03/14/2022	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Resdiential-Permits-Flyer.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Residential Flyer (Spanish)	Residential Flyer Spanish Version	03/14/2022	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Res-Flyer-SP201703-updated.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Residential Rolled Curb Driveway Preliminary Checklist	A checklist of the residential rolled over curb driveway inspection requirements	12/08/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Residential%20Rolled%20Curb%20Driveway%20Preliminary%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	inspections,pdf,inspectionchecklist,
Review Procedures For No ETJ Zone Plats	No ETJ review guidelines	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Review%20Procedures%20For%20No%20ETJ%20Zone%20Plats.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,procedures,platting1,
Review procedures for non-city of Houston ETJ plats	Other ETJ review guidelines	02/29/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Review%20procedures%20for%20non%20city%20of%20Houston%20ETJ%20plats%20.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,procedures,platting1,
Revising Approved Plans	Harris County Approved Plans Revision Requirements	06/07/2023	/Portals/43/documents/Revising Approved Plans_Final.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,
Revising Approved Plans		11/11/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Revising%20Approved%20Plans_Final10_2023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,
STANDARD - Spec Space / White Box Permits	This standard is for speculative lease spaces (or white boxes) within shell buildings. This document will establish the minimum requirements and restrictions.	08/30/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Small_Ten_App_Rev092023.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,standards,
STANDARD – Operational Permits	Standard for Operational Permits - This standard will provide	02/24/2020	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/STANDARD-OperationalPermits.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,standards,
STANDARD – Portable Classroom Buildings	This standard is for Portable Class Rooms for separation distance and compliance with maximum area based on the type of construction.	09/17/2019	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/STANDARD-Port-Classrm-Bldgs.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,standards,
STANDARD – Fire Protection Water Supply Requirements	Standard for fire water storage, this will help navigate you through the plan approval and Performance-base alternative procedures.	12/06/2019	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/STANDARD%20-%20Fire%20Protection%20Water%20Supply%20Requirements.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,standards,fireprotection,
SWPPP Checklist	SWPPP plan review checklist	07/14/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_SWPPP_checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,planreviewchecklist,
SWPPP Detail Sheet (DWG)	SWPPP BMP detail sheet in CAD format		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_SWPPP_Details-201612.dwg	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,dwg,reviewsheet,
SWPPP Detail Sheet (PDF)	SWPPP BMP detail sheet in PDF format	12/07/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_SWPPP_Details-201612.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,reviewsheet,
SWQ As-built Certificate	Same as above.	10/20/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_ABC20150320.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,asbuiltcertificate,
SWQ Guidelines for Harris County Linear Projects (8-21-07)	Guidelines for HC Linear Projects	08/21/2007	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_guidelines.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,standards,
SWQ Plan Review Sheet	SWQ review sheet.	05/31/2013	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_plan_review_sheet.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,planreviewchecklist,
SWQMP Checklist (2015-10)	Checklist for creating a standard SWQMP Report	10/22/2015	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQMP%20Checklist%202015-10-22.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,planreviewchecklist,
Sample Site Plan	Residential Site Plan Exhibit	05/03/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SampleSitePlan.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,residentialdevelopment1,example,
Scrap Metal Permit Application			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Scrap-Dealer-App2020.pdf?ver=bbfzNoSFkkT0n9k7mSBTTA%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Scrap Metal Recycling Regulations - Jan. 2013			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/MetalRecyclingRegsEffJan2013.pdf?ver=pMiuLILMKE1eon8BtonLsw%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Self Selection Checklist	An application for Final Plat review for RECORDATION in the ETJ and NO ETJ jurisdiction (not applicable for COH ETJ)	05/04/2023	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Self%20Select%20Checklist.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,platreviewchecklist,platting1,
Shoulder Work TCP Details	Harris County TCP Plan Sheet	10/24/2014	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/Shoulder-Work-TCP-Details.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,
Sign example documents	An example site plan and sign details to assist with sign package creation	05/24/2011	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SIGN_examples.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,signs,example,
Sign permit information & checklist	This checklist shows all the requirement and processes for submitting a sign application	07/24/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Sign_flyer_chklst_201706.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,planreviewchecklist,signs,
Small Sign Detail (SSD)	Standard detail for small signs	03/16/2018	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/professional-services/standard-traffic/2P/SSD.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,specifcations,
Small Tenant Improvement Procedure	These procedures will assist you with completing your Small Tenant Improvement application	10/27/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SmallTenImprovePro.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,commercialbuildingpermitdoctag,procedures,
Small Tenant Occupancy Group User Guide	Instructions for applying for a Small Tenant Build Out Permit	11/13/2025	/Portals/43/Documents/Small%20Tenant%20Occupancy%20Group%20Flyer.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,reviewsheet,
Sprinkler Requirements	Procedures to assist you with Fire Sprinklers system, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	02/13/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/2-6-2017_FC_Sprink%20RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Standpipe / Wall Hydrant Systems	Procedures to assist you with Wall hydrants for fire protection systems, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	02/13/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/2-6-2017_FC_standpipe_wall_hyd_RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Standpipe Requirements	Procedures to assist you with Standpipe for fire protection systems, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	02/13/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/2-6-2017_FC_Standpipe_RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Statement of Substantial Compliance (Lab Certification Form)	Acceptance package materials testing and completion form - requires sign and seal	07/21/2009	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/ACC_statement_substantial_compliance.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,rightofway1,pdf,
Steps To Compliance	Steps to obtain a Certicate of Compliance	09/12/2024	/Portals/43/Documents/Permits/Steps-to-compliance.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,occupancy,procedures,
Stormwater Quality Affidavit to the Public	Affidavit to acknowledge owners responsibilities with respect to the permitted OSSF system	10/18/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_Affidavit_to_Public10182016.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,affidavit,pdf,
Stormwater Quality Permit FAQ	Stormwater Qualty permit FAQ and anwsers.	03/26/2018	/Portals/eng/documents/Publications/SWQPermits_FAQ180326.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	faqs,stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,
Stormwater Quality Permit Renewal Packet	SWQ renewal and transfer document package.	02/14/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ-Permit-Renewal-Packet-02_14_22.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
Stormwater Quality Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/New%20Updates/Stormwater_Quality_Regulations.pdf?ver=PrqeYMgrImScxR72W5vLXA%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Stormwater Quality Vegetative Easement	Easement document to set aside SWQ vegetative easement	04/25/2023	/Portals/eng/Documents/Publications/SWQ_vegetative_easement.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
Subdivision Standard Paving Detail (click on File type to open)	Standard details for subdivision pavement	04/16/2015	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/CV_subdivision_std_paving_detail.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	rightofway1,pdf,specifcations,
Submerged Storm Sewer Agreement Form	Standard submerged storm sewer agreement form	07/07/2022	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/subm_storm_sewers.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,rightofway1,pdf,
Toll Road Sign Regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/toll_road_sign_regs.pdf?ver=NpuwnQkUMqkV9_Z-Nr_rLw%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
Trails and Greenways SWQMP Requirement Sheet	Instructions for completing the Express Review sheet SWQ section for Trails and Greenways.	06/22/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_Trails_and_Greenways_SWQMP_REQ_Sheet.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,procedures,
TxDOT Load Restricted Bridge Map	Texas Department of Transportation interactive map of restricted bridges for load transportation.		https://apps3.txdot.gov/apps/gis/lrbm/	fa-solid fa-link	Open Doc	link,html,overheightoverweighttransportation,
TxDOT Safety End Treatment Standards	TxDOT Exhibit - Safety End Treatment	07/01/2024	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/HCFCD-RS1910.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,standards,

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Underground Fire Line Requirements	Procedures to assist you with underground piping for fire protection systems, including all required documents, plans, and specifications.	02/13/2017	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/2-13-2017_Undgrd_Fire_Line_RQ.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,fireprotection,procedures,
Urban Forestry Design Sheet	Copy of the Urban Forestry design sheet.	11/18/2005	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/SWQ_urban_forestry_guidelines_eng.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,specifcations,
Urban Forestry Overview	Short guidelines for utilizing Urban Forestry for HC projects	08/24/2009	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/SWQ_urban_forestry_overview.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,pdf,standards,
Utility Letter	TCEQ septic rules		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/HC_Proposed_Utility_Letter.docx	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,utilites,
Utility Letter	A completed Utility Service Plan, as promulgated by the County Engineer, shall be submitted. In no case shall a plat be recorded prior to assurances being given that all applicable State and County reviews and/or permit(s) have been obtained.		/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Letter%20of%20No%20Objection%20(002).docx	fa-solid fa-file-lines	Open Doc	form,html,platting1,
Utility Service Plan (09/2025)	A completed Utility Service Plan, as promulgated by the County Engineer, shall be submitted. In no case shall a plat be recorded prior to assurances being given that all applicable State and County reviews and/or permit(s) have been obtained.	09/25/2025	https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/UTILITY_SVC_PLAN_202509.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	form,pdf,platting1,
Vegetative Controls Maintenance Declaration	Maintenance Declaration for LID and Green Infrastructure design criteria for stormwater Management	10/30/2012	/Portals/eng/Documents/Publications/SWQ_vegetative_controls_maintenance_declaration.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	stormwaterqualitydoctag,form,pdf,
WWTP Express Review Sheet	WWTP express review sheet	09/27/2016	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/WWTPExpress_Review_Sheet_Fillable_form_2016.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,wastewater,reviewsheet,
Water Wells Rules	HC Rules for Water Well Placement.	07/17/2006	/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/water_well_regs.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,wastewater,specifcations,
Windspeed Codeword	Wind Speed Floodplain Management Regulations	02/02/2018	/Portals/43/documents/Publications/HCFPMRCodeword-180124.pdf	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	civildevelopmentstandardsdetailspermitdoctag,pdf,codeword,
wastewater regulation 30 tac ch 285			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/285%20-%20Dec2012.pdf?ver=xLmKbCROkVVhxplaur0xVQ%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
wastewater regulation local order (2010)			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/LocalOrder2010.pdf?ver=hy-FwxAOi1mapPFvS80G9Q%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
water rights			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/Water%20Rights.pdf?ver=Y8XPiKNq-w0IodRApiJIZA%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,
water well regulations			https://oce.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/43/Documents/Publications/water_well_regs.pdf?ver=WRZW79IWiUsx1EbrYtX26Q%3d%3d	fa-solid fa-file-pdf	Open Doc	pdf,

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