Rio Hondo, TX · Cameron County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to describe proposed construction and provide property and project details for a building permit.

What this form is

This application describes proposed construction and identifies the property, owner, general contractor, improvement value, and building, garage or carport, patio, and porch areas. Before any permits are issued, the authorized agent or owner must provide a signed written statement outlining how construction debris, materials, and other garbage or waste will be removed from the site. The form also states that the improvements cannot be occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent proposing construction in Rio Hondo uses this application and provides the required debris-removal statement before permits are issued.

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; the authorized agent or owner must also provide a signed written statement about removing site debris and waste.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Rio Hondo Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the owner, contractor, property, and proposed-work details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Required Statement

    Provide a signed written statement outlining how construction debris, materials, and other garbage or waste will be removed from the site.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required statement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rio Hondo Building Permit Application ask for?
It asks for owner and contractor details, the property’s legal description and address, proposed work, improvement value, project areas, and whether exterior advertising will be installed.
Do I need a notary for the Rio Hondo Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Before permits are issued, the authorized agent or owner must also provide a signed written statement about removing construction debris, materials, and other waste.
How do I submit the Rio Hondo Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What must be provided before a permit is issued?
The authorized agent or owner must provide a signed written letter or statement specifically outlining removal of construction debris, materials, and other garbage or waste from the site.

Need something notarized?

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