Houston, TX · Harris County
Deed Restriction Compliance Affidavit
A sworn affidavit property owners or their representatives file with Houston's Planning & Development Department for amending plat, development plat, and parking variance applications.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Owners or representatives submitting an amending plat, development plat, or parking variance application to the City of Houston must file this affidavit confirming they have reviewed applicable deed restrictions and that the application does not violate them. The signer swears to the accuracy of the statement before a notary public, and the City may void any approval if a statement in the affidavit proves false.
Who needs it
Property owners, entity representatives, or their agents filing an amending plat, development plat, or parking variance application in Houston.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit text requires the signer's statement to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, with a full commission-expires notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Deed Restriction Compliance Affidavit from the Houston Planning & Development Department.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the property description and your relationship to the title.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear and sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your plat or variance application through Houston's PlatTracker system.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Houston. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get my Houston deed restriction affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit with the property description and owner details, then book an online notary session to sign it before a notary by video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the affidavit must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the Planning & Development Department will accept it with your plat or variance application.
- Which applications require this affidavit?
- Amending plat, development plat, and parking variance applications filed with Houston's Planning & Development Department.
- What happens if the affidavit is inaccurate?
- The City may void any approval granted if any fact stated in the affidavit is later found to be false; check with the city if unsure how a specific deed restriction applies.