Harris County has limited code enforcement in unincorporated areas compared to incorporated cities. The Harris County Fire Marshal handles fire code violations. For other issues, residents can contact Harris County Precinct Constables or file reports through 311 (for City of Houston areas). Unincorporated Harris County lacks a comprehensive building code enforcement system.
Texas counties have limited regulatory authority compared to cities. Unincorporated Harris County does not have a comprehensive building code enforcement program like the City of Houston does. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office (10555 Northwest Freeway) enforces fire codes and investigates fire hazards. For flooding and drainage complaints, contact the Harris County Flood Control District. The Harris County Attorney's Office handles environmental violations and illegal dumping. For properties within the City of Houston, residents can submit 311 Service Requests online, call 713-837-0311, or email. Houston's Building Code Enforcement (BCE) within the Houston Permitting Center handles building violations. The County's Precinct Constables may investigate property-related complaints such as junk vehicles and dangerous conditions in unincorporated areas. Harris County adopted a flood damage prevention order rather than a full building code.
Harris County enforcement is limited to fire code violations, flood regulations, and environmental offenses. The county relies on state law and fire code rather than local building codes for unincorporated areas.
Humble, TX
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
Humble, TX
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble, TX
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble, TX
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
Humble, TX
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
Humble, TX
Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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