1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, scraping, or interacting with Harris County Utility ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable regional laws and administrative codes. If you do not agree to these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this directory network.

2. Informational Disclaimer & Accuracy of Data

• Not an Official Agency: Harris County Utility is an independent, privately owned educational directory and public utility information dashboard funnel. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD), the City of Houston, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), or any regional Municipal Utility District (MUD).
• As-Is Basis: All statutory tax calculations, permitting code limits, utility connection guidelines, timeline parameters, and historical appraisal data are provided strictly for general educational reference "as-is." While we endeavor to maintain current 2026 data parameters, code thresholds shift frequently. Users must formally verify all zoning definitions, trade permit needs, and tax appeal deadlines with their exact respective municipal recording office before initiating renovations or real estate transactions.
• No Professional Advice: The architectural details, legal code citations (such as Section R105.2), and tax appeal checklists provided here do not constitute formal legal, financial, or certified engineering counsel.

3. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall Harris County Utility, its managers, operators, or contractors be liable for any financial damages, structural remediation penalties, unpermitted work mitigation costs, missed property tax protest deadlines, or service connection interruptions arising out of the use or inability to use the informational datasets contained on this site.

4. Direct External Routing

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