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Harris County ePermits

Where do I apply for or check a Harris County permit?

The official Harris County ePermits is published by Harris County Office of the County Engineer and applies to projects in Harris County, Texas. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with Harris County Office of the County Engineer before any submittal.

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Last verified 2026-09-04 · VERIFIED 2026-09-04

What is this resource?

Harris County ePermits is a permit portal published by Harris County Office of the County Engineer for Harris County. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.

When is this used?

This resource is used in Harris County development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by Harris County Office of the County Engineer — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.

What may be required?

Requirements are defined solely by Harris County Office of the County Engineer and are published on the official resource page — ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency. Engineering documents commonly prepared by ALFA for projects that use this resource include:

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2019 Atlas 14 Policy Criteria and Procedures Manual

What HCFCD Atlas 14 criteria apply to drainage and detention design?

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Where can I find HCFCD drainage, hydrology, Atlas 14, LID, CAD, and flood-control manuals?

Harris County · Harris County Flood Control District
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How do I look up a Harris County property by address or account?

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Where can I find Harris County low impact development criteria?

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Related FAQs

Where do I start my permit?

Start with the official city portal, then confirm which engineering disciplines your submittal requires.

ALFA can review the project scope before you spend time on an incomplete submittal.

What does the city require for commercial civil plans?

Each city publishes its own checklist or manual listing the major engineering sheets required for civil plan submittal.

ALFA can prepare the civil site, grading, drainage, utility and supporting engineering package.

Where can I find the current engineering design manual?

Use the official current manual or standards landing page — each jurisdiction keeps the current version on its own site.

ALFA can design the project using current jurisdictional criteria rather than outdated standards.

If the County review requires civil or structural documents, ALFA can prepare the sealed engineering portion of the submittal.

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External government and agency resources are provided for convenience. Requirements, forms and URLs may change. Confirm current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction. ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency.