Humble, TX Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Wildfire Risk
- Low (Gulf Coast region)
- Special Building Codes
- None required
- Defensible Space
- Not mandated
- Community Dev
- (281) 446-4331
Summary
Humble is not located in a designated wildfire hazard area. The city sits in the humid Gulf Coast region with low wildfire risk, and no special wildfire-zone building or landscaping requirements apply to residential properties under the Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 352.081. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR BURNING. (a) In this section, "drought conditions" means the existence of a long-term deficit of moisture creating atypically severe conditions with increased wildfire occurrence as defined by the Texas Forest Service through the use of the Keetch-Byram Drought Index or, when that index is not available, through the use of a comparable measurement that takes into consideration the burning index, spread component, or ignition component for the particular area.(b) On the request of the commissioners court of a county, the Texas Forest Service shall determine whether drought conditions exist in all or part of the county. The Texas Forest Service shall make available the measurement index guidelines that determine whether a particular area is in drought
Full Breakdown
The City of Humble is situated in the Gulf Coast region of Southeast Texas, which is classified as a low wildfire risk area due to high humidity, flat terrain, and regular rainfall. The Texas A&M Forest Service does not designate Humble or Harris County as a wildfire-urban interface zone. As a result, Humble does not impose wildfire-specific building codes such as fire-resistant roofing, defensible space clearing, or special vegetation management zones around structures. Standard fire prevention codes under the International Fire Code as adopted by the city still apply, including general requirements for vegetation clearance around structures and proper storage of flammable materials. Residents in heavily wooded areas should still maintain reasonable clearance around structures as a best practice. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office handles wildfire-related concerns for the broader county area. Contact Humble Community Development at (281) 446-4331 for fire safety questions.
Violations & Fines
No wildfire-zone-specific violations apply in Humble. Standard fire code violations for improper storage of combustible materials or obstructed fire access may still result in notices and fines.
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