Who can use the Beachfront Building Permit Application?

The legal owner of the property or an authorized applicant can use it to apply for a permit for beachfront new construction. The form says owner authorization is required when the applicant is different from the legal owner.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form lists a surveyed site plan, outdoor lighting plan, elevation certificate, lot photos, stamped and signed windstorm plans, and other items. It also specifies OSSF plans or an application for a new sewer tap.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; its listed attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building Department email and City Hall address.

Surfside Beach, TX · Brazoria County

No notary required

Beachfront Building Permit Application – New Construction

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a building permit for new construction on beachfront property in Surfside Beach.

What this form is

This application requests project and property details for new beachfront construction, including the lot, proposed structure, access, utilities, and dune impacts. The form says construction within 1,000 feet of mean high tide requires a ten-business-day review by the Texas General Land Office, and incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed. It lists required plans, certificates, photos, and other supporting documents.

Who needs it

A legal property owner or an authorized applicant seeking a permit for new construction on beachfront property in Surfside Beach needs this application.

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 and dated without a notary; its listed plans, certificates, photos, and other attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Beachfront Building Permit Application for new construction.
2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and project details, answer the listed property questions, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the plans, certificates, photos, and other documents listed as required with the application.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the Beachfront Building Permit Application?: The legal owner of the property or an authorized applicant can use it to apply for a permit for beachfront new construction. The form says owner authorization is required when the applicant is different from the legal owner.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form lists a surveyed site plan, outdoor lighting plan, elevation certificate, lot photos, stamped and signed windstorm plans, and other items. It also specifies OSSF plans or an application for a new sewer tap.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; its listed attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building Department email and City Hall address.

Need something notarized?

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