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Building permits, zoning and septic rules in Hunters Creek Village, Texas

Hunters Creek Village, Texas issues building permits through the city, and new construction requires a pre-construction meeting before issuance.1 Hunters Creek Village has municipal zoning, including District R area regulations.2 New on-site waste disposal systems are prohibited inside the city; Harris County’s septic permitting program covers unincorporated land outside city limits.34

At a glance

Building permits
City building permits; narrow exemptions for qualifying accessory structures and other listed work15
Zoning
Municipal zoning applies, including District R area regulations2
Septic
Installation of new on-site waste disposal systems prohibited inside the city3
Tiny homes
District R requires 2,000 square feet of enclosed living area, including 1,500 on the ground floor6
Lot coverage
District R building area capped at 25% of lot area; specified courts count, outdoor pools excluded7
Water service
Memorial Villages Water Authority, except Riverbend residents served by the City of Houston8

Who to call

Building permits

Hunters Creek Village Building Official / City Hall

City building permit applications, plan submissions, pre-construction meetings and inspection requests; ask City Hall to route zoning and floodplain questions.

713.465.2150

[email protected]

Also useful

Memorial Villages Water Authority

Water service for Hunters Creek Village except Riverbend; ask about service availability for the specific parcel.

(713) 465-8318

[email protected]

8955 Gaylord, Houston, Texas 77024

Septic permits

Harris County Office of the County Engineer — Wastewater Permitting

Septic permitting for unincorporated Harris County, for buyers considering land outside Hunters Creek Village; not permission to install a system inside the city.

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 11, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Hunters Creek Village, TX?

Hunters Creek Village processes building permits for new construction, with a mandatory pre-construction meeting after plan approval and before permit issuance.1 The city has adopted a residential code.9 A narrow building permit exemption covers a one-story detached accessory structure of no more than 120 square feet with no electrical, gas, plumbing or mechanical installations.5 Exempt work still must meet city regulations, including zoning, so a small shed’s permit exemption does not settle whether its proposed location is lawful.5

Who issues building permits in Hunters Creek Village?

Use the Hunters Creek Village Building Official and City Hall for city building permit applications.1 Applications requiring plans must be delivered in person at City Hall; applications without plans can go to [email protected].1 For inspection requests, send the inspection sheet with the requested date to [email protected] or deliver it in person.1 The city requires those requests by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding business day.1 Building permit and expired-permit extension fees are set by city council and kept on file with the city secretary; request the current schedule before budgeting.10

Does Hunters Creek Village have zoning and home-size limits?

Hunters Creek Village has zoning, and District R has specific dimensional requirements.2 A District R single-family dwelling needs at least 2,000 square feet of enclosed living area, excluding porches and automobile shelters, with at least 1,500 square feet on the ground floor.11 District R building area may not exceed 25% of lot area; outdoor swimming pools are excluded, while tennis, paddle ball and game courts count.7 Before choosing a house plan, ask City Hall to confirm the parcel’s district, minimum lot size and setbacks; we could not confirm parcel-specific lot and setback requirements.112

How do septic rules work inside Hunters Creek Village?

Hunters Creek Village prohibits installation of on-site waste disposal systems inside the city.3 A legally existing system, septic tank or cesspool must be modified on city notice to avoid impairment or contamination during flooding.3 Texas’s general septic permitting rules and conditional acreage exemption do not override that city prohibition.133 Water service comes from Memorial Villages Water Authority except in Riverbend, where the City of Houston supplies water.8 Before buying, ask City Hall about lawful wastewater service and the water provider about the parcel’s connection arrangements; we could not confirm a city connection-distance rule.18

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Hunters Creek Village?

A tiny home proposed as a District R single-family dwelling must meet the city’s minimum enclosed living area and ground-floor requirements, along with zoning and residential-code requirements.6 A dwelling below those minimums does not qualify simply because the owner calls it a tiny home.6 Hunters Creek Village prohibits unsanitary camping anywhere in the city, and camping equipment on public property is unlawful unless that property is officially designated as a public campground.14 Those camping provisions do not establish permission for residential RV occupancy on private land; ask the Building Official about the proposed use before planning to live in an RV during construction.141

What are the steps to build a home in Hunters Creek Village?

  1. Ask City Hall to confirm the zoning district and review the proposed home against District R size and coverage limits where applicable.1117
  2. Resolve water service with the appropriate provider and wastewater arrangements with the city before relying on an on-site system.83
  3. Ask the city Floodplain Administrator about development permit forms and required scaled plans, elevation and drainage information.15
  4. Submit building plans in person at City Hall and arrange the required pre-construction meeting after approval and before building permit issuance.1
  5. Schedule city inspections using the inspection sheet and ask the Building Official what occupancy approval your project requires.1

What should you check before buying in Hunters Creek Village?

Check driveway access before assuming a lot can take an entrance from Memorial Drive or Voss Road: the city prohibits that entrance when the lot has access to, or is contiguous to, another city street.16 In District R, single-family rentals shorter than 30 consecutive days are prohibited, subject to seller-purchaser leasebacks, existing-lease extensions and qualifying pre-existing nonconforming uses.17 For land outside city limits, see the Harris County guide: county septic permitting covers unincorporated land, while Hunters Creek Village prohibits new on-site waste disposal installations.43 Ask City Hall about owner-builder eligibility and private wells; we could not confirm city-specific exemptions or well permit requirements.1

Watch-outs

  • A building permit exemption for qualifying small accessory structures does not waive Hunters Creek Village zoning requirements.5
  • Do not buy a Hunters Creek Village lot on the assumption that a new septic system is an option: installation of on-site waste disposal systems is prohibited.3
  • We could not confirm private-land residential RV occupancy permission in Hunters Creek Village; ask the Building Official before relying on camping provisions.141

Sources

  1. Hunters Creek Village Building Official / City Hall (cityofhunterscreek.com)
  2. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-160, Area regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  3. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 10-124, Provisions for flood hazard reduction (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  4. Wastewater Quality Permitting, quoted and re-checked
  5. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 10-21, Amendments (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  6. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-160, Area regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  7. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-160, Area regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  8. Memorial Villages Water Authority (cityofhunterscreek.com)
  9. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 10-21, Amendments (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  10. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 10-21, Amendments (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  11. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-160, Area regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  12. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-160, Area regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  13. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 18-251, Unsanitary camping prohibited (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  15. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 10-123, Administration (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  16. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-161, Automobile shelters (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked
  17. Hunters Creek Village Code of Ordinances, § 44-157, Use regulations (Hunters Creek Village), quoted and re-checked

Written October 11, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Hunters Creek Village

Hunters Creek Village’s own rules

  • Building permitLimited

    Residential building work in Hunters Creek Village city.

    • The adopted residential code expressly lists exempt work: one-story detached accessory structures at or below 120 square feet with no electrical, gas, plumbing, or mechanical installations; sidewalks and decks; specified finish work; specified shallow above-ground pools; and playground equipment.
    • Exempt structures must still comply with all City regulations, including zoning.

    exempt accessory-structure floor area: <= 120 square feet (Must contain no electrical, gas, plumbing, or mechanical installations.)

    “Work exempt from permit. Building: (1) One-story detached accessory structures to be used as tool or storage sheds, playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2) and does not contain electrical, gas, plumbing, or mechanical installations.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Residential construction in Hunters Creek Village city.

    • The city adopted a residential code in Chapter 10 and amended its title to identify the City of Hunters Creek Village.
    “Section R101.1 of the residential code adopted in this article is amended by inserting "City of Hunters Creek Village."”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land in Hunters Creek Village city, including District R.

    • The cited ordinance expressly establishes area regulations for District R.
    “The following area regulations shall apply in district R:”
  • Zoning districtsPartial

    Published zoning regulations for Hunters Creek Village city.

    • The official code section available for review publishes regulations for District R; this research did not establish the complete citywide district list.
    “The following area regulations shall apply in district R:”
  • Camping on your landLimited

    Camping within Hunters Creek Village city limits.

    • Unsanitary camping is unlawful anywhere in the city.
    • Camping equipment on public property is unlawful unless the public property has been officially designated as a public campground by its owning or controlling governmental entity.
    “It is unlawful and an offense under this Code to engage in unsanitary camping in the city.”
  • Tiny homesLimited

    Tiny homes proposed as single-family dwellings in District R within Hunters Creek Village city.

    • A single-family dwelling in District R must provide the stated minimum enclosed living area and ground-floor area.
    • Other zoning and residential-code requirements also apply.

    minimum enclosed living area: >= 2000 square feet (Porches and automobile shelters excluded.) · minimum ground-floor enclosed living area: >= 1500 square feet

    “Each single-family dwelling must be so designed and constructed that it shall have a minimum space of enclosed living area of 2,000 square feet, exclusive of porches and automobile shelters. At least 1,500 square feet of such enclosed living area shall be contained on the ground floor.”
  • Off-grid sanitationProhibited

    Installation of on-site waste disposal systems inside Hunters Creek Village city.

    • Existing on-site systems, septic tanks, or cesspools are subject to a city notice requiring modification to avoid flood-related impairment or contamination.
    “Installation of on-site waste disposal systems is prohibited in the city. Any legally existing on-site waste disposal system, septic tank or cesspool in the city shall be modified on notice from the city to avoid impairment or contamination during flooding.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Driveways accessing Memorial Drive or Voss Road within Hunters Creek Village city.

    • The prohibition applies if the lot or tract has access to, or is contiguous to, another street within the city.
    “No driveway shall have entry onto Memorial Drive or Voss Road if the lot or tract upon which the driveway is located has access or is contiguous to another street within the city.”
  • Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

    Residential permits in Hunters Creek Village city.

    • Fees for permits and extensions of expired permits are set by city-council resolution or ordinance from time to time and maintained by the city secretary.
    “Fees for permits as well as fees for the extension of expired permits shall be charged as set by resolution or ordinance of the city council from time to time and shall be maintained on file in the office of the city secretary.”
  • Permit processPartial

    Floodplain development permits inside Hunters Creek Village city.

    • Application is on forms supplied by the floodplain administrator and includes duplicate scale plans and listed elevation, floodproofing, watercourse, and drainage information.
    • The administrator may waive information for development wholly outside a special flood hazard area when sufficient data exists.
    “Application for a development permit shall be presented to the floodplain administrator on forms furnished by him/her and shall include but not be limited to plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes and the location of the foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard.”

Rules another office applies inside Hunters Creek Village

Hunters Creek Village does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in Hunters Creek Village District R.

    • Porches and automobile shelters are excluded from enclosed living area; living area is computed from the exterior wall surface.

    minimum enclosed living area: >= 2000 square feet (Exclusive of porches and automobile shelters.) · minimum ground-floor enclosed living area: >= 1500 square feet

    “Each single-family dwelling must be so designed and constructed that it shall have a minimum space of enclosed living area of 2,000 square feet, exclusive of porches and automobile shelters. At least 1,500 square feet of such enclosed living area shall be contained on the ground floor.”
  • Lot coverageSpecified

    Buildings on lots in Hunters Creek Village District R.

    • Outdoor swimming pools are excluded; tennis courts, paddle ball courts, and game courts are included.

    maximum building area: <= 25 percent of lot area (Outdoor swimming pools excluded; specified courts included.)

    “The building area, exclusive of outdoor swimming pools, shall not exceed 25 percent of the lot area. Tennis courts, paddle ball and game courts are included in the computation of building area.”
  • Short-term rentalsProhibited

    Lease or rental of a single-family dwelling in Hunters Creek Village District R for fewer than 30 consecutive days.

    • The prohibition does not apply to a seller-purchaser leaseback agreement or an extension of an existing lease.
    • A pre-existing nonconforming use may continue under § 44-221.

    prohibited rental term: < 30 consecutive days (Seller-purchaser leaseback agreements and extensions of existing leases.)

    “The lease or rental of a single-family dwelling for any term of less than 30 consecutive days is prohibited, except as provided below; and b. The above prohibition shall not apply to a leaseback agreement between a seller and a purchaser or to the extension of an existing lease.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Hunters Creek Village or Harris County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builders undertaking residential work in Hunters Creek Village city.
  • Inspections — Building work within Hunters Creek Village city limits.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings within Hunters Creek Village city limits.
  • Building height — Buildings inside Hunters Creek Village city limits.
  • Septic permit — Any proposed on-site sewage facility inside Hunters Creek Village city.
4 more unanswered
  • Septic inspection
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Hunters Creek Village publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Harris County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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