Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. A separate owner authorization letter must be notarized, but an owner-signed copy of the contract may be submitted instead.

Who can apply for a demolition permit?

A property owner may apply for a single-story residential structure with proof of ownership. Commercial and two-story-or-higher residential demolition applications require a City Registered Demolition Contractor.

Can I request a covered pedestrian walkway with this application?

Yes. You may apply for a temporary covered pedestrian walkway independently or with a demolition application. If both are submitted together, the city issues two separate permits.

San Antonio, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Demolition / Deconstruction / Pedestrian Protection Permit Application

Property owners and eligible contractors use this application to request permits for building demolition, deconstruction, or temporary covered pedestrian protection in San Antonio.

What this form is

This application covers demolition or deconstruction of a structure and temporary covered pedestrian walkways, which may be requested separately or together. The city requires a demolition permit to remove an entire building; deconstruction requirements apply to certain residential and accessory structures based on age and location. The application asks about the property, applicant, work scope, building, demolition, pedestrian protection, and acknowledgements.

Who needs it

Property owners and eligible contractors seeking a demolition or deconstruction permit, or any contractor requesting a temporary covered pedestrian walkway, use this application.

How to submit it

Apply online through the Accela Citizen Access portal and upload plans and documents through your ACA account. After all reviews are approved, pay the review and permit fees based on the Fee Schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; a separate owner authorization letter must be notarized, or an owner-signed copy of the contract may be submitted instead.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Demolition / Deconstruction / Pedestrian Protection Permit Application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide property and applicant details, select the permit type, describe the work, and complete the applicable demolition or pedestrian protection sections.
3
Gather Plans and Documents
Prepare required plans and supporting documents, such as property photographs and a tree affidavit; include other documents required for your project.
4
Apply Online
Submit through the Accela Citizen Access portal and upload plans and documents through your ACA account.
5
Pay After Review
After all reviews are approved, pay the review and permit fees based on the Fee Schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. A separate owner authorization letter must be notarized, but an owner-signed copy of the contract may be submitted instead.
How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?: Apply online through the Accela Citizen Access portal and upload plans and documents through your ACA account. Pay review and permit fees after all reviews are approved.
Who can apply for a demolition permit?: A property owner may apply for a single-story residential structure with proof of ownership. Commercial and two-story-or-higher residential demolition applications require a City Registered Demolition Contractor.
Can I request a covered pedestrian walkway with this application?: Yes. You may apply for a temporary covered pedestrian walkway independently or with a demolition application. If both are submitted together, the city issues two separate permits.

Need something notarized?

This Demolition / Deconstruction / Pedestrian Protection Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.