Regulation of Alarm Systems as authorized by the Texas Local Government Code 233.092 and Administered by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, effective December 13, 2011, mandates any Residence or Business operating a monitored Security Alarm System, located within Unincorporated Fort Bend County, shall register and renew the Security Alarm System each year.
Who is required to have an alarm permit?
Any Residence or Business within Unincorporated Fort Bend County (locations outside the city limits), having an active burglar alarm system that is intended to summon Law Enforcement is required to obtain an alarm permit.
This includes, but is not limited to: apartments, houses, condos, businesses, stores, churches, warehouses, storage buildings, and offices.
Government buildings are exempt from paying the permit fee; however, they must still register the alarm system.
Register Your Alarm System
Instructions:
Select Register Online
Complete all fields to include required fields marked in red
Once you have entered your payment information, you can print your payment confirmation if desired
Your Alarm Permit will be emailed to you within 24 – 48 hours
Provide your Alarm Permit number to your Alarm Monitoring Company and if requested, your Homeowners Insurance Company
