The Harris County Sheriff’s Office will process, issue, investigate, suspend, revoke and/or deny Boarding Home permits in accordance with the Boarding Home Regulations for Unincorporated Harris County.
Effective March 1, 2022, all Boarding Homes operating in Unincorporated Harris County must be permitted in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 260.
****This is a list of the boarding home facilities that have met the permit requirements; however, it is not intended to serve as an endorsement or recommendation from the HCSO for any facility.****
Contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Boarding Home Detail via Email Boardinghomes@Sheriff.hctx.net or call 832-927-2975 for an appointment.
All Owners/Operators, employees, and volunteers who have direct contact with Boarding Home residents are required to obtain a valid Class II Permit.
Documents required for issuance of Class II Permit
The Harris County Sheriff's Office, founded in 1837, is the largest sheriff's office in Texas and the third-largest in the nation. The HCSO has nearly 5,100 employees and 200 volunteer reservists dedicated to ensuring the safety of more than 4.1 million residents who call Harris County home. Harris County encompasses 1,788 square miles and includes 41 incorporated municipalities.
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