Harris, Fort Bend & Waller Counties
Water damage & mold help in Katy, TX
Katy grew from a small rice-farming town into one of the Houston area's largest suburban areas. Most homes are slab-on-grade houses built since the 1990s in master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch. The area sits west of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs on flat prairie, so drainage and flooding are the main water concerns.
Areas served
Cinco Ranch · Old Katy · Grand Lakes · Cross Creek Ranch · Mason Creek
ZIPs include 77449, 77450, 77493, 77494
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Katy homes and water damage
Many Katy homes have attic air handlers and water heaters, and two-story designs with upstairs laundry rooms. The address may fall in the City of Katy, unincorporated Harris or Fort Bend County, or a municipal utility district (MUD), which affects who issues permits.
Reservoir and prairie flooding
During Harvey in 2017, controlled releases and pooling behind the Addicks and Barker reservoirs flooded homes in west Houston and the Katy area for days.
Attic condensate leaks
AC systems run hard most of the year, and clogged condensate drains overflow into ceilings.
Humidity-driven mold
Slow leaks behind walls and under sinks grow mold quickly in the humid climate.
MUD drainage and detention
Most Katy subdivisions rely on municipal utility district detention ponds and street drainage. During long, intense rain, overloaded drainage can push water into garages and low-lying homes even when the bayous aren't overflowing. Knowing your MUD and floodplain status helps with insurance decisions.
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Katy at a glance
- County
- Harris, Fort Bend & Waller Counties
- Neighborhoods
- Cinco Ranch, Old Katy, Grand Lakes, Cross Creek Ranch
- ZIP codes
- 77449, 77450, 77493, 77494
- Nearby
- Houston, TX, Sugar Land, TX
Katy questions
Who issues building permits in Katy?
It depends on the address. The City of Katy handles homes inside city limits; unincorporated areas go through Harris County or Fort Bend County Engineering.
Is my Katy home in a flood risk area?
Check FEMA's flood map and the Harris County Flood Control District's tools. Many Katy homes that flooded in 2017 were outside the mapped 100-year floodplain.
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