Who uses the Residential Permit Application?

A property owner or authorized agent uses it for residential one- or two-family dwellings and townhouses, including new construction, alterations, additions, and roofing.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form lists two dimensioned plot surveys, two sets of construction drawings, two sets of engineered drawings and calculations if required, two copies of 2015 ResCheck forms, contractor license verification, and a completed residential cross-connection control survey.

Do I need a notary for the Residential Permit Application?

No. The owner or authorized agent signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury; the document does not include a notary block.

Lake Jackson, TX · Brazoria County

No notary required

Residential Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for a residential one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse.

What this form is

This application is for residential new construction, alterations or remodeling, additions, and roofing projects involving one- or two-family dwellings and townhouses. The city requires the completed application and supporting materials for review of a residential building permit. It asks for project, property, owner, contractor, building-area, fixture, and cross-connection-control information, and lists required plans and other supporting documents.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent planning residential construction, remodeling, an addition, or roofing for a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Public Works Department at 25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, with the required plans, surveys, ResCheck forms, contractor license verification, and cross-connection control survey.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs a certification under penalty of perjury and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Permit Application and its included checklist and cross-connection control survey.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, property, owner, contractor, building-area, fixture, and cross-connection-control information requested.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the required plot surveys, construction drawings, applicable engineered drawings and calculations, ResCheck forms, and contractor license verification.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the Public Works Department at 25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Residential Permit Application?: A property owner or authorized agent uses it for residential one- or two-family dwellings and townhouses, including new construction, alterations, additions, and roofing.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form lists two dimensioned plot surveys, two sets of construction drawings, two sets of engineered drawings and calculations if required, two copies of 2015 ResCheck forms, contractor license verification, and a completed residential cross-connection control survey.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Permit Application?: No. The owner or authorized agent signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury; the document does not include a notary block.
How do I submit the Residential Permit Application?: Submit it to the Public Works Department at 25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, with the required supporting materials.

Need something notarized?

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