Freeport, TX · Brazoria County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, agents, or tenants use this application to request a Freeport building permit for construction or other listed work.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for work such as new construction, moving, additions, demolition, alterations or repairs, and signs. It asks for project details, building information, owner and contractor contact information, and additional approvals. The application must include suitable detailed drawings and two sets of plans for approval; separate permits are required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, agents, or tenants seeking approval for building work in Freeport should complete the applicable fields.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and provides a printed name, phone number, and email address.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicable Fields

    Enter the project, building, owner, contractor, and applicant information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans

    Include suitable detailed drawings and two sets of plans for approval.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature line but no notary block; the applicant signs and provides a printed name, phone number, and email address.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What should accompany the application?
The form says to include suitable detailed drawings and two sets of plans for approval. It also notes that separate permits are required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.