Boarding Home

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.
Permitted Boarding Homes for Unicorporated Harris County
****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.****
Boarding Home Permit Information
Related Documents
Class II Boarding Home Application 2024
Class II Investigation Sheet - NEW
VETTED EMPLOYEE AFFIDAVIT
VETTED OWNERS AFFIDAVIT
Directions on how to Apply
Apply for a Class I Permit
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To apply for a Class I Permit, please visit:
E-Permit link
Apply for a Class II Permit
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
- Color copy of Government Issued Identification
- Color Copy of SS Card
- Signed Criminal History Statement
- Signed Owner/Employee Affidavit