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Old 10-05-2010, 08:14 PM
 
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My house and my neighbors on both sides have illegal additions. No one has ever given us problems. Then again, we aren't living in some suburb filled with uptight people who like to call the cops on every little thing. Yeah, it is pretty cool, isn't it?
sounds like Russian roulette to me, glorplaxy. Sooner, or later, somebody is going to notice that refrigerator box that you scabbed on the end of your trailer....and then what are you going to do when your assessed value goes through the roof?
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Old 10-06-2010, 04:58 AM
 
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That is how it is suppose to work however many people do not obey the law or the permit process.
Perhaps this is because when people call Harris County and ask a question, for example 'They're building a strip center at (address) in unincorporated Harris county. Did they file a building permit?' The answer returned by the county is 'Harris County doesn't issue building permits. Cities do.' Then I ask, 'Who regulates building in the County.' And they say, 'No one.'

That may lead one to believe that Harris County doesn't issue building permits. Which, as you pointed out, is apparently wrong.
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Old 03-16-2017, 05:23 PM
 
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Are there building codes in Texas counties? They care about water, sewer, curb cuts into their roads and flooding. I could put a 10 story addition onto my house and it is none of their business. The State wants licensed plumbers and electricians doing all work, but they do not inspect or require a permit. Has the law changed from the olden days?
But how close can you build the building to the neighbors property in unincorporated harris county?
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