Castle Hills, TX · Bexar County
Zoning Commission Hearing Owner Affidavit
A notarized owner affidavit attached to a rezoning application, in which the property owner swears to the truth of the authorization given to an applicant to pursue rezoning.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
When someone other than the property owner requests a zoning change in Castle Hills, the Zoning Commission requires a written Owner Affidavit authorizing the applicant to pursue the request. The owner must appear before a notary, swear the statements are true and correct, and have the notary complete a jurat before the City will accept the $500 rezoning application.
Who needs it
Property owners in Castle Hills who authorize someone else to file a rezoning request with the Zoning Commission on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's own text reads 'Subscribed and sworn to before me' with a Bexar County notary public signature and commission-expiration line, making notarization mandatory.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Zoning Commission Hearing PDF from the City of Castle Hills website.
- 2
Complete the Owner Affidavit
Fill in the property owner's name, the authorized applicant, and the requested zoning change.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the property owner to sign before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary witnesses and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application, site plans, and $500 fee with the Castle Hills Zoning Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Castle Hills. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize a Castle Hills owner affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit section of the Zoning Commission hearing application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses the signature.
- Do I need a notary for a Castle Hills rezoning request?
- Yes, if someone other than the owner is filing. The affidavit requires the owner's statement to be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for this Bexar County form?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries under Gov't Code ch. 406 subch. C; check with Castle Hills city staff if unsure before submitting.
- What does the zoning application filing fee cost?
- The rezoning application carries a non-refundable $500 filing fee in addition to any notarization cost.