This web site provides information about alarm system permits for residential and commercial facilities. Harris County’s alarm permit policy is authorized by statute and regulations adopted by Harris County Commissioners Court.

From this site, you may obtain the Harris County Revised Rules Governing Regulation of Alarm Systems in Harris County (January, 2002), complete and print an Alarm Permit application form, find the various locations where Alarm Permit applications may be picked up, and find answers to various common questions regarding the operation of alarm systems in Harris County. Currently, there is no way to access information about existing alarm permits, alarm sites, or violations on this web page; however, plans are underway to expand public access through the creation of interactive web pages for:

• Renewing permits by credit card
• Obtaining status information about specific alarm permits and sites
• Updating alarm permit information online