Harris County, Texas: official burn ban sources

Outdoor burning in Harris County

Harris County Pollution Control Services handles outdoor-burning and air-quality questions in unincorporated Harris County. An address inside Houston or another city may be subject to that city's fire rules instead.

The statewide county result and the local air-quality process answer different questions. Confirm the county ban status first, then use the county page to check whether the proposed burn is allowed and which office has jurisdiction.

If the property is in an unincorporated area, start with Pollution Control Services. If it is inside city limits, contact the city fire department before burning.

• Harris County outdoor-burning and air-quality guidance

Find Harris county offices

The Texas Association of Counties page for Harris links to the county's official website and identifies the county seat.

What to ask before burning

• Which fire authority serves this location?
• Is there a current order covering this address or land?
• Does the proposed activity need a permit or an air-quality check?

If the answer is unclear, contact the responsible agency before going ahead.

Helpful guides

• What to check before burning outdoors
• How county burn bans work
• What “no active burn ban reported” does and does not mean
• County, city, and fire district rules
• When burn ban information is unclear
• Where to check burn ban fines and penalties
• Burn bans, no-burn days, and fire weather