Deer Park, TX · Harris County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a permit for proposed development in a floodplain in Deer Park.
What this form is
The application is for proposed development in a floodplain, including construction, additions, land clearing, fill placement, grading, and other activities. Submit it to the local Floodplain Administrator before beginning work; the administrator determines whether additional information or forms are required and whether to issue the permit. Applicants provide owner, contact, property, and project details, while the administrator completes the floodplain review and permit determination.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants proposing development in a floodplain must submit this application to the local Floodplain Administrator before work begins.
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; the signer certifies the information is true and accurate.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Section I
Provide owner, applicant, property, and project information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the legal description and any supporting documents required for the proposed development.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the local Floodplain Administrator before beginning work.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information is true and accurate.
- Who submits the floodplain permit application?
- The applicant completes Section I and submits the application to the local Floodplain Administrator. If the applicant is not the property owner, they provide their contact information.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting documents might be required?
- Depending on the project, additional documents may include an Elevation Certificate, Floodproofing Certificate, No-Rise Certificate, or an elevation study. The Floodplain Administrator determines what is required.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.