APPROVED BOARDING HOMES IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF FORT BEND COUNTY [PDF]

2025 Boarding Home Regulations [PDF]

Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]

 

If you have questions about the application process please contact us at:

Phone: 281-238-1500 or Email: fmoenforcement@fortbendcountytx.gov

For general questions or to report unsafe, unpermitted, or unlicensed boarding homes or care facilities email: fmoenforcement@fortbendcountytx.gov

 

Do you want to open a Boarding Home, Group Home or Assisted Living Facility? 

See steps below as it pertains to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Office.

 

For Boarding Homes

Step 1:  Call 281-238-1500 to schedule a meeting with the Regulatory Enforcement Division.

Step 2:  Submit a completed background check packet to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Office located at 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle #114, Richmond, TX 77469 and pay applicable background check fee.

Step 3:  Submit a completed Boarding Home Application Packet to the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Office at the address above and pay applicable fee.

Step 4: Submit floor plans on a USB thumb drive which shall include: a) total square footage, b) total square footage of each room, c) the proposed beds in each room, d) locations of carbon monoxide detectors, e) locations of fire extinguishers, and f) locations of exit signs.  Then, once approved, a fire protection company shall submit fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and kitchen hood suppression system plans and pay applicable fee.

Step 5:  Submit a completed background check form(s) for all employees that would be working in the facility and pay applicable fee.

Step 6: On-site fire suppression system inspections shall be completed by the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Office.  Note: multiple inspections may be required for each fire protection system. 

Step 7:  Once all fire inspections have passed, a Certificate of Compliance and the Boarding Home Facility Permit will be issued.

 

For Group Homes/Residential Assisted Living Facilities

Step 1:  Call 281-238-1500 to schedule a meeting with the Regulatory Enforcement Division.

Step 2:  Submit floor plans on a USB thumb drive which shall include: a) total square footage, b) total square footage of each room, c) the proposed beds in each room, d) locations of carbon monoxide detectors, e) locations of fire extinguishers, and f) locations of exit signs.  Then, once approved, a fire protection company shall submit fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and kitchen hood suppression system plans and pay applicable fee.

Step 3:  On-site fire suppression system inspections shall be completed by the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Office.  Note: multiple inspections may be required for each fire protection system. 

Step 4:  Once all fire inspections have passed, a Certificate of Compliance will be issued and the Fire Marshal inspection portion will be completed.  Note: The owner will need to contact the State of Texas to determine if any additional start-up steps are required by the State.