Gainesville, TX · Cooke County
Residential Accessory Permit Application
Gainesville property owners or their contractors use this application to request a permit for a residential accessory structure, such as a fence, shed, carport, or garage.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for residential accessory work, including a fence, storage building, storm shelter, carport, garage, or other project. It asks for the project address, owner and contractor details, project description, and structure information. Submit a plot plan with the application; the plan must show property dimensions, structures, roads, easements, utilities, and proposed changes.
Who needs it
Gainesville property owners applying for an accessory-structure permit should complete this application and provide the required plot plan.
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 without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, as shown.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Accessory Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project address, owner and contractor information, and details about the proposed accessory project.
- 3
Prepare The Plot Plan
Draw a scaled plot plan showing the property, existing and proposed structures, roads, easements, utilities, and other required features.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application with the plot plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Residential Accessory Permit Application cover?
- It requests a permit for residential accessory projects such as fences, storage buildings, storm shelters, carports, garages, or other projects.
- What must I include with the application?
- Submit a plot plan showing property dimensions, roads, structures, water features, known utilities, easements, and proposed site changes, drawn to scale.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Accessory Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, as shown.
- How do I submit the Residential Accessory Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.