Gainesville, TX · Cooke County
Residential Building Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to provide project, property, and contractor information for residential construction in Gainesville.
What this form is
This application records information about a residential construction project, including its address, type, scope of work, property owner, and contractors. The applicant certifies that the information is true and agrees to follow applicable laws and ordinances. The form states that a permit becomes void if work does not start within 180 days or is suspended for 180 days after starting.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking a residential building permit in Gainesville completes this application with project and contractor details.
How to submit it
The form names Community Development at 104 W. Hird Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240, and lists (940) 668-4799 and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or representative signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property owner, and contractor information requested on the form.
- 3
Review Attachments
The application names no attachments; review the form and complete the information it requests.
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Submit To Community Development
Use the Community Development address and contact details listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the residential building permit application request?
- It asks for project details, property owner and contact information, and contractor information, including license numbers for electrical and mechanical contractors and a plumbing contractor.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the owner or representative signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- The form names Community Development at 104 W. Hird Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240. It also lists (940) 668-4799 and [email protected].
- What does the application say about permit expiration?
- It says a permit becomes null and void if construction does not commence within 180 days, or if construction is suspended for 180 days after commencing.