What work does the Building Permit Application cover?

The form lists new construction, additions, remodeling, driveways, roofing, fences, demolition, moving, pools, signs, repairs, and other work.

What information and documents does the application request?

It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and work-scope details. Plan and document requirements vary by project; the form lists requirements for residential and commercial construction.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application has owner and contractor signature and date lines, but no notary block or notarized attachment is specified.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Submit it to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586. The form also lists a phone number and email address for contact.

San Benito, TX · Cameron County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

San Benito's building permit application is for owners, contractors, or other applicants seeking approval for construction, repairs, remodeling, demolition, or other listed property work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for listed work such as new construction, additions, remodeling, roofing, fences, demolition, pools, signs, or repairs. It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and scope-of-work details; residential and commercial projects have different plan and document requirements. The form says an asbestos test report is required before permitting a repair or remodel of a commercial building.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, or other applicants planning construction or another listed project in San Benito should complete the application before doing the work.

How to submit it

Submit the application to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586. The form also lists 956-361-3804 ext. 403 and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no attachment or related step that the form says must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, project, and scope-of-work sections, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Check the form's residential or commercial requirements and gather the applicable plans and supporting documents.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586.

Frequently asked questions

What work does the Building Permit Application cover?: The form lists new construction, additions, remodeling, driveways, roofing, fences, demolition, moving, pools, signs, repairs, and other work.
What information and documents does the application request?: It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and work-scope details. Plan and document requirements vary by project; the form lists requirements for residential and commercial construction.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application has owner and contractor signature and date lines, but no notary block or notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586. The form also lists a phone number and email address for contact.

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.