Galveston, TX · Galveston County
Encroachment Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request approval for a structure encroaching into a city alley or street right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests information about the applicant, property, and structure, including the structure’s width, length, and how long it has encroached. It asks for acknowledgements and supporting items, including a written narrative, property survey, fee payments, and a Letter of No Objection from CenterPoint. The checklist says to include these items with the application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking permission for a structure encroaching into a city alley or street right-of-way needs 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the application lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Galveston Encroachment Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property information, describe the structure’s encroachment, complete the acknowledgements, and sign and date.
- 3
Gather The Checklist Items
Include a written narrative, a survey indicating the encroachment, the listed fees, and a Letter of No Objection from CenterPoint.
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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
- What does the Galveston Encroachment Application ask for?
- It requests applicant and property details, structure dimensions, how long the encroachment has existed, acknowledgements, and checklist items such as a narrative and property survey.
- What attachments and fees does the application list?
- The checklist lists a written narrative, a survey showing the encroachment, a $25 application fee, a Galveston County Clerk filing fee, and a Letter of No Objection from CenterPoint.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Encroachment Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.