5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Montgomery County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
A development permit is required from Montgomery County Environmental Health to construct a swimming pool in unincorporated areas. Properties near or in the 100-year floodplain have additional elevation requirements. New permitting fee schedule effective June 2, 2025.
Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.003 (Enclosure for Pool Yard)
Sec. 757.003. ENCLOSURE FOR POOL YARD. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.(b) The height of the pool yard enclosure must be at least 48 inches as measured from the ground on the side ...
Texas Health & Safety Code §757 requires residential pools to have a barrier at least 48 inches high on all sides. Self-closing, self-latching gates are required. Montgomery County enforces state pool barrier standards through its development permit process.
Pool safety in unincorporated Montgomery County is governed by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 and the 2024 International Fire Code adopted by Commissioners Court. Pool chemical storage and electrical safety are covered under the fire code. Development permit inspections verify compliance.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep must meet TX H&S Code §757 barrier rules statewide. Montgomery County cannot require permits; Conroe requires building + electrical permit under ISPSC 2021 regardless of ground position.
Tex. Health & Safety Code Secs. 757.001(8), 757.003(a)
'Pool' means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over 18 inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors. ... Except as otherwise provided by Section 757.005, the owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose th...
Hot tubs/spas in Texas require NEC 240V GFCI electrical permit in municipalities. Locking safety cover (ASTM F1346) can satisfy TX H&S §757 barrier rule. Conroe requires electrical permit; county has no authority.
Tex. Health & Safety Code Secs. 757.001(8), 757.003(a)
'Pool' means a permanent swimming pool, permanent wading or reflection pool, or permanent hot tub or spa over 18 inches deep, located at ground level, above ground, below ground, or indoors. ... The owner of a multiunit rental complex with a pool or a property owners association that owns, controls, or maintains a pool shall completely enclose the pool yard with a pool yard enclosure.
4 cities in Montgomery County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
4 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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