Surfside Beach, TX · Brazoria County

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Building Permit Application - Demolition

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Surfside Beach building permit for a demolition project.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for demolition in Surfside Beach. It asks for the legal owner’s contact information, the property’s BCAD Geographic ID and physical address, and the full project scope. An authorized applicant who is not the legal owner needs owner authorization; the application also lists proof of ownership and other Building Department requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a demolition building permit, or their authorized applicants, need to complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; if someone other than the legal owner applies, the application requires owner authorization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the demolition building permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the owner and property details, project scope, and requested project duration.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include proof of ownership and check with the Building Official about other Building Department requirements.

  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 demolition permit application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. If an authorized applicant is different from the legal owner, owner authorization is required.
How do I submit the demolition permit application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the legal owner’s contact information, the property’s BCAD Geographic ID and physical address, and the full project scope.
What must accompany the application?
The form lists proof of ownership and other requirements specified by the Building Department. Proof of ownership may be emailed to [email protected].

Need something notarized?

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