Houston Health Department phone, Stadium Drive office, clinics, WIC, certificates, TB, food permits and official help
The Houston Health Department is the City of Houston public health agency. It helps with health centers, immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, family planning, HIV/STI services, tuberculosis control, dental care, data dashboards, food permits, inspections, pool permits and consumer-health complaints.
Houston is a large metro area, so the correct office depends on city limits. Some services belong to the City of Houston, while some outside-city-limit needs may belong to Harris County Public Health, another city registrar, another county clerk or Texas DSHS.
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Call 832-393-4220 for general Houston Health Department help. The main department address is 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054.
Quick answer for Houston Health Department services
The main Houston Health Department phone number is 832-393-4220. The main department and Bureau of Vital Statistics location is 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054.
For many health-center appointments, immunizations and WIC services, call 832-393-5427. For health-center medical records, use HHDHCMedicalRecords@houstontx.gov or 832-395-9122. For food permits, inspections and consumer-health complaints, call 832-393-5100. For tuberculosis services, call 832-393-4799.
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This refresh uses official Houston Health Department sources for contact, health centers, vital statistics, immunizations, WIC, tuberculosis, consumer health, food permits, inspection reports, payment routing, data dashboards, disease reporting and official city-limit guidance.
What this Houston Health Department guide covers
Houston Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct service number when possible. It is faster than explaining every need to the main call center.
| Need | Official phone or route | What to prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| Main Houston Health Department | 832-393-4220 | Your service need, address or ZIP code, city-limit question and callback number. |
| Medical emergency | 911 | Use for severe symptoms, overdose, serious injury, trouble breathing or immediate danger. |
| Non-emergency city services | 311 | Address, city service request, complaint details and non-emergency issue. |
| Health-center appointments | 832-393-5427 | Clinic need, patient age, insurance, ID, forms and preferred health center. |
| Health-center medical records | 832-395-9122 HHDHCMedicalRecords@houstontx.gov | Patient name, DOB, clinic location, record type and authorization details. |
| Immunizations | 832-393-5427 | Vaccine record, school/work form, child/adult status and clinic day question. |
| WIC | 832-393-5427 | Pregnancy/child details, proof of Texas residence, income or benefit proof and clinic preference. |
| Vital Statistics | 832-393-4220 | Record type, full name, date, city-limit event location, ID and payment method. |
| HIV/STI mobile clinic | 832-393-5010 | Testing need, symptoms, exposure timing, safe callback and appointment question. |
| PrEP or nPEP | 832-395-9800 | Exposure risk, urgency, testing history, insurance or payment question. |
| Tuberculosis | 832-393-4799 | Exposure, symptoms, test result, provider note and treatment history. |
| Consumer Health / food permits | 832-393-5100 | Business address, permit type, city-limit status, inspection need or complaint facts. |
| Special waste | 832-393-5740 | Waste type, business address, permit or inspection question. |
| See to Succeed vision program | 832-393-5088 | School partnership, child age, school information and vision-help question. |
| Communicable disease reporting | 832-393-5080 | Ask for epidemiologist on call during listed business hours. |
Houston Health Department address, main office and map
The main Houston Health Department location is 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054. This location is also used for Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Do not assume every clinic service is handled at the main administration desk. Health centers, WIC clinics, food permits, TB services, disease reporting, dental services and multi-service programs may use separate locations or schedules.
Houston Health Department vs Harris County Public Health
The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health are separate agencies. This matters for food permits, vital records, clinics, inspections and complaints.
Use the City of Houston Health Department when the service, business, address or event is inside the City of Houston system. If the address is in Harris County but outside Houston city limits, you may need Harris County Public Health, another local health department, another city registrar or Texas DSHS.
For related city-vs-county routing examples, see our Dallas Health Department guide, health department near me guide, and birth certificate health department guide.
Before you call or visit Houston Health Department
Use this checklist before making a clinic appointment, ordering records, applying for a food permit, visiting Vital Statistics or reporting a complaint.
Houston health centers, appointments and clinic locations
Houston Health Department health centers provide patient services for family planning, immunizations, tuberculosis diagnosis, care for sexually transmitted diseases and dental care.
For appointments, call 832-393-5427. For health-center medical records, use HHDHCMedicalRecords@houstontx.gov or 832-395-9122.
| Health center | Address | What to confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Health Center | 8504 Schuller Road, Houston, TX 77093 | Appointment type, vaccine day, dental availability, family planning, STI or TB service routing. |
| Sharpstown Health Services | 6201 Bonhomme Road, 3rd Floor South Tower, Houston, TX 77036 | Appointment slot, medical records access, clinic documents and service day. |
| Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center | 4410 Reed Road, Houston, TX 77051 | Clinic services, WIC/family support proximity and exact program availability. |
Houston birth certificates and death certificates
The Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics is located at 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054. The office phone is 832-393-4220.
The bureau handles birth, death and fetal-death records that occur within the incorporated city limits of Houston. If the event occurred outside Houston city limits, you may need Harris County, another city, another county or the State of Texas route.
| Record need | Official route | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics | Use for eligible Houston city-limit birth records. Confirm qualified applicant rules before ordering. |
| Death certificate | Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics | Use for eligible Houston city-limit death records. Confirm applicant eligibility and ID. |
| Fetal-death record | Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics | Use official instructions and eligibility rules. |
| Outside Houston city limits | Harris County, another city/county or Texas DSHS | Do not pay Houston order fees until the event location is confirmed. |
Vital Statistics hours and payment notes
- Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; walk-in customers must arrive by 3 p.m.
- Friday: no walk-in customers; funeral homes and same-day online order pickup only, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; must arrive before 12 p.m.
- Lobby is closed on City of Houston holidays.
- Payment methods listed include cash, money order, debit card, or credit card; checks are not accepted.
- Adjacent garage parking is listed at 8059 Stadium Drive with a parking fee.
Houston WIC, Healthy Families, Nurse-Family Partnership and child support
Houston WIC supports eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. WIC services may include healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care.
Call 832-393-5427 for Houston WIC appointment and location help. Houston also lists family-support programs such as Healthy Families Houston and Nurse-Family Partnership.
HIV/STI testing, syphilis care, PrEP, nPEP and tuberculosis services
Houston Health Department disease-prevention services include HIV/STI testing, syphilis testing and treatment, PrEP and nPEP support, tuberculosis screening and TB treatment coordination.
For TB services, call 832-393-4799. For HIV/STI mobile clinic routing, use 832-393-5010. For PrEP and nPEP appointments, use 832-395-9800.
| Need | Phone or route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| HIV/STI testing | Health centers or HIV/STI resources | Exposure date, symptoms, prior tests, safe callback number and clinic preference. |
| Syphilis testing | Northside, Sharpstown or Sunnyside health centers | Symptoms, exposure, pregnancy status if relevant and prior treatment details. |
| PrEP or nPEP | 832-395-9800 | Timing matters for nPEP. Ask quickly after possible exposure. |
| TB screening or treatment | 832-393-4799 | Symptoms, exposure, test result, provider referral and treatment history. |
| Provider disease reporting | 832-393-5080 during listed business hours | Disease, lab result, patient/facility information and callback number. |
Dental care, See to Succeed vision care and family planning
Houston Health Department health centers include dental care for adults and children starting at six months. The department also supports Project Saving Smiles and See to Succeed.
See to Succeed provides free vision exams and corrective eyewear to school children ages 6-18 through school-based partnerships. The listed phone number is 832-393-5088.
Food permits, restaurant inspections, pool permits and complaints
The Bureau of Consumer Health Services handles city-regulated waste, food safety, swimming pool safety, EMS permits, special waste and related public-health enforcement.
For Consumer Health, food permits, food inspection questions and food-establishment complaints inside Houston city limits, call 832-393-5100.
| Business or complaint need | Official route | Practical warning |
|---|---|---|
| Food establishment permit | Consumer Health / Food Permits | Confirm city-limit jurisdiction before applying or paying. |
| Restaurant inspection report | Houston food inspection reports search | Review current inspection details and trend, not only one score. |
| Foodborne illness complaint | Foodborne illness complaint form | Prepare meal date, foods eaten, symptoms, medical care and dining party details. |
| Temporary food permit | Temporary food permit page | Temporary food service must be tied to an event or celebration. Check current deadline rules before event planning. |
| Mobile food unit | Mobile food unit inspection/permitting page | Beginning July 2026, operators should verify Texas DSHS permit and city inspection requirements before operating. |
| Pool permit or complaint | Pool permit program | Unsafe pools can create drowning and waterborne illness risks. Report serious safety issues promptly. |
| Special waste | Special Waste Permits | Call 832-393-5740 for FOG and regulated waste routing. |
2026 operator warning
Houston Health Department has posted food-safety and permit updates aligning local food safety regulations and permit fee structure with state requirements. Food businesses should read current official permit pages before paying, applying, opening, scheduling inspections or planning temporary events.
Houston public health dashboards, reports and disease reporting
Houston Health Department publishes public health dashboards, reports and data tools. The Houston-Harris County Joint Public Health Data & Reporting Initiative is useful when users need local indicators across Houston and Harris County.
For communicable disease surveillance and reporting during listed business hours, Houston Health Department contact information says to call 832-393-5080 and ask for the epidemiologist on call.
What to do if your Houston health service is not found
Official Houston Health Department links
Use these official links before visiting, applying, paying, filing a complaint, requesting a record or relying on hours.
Houston Health Department official websiteMain official website for Houston public health services, alerts, programs and service links. Houston Health Department contact pageMain phone, address, emergency/311 instructions and epidemiology routing. Programs and servicesOfficial service directory for certificates, clinics, WIC, disease prevention, permits, data and reporting. Health centersOfficial health-center locations, appointment phone, clinic notice and medical-record route. ImmunizationsOfficial vaccine appointment phone and immunization program details. Birth and death certificatesOfficial Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics page for records, hours, location, parking and ordering. Houston WICOfficial Women, Infants and Children nutrition support and clinic routing. Tuberculosis controlOfficial TB screening, identification, treatment and contact information. Consumer Health and permitsFood permits, pool permits, special waste, food inspection reports, complaint forms and payments. Houston food inspection reportsOfficial food establishment inspection report lookup. Houston public health data and reportingDashboards, reports, population health indicators and disease reporting resources.Houston Health Department FAQ
What is the Houston Health Department phone number?
The main Houston Health Department phone number is 832-393-4220. For health-center appointments, immunizations and WIC, 832-393-5427 is commonly listed as the appointment route.
Where is the Houston Health Department located?
The main Houston Health Department address is 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054. This is also the Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics location.
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Can I get a birth certificate from Houston Health Department?
Yes, if the birth record is within the Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics coverage and you meet applicant rules. Confirm that the event occurred inside incorporated Houston city limits before ordering.
What are Houston Vital Statistics walk-in hours?
The official page lists Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with walk-in customers arriving by 3 p.m. Friday is limited to funeral homes and same-day online order pickup from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
What phone number should I call for Houston WIC?
Call 832-393-5427 for Houston WIC appointment and location routing. Prepare Texas residence proof, household details and eligibility documents.
What phone number should I call for Houston immunizations?
Call 832-393-5427 for vaccine appointment help. Vaccines are offered at health centers on different days, so verify the exact site and day before visiting.
What is the Houston TB services phone number?
The Houston Health Department Tuberculosis Control phone number is 832-393-4799. The program screens, identifies and treats individuals with TB and works with TB providers.
Who handles Houston food permits and restaurant complaints?
Houston Health Department Consumer Health handles city food permits, inspections, food complaint forms, pool permits and special waste routing. Call 832-393-5100 for Consumer Health questions.
Is Houston Health Department the same as Harris County Public Health?
No. Houston Health Department is the City of Houston agency. Harris County Public Health is separate. City limits matter for food permits, complaints, records and local public-health services.