Midlothian, TX · Ellis County
House Moving Permit Application
This application is for contractors or property owners seeking a permit to move a house through or place one within Midlothian city limits.
What this form is
The application collects the contractor and property owner names and phone numbers, job address, move date, and proposed route. It states that applicants must coordinate the route and travel time with the Midlothian Police Department before moving through city limits. If the house will be placed within city limits, a site plan and photo must be submitted and approved before the move; the listed permit fee is $100 plus a $10,000 bond.
Who needs it
A contractor or property owner planning a house move through or placement within Midlothian city limits should complete this application.
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; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the House Moving Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the contractor and property owner contact details, job address, move date, and proposed route.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
For placement within city limits, submit a site plan and photo with the application for approval before the move.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the House Moving Permit Application?
- Contractors or property owners planning to move a house through or place one within Midlothian city limits use this application.
- What must accompany the application for placement within city limits?
- The form says a site plan and photo must be submitted with the application and approved before the move if placement is within city limits.
- How do I submit the House Moving Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the House Moving Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
Need something notarized?
This House Moving Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.