How to respond to Harris County’s plan review comments
How to resubmit to Harris County after plan check corrections, in the words of Harris County’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Harris County’s own page, read October 31, 2026: epermits.harriscountytx.gov
What Harris County calls it
Harris County calls its correction letter “plan review comments”.
If disapproved, the application fee must be paid before downloading the plan review comments.
Source: oce.harriscountytx.gov
How to resubmit after Harris County plan check corrections
- Click Returns from the drop-down menu under Permits.
- Click Close to return to the table.
- Click the Resubmit button to display the Application screen.
- You may edit/correct your permit information there.
- Click the Resubmit button to return the permit request.
From Harris County’s own page, read October 31, 2026: epermits.harriscountytx.gov
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2021 International Fire Code (IFC).
Local amendments to the building code
Each Texas city adopts its own building code edition and amendments by ordinance after a public hearing; many North Texas cities use the NCTCOG regional amendments.
Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- EPermits
- Building department: (713) 274-3900 (oce.harriscountytx.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 1111 Fannin St. 1st Floor Lobby, Houston, TX 77002 (oce.harriscountytx.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 31, 2026.
What a good response to plan review comments has
General guidance, not Harris County’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
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How we help
Send us the whole plan review comments. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to Harris County yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not Harris County and are not affiliated with it.
Upload your correction letterOnly one comment to answer? Try the free one-comment tool.
Questions
What does Harris County call its correction letter?
Harris County calls it “plan review comments”.
How do I resubmit after Harris County sends corrections?
Open the Returns list from the Permits drop-down menu. Click Close to go back to the returned applications table.
What should a resubmittal to Harris County include?
In general: a response letter answering each comment, the revised drawings with changes marked, and any new calculations or reports the comments ask for. Harris County may ask for more, so check with it before you send.
How long does Harris County take to review a resubmittal?
Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at (713) 274-3900.
Whom do I ask about Harris County’s plan review comments?
Call the building department at (713) 274-3900. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.
Does Harris County charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask the building department at (713) 274-3900 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Harris County send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask the building department at (713) 274-3900 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of Harris County?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with Harris County or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.