Brownsville, TX · Cameron County
Request for Zoning Certification
Property inquirers use this form to request zoning certification from Brownsville’s Planning & Redevelopment Department.
What this form is
Use this form to request zoning information about a property, including its zoning designation, overlay districts, and any specific use permit ordinance. The requestor provides contact details, a reason for the request, and the property address and tax ID number. For property described as acreage, metes and bounds, or by survey, the form says a description or survey must be provided to complete zoning verification.
Who needs it
A person seeking zoning certification for a property in Brownsville provides their contact information, reason for the request, and property details.
How to submit it
Submit the request to the Planning & Redevelopment Department, Zoning Division, at 1034 E. Levee St., 2nd Floor, Brownsville, TX 78520. The form lists a $25.00 application fee and phone number (956) 548-6150.
About notarization
No notary is required; the requester provides the request details and date, with no sworn attachment or notarized step listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Zoning Certification form.
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Complete The Request
Enter your contact information, reason for the request, property address, and property tax ID.
- 3
Gather Property Description
If the property is described as acreage, provide a metes and bounds description or survey.
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Submit To The City
Submit the request to the Planning & Redevelopment Department, Zoning Division; the form lists a $25.00 application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Zoning Certification?
- No. The form has no notary block and lists no sworn attachment or notarized step; the requester provides the request details and date.
- How do I submit the zoning certification request?
- Submit it to the Planning & Redevelopment Department, Zoning Division, at 1034 E. Levee St., 2nd Floor, Brownsville, TX 78520. The form lists a $25.00 application fee.
- What property information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the property address and property tax ID, along with the requestor’s contact information and reason for the request.
- What must I provide for an acreage property?
- The form says a metes and bounds description or survey must be provided if the property is described as acreage, to complete zoning verification.
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This Request for Zoning Certification doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.