Combes, TX · Cameron County
Residential Permit Application and Submittal Checklist
Combes property owners or general contractors use this application and checklist to request a residential construction permit and provide required project information.
What this form is
This application and checklist is for residential construction projects involving single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses no higher than three stories above grade. The general contractor must obtain a residential building permit before permits are issued for subcontracted work. It asks for property and contractor details and lists plans and other materials required for a complete submittal, including a site plan, construction drawings, and floor plans.
Who needs it
Property owners or general contractors proposing residential construction for a single-family home, duplex, or townhouse no higher than three stories above grade need 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachments or related steps.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Permit Application and Submittal Checklist for Combes.
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Complete The Application
Print or type the property and owner/contractor information, proposed work, project details, and estimated cost.
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Gather Checklist Items
Include all applicable plans and documents listed in the submittal checklist; incomplete or partial submittals will not be accepted.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and applicable materials 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 Residential Permit Application?
- No. The application has an authorized agent/owner signature and date line but no notary block; the listed attachments and related steps are not described as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Residential Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application with all applicable checklist items. The document does not give a submission address or portal; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials are listed in the submittal checklist?
- The checklist includes a site plan, two sets of construction drawings, floor plans, foundation plans and details, exterior elevations, and other project-specific materials.
- Who must obtain the residential building permit?
- The document says the general contractor must obtain the residential building permit before permits are issued for subcontracted work such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.