PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The county is waiving $4,343.00 in permit fees for homeowners repairing structures damaged by the November 2025 tornado.

What it means for you

Residents whose homes were damaged in the November 2025 tornado will not have to pay permit fees when making repairs, reducing their out-of-pocket costs.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$4,343Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Residents repairing residential structures damaged during the November 2025 tornado eventLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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