Approved Boarding Homes

Harris County requires boarding homes to obtain 2 permits to legally operate. Having these safe measures in place protects residents.

Approved Boarding Homes

Harris County Boarding Home Permits

Effective March 1, 2021, Class 1 and Class 2 Boarding Home Permits are now required to operate any boarding home in Harris County.

Boarding Home Regulations & Application

2020 HCFMO Annual Report

2020 was unprecedented to say the least. Preparing this annual report allowed us as an agency to reflect on the lessons we learned. Take a look.

2020 Annual Report

Winter Weather Safety

HCFMO encourages everyone to practice heating and carbon monoxide safety. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths but can be prevented by following a few fire safety precautions.

Safe Heating Tips

Harris County Updates

View our most recent updates to the Harris County Fire Code Document

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Our Purpose

What We Do

As authorized by State Law* and under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for fire prevention, education, control and investigation in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. The Department also assists local municipalities when requested by their government representatives.

"Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of residents in the unincorporated areas of Harris County through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, and emergency response."

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR SERVICES

Request Inspection

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office only inspects facilities located within Harris County and outside city limits.

Operational Permits

An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required.

Report Hazards

For fire or life safety hazard complaints, you have two choices; fill out our online form, or contact fmosupport@fmo.hctx.net

Training & Education

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Training section is a multi-purpose emergency services training provider. The HCFMO Training Field can provide both classroom and hands-on Hazardous Material Training for over-the-road trucking, rail, and pipeline incidents.

Community Outreach

The HCFMO’s Community Outreach section provides a series of free informational programs designed to address fire/life safety issues for citizens in the unincorporated areas of Harris County.

Youth Firesetter Referral

The Youth Firesetter Intervention Program (YFIP) is designed to provide education and intervention for children who have misused fire. The goal is to prevent fires, injuries, deaths and destruction of property.

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Our Location

Administrative Office

7701 Wilshire, Houston, TX 77040

Phone: (713) 274-1700

Fax: (281) 436-8005

Email: FMOSupport@fmo.hctx.net

HCFMO Training Facility

2318 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396

Phone: (713) 274-1700

Fax: (281) 436-8005

Email: FMOTraining@fmo.hctx.net

Approved Boarding Homes

Harris County Boarding Home Permits

2020 HCFMO Annual Report

Winter Weather Safety

Harris County Updates