San Benito, TX · Cameron County

No notary required

Variance Application

Property owners or applicants use this Planning Department application to request a variance and provide project and property information.

What this form is

Use this application to request a variance from the City of San Benito Planning Department. It asks for applicant and property details, existing zoning and land use, a legal description, and a basic project description. The form lists a non-refundable fee of approximately $250 and requires a site plan, survey and metes and bounds, tax certificates, and warranty deed.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a property variance in San Benito should complete this form and provide the listed property information and attachments.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Planning Department at 400 N. Travis Street, San Benito, TX 78586. The form lists phone and fax numbers but does not provide an email or online submission option.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner(s) provide signatures, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the applicant and property information, legal description, existing zoning and land use, and a basic project description.

  3. 3

    Gather The Listed Attachments

    Prepare the site plan, survey and metes and bounds, City and school tax certificates, and warranty deed listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Department

    Submit the application to the Planning Department at 400 N. Travis Street, San Benito, TX 78586.

Frequently asked questions

What is the San Benito Variance Application for?
It is a Planning Department application for a property variance. It collects applicant and property details, zoning and land-use information, a project description, and signatures.
What attachments does the application list?
The form lists a site plan, survey and metes and bounds, City and school tax certificates, and a warranty deed. It also lists a non-refundable fee of approximately $250.
Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner(s), and it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Variance Application?
Submit it to the Planning Department at 400 N. Travis Street, San Benito, TX 78586. The form also lists phone and fax numbers, but no email or online submission option.

Need something notarized?

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