Houston, TX · Harris County
Special Minimum Building Line Block Application
Property owners or neighborhood entity representatives use this application to request a Special Minimum Building Line Block designation for a Houston block.
What this form is
The application requests a designation intended to preserve the building line character of a blockface or two opposing blockfaces. Applicants submit a complete packet for city review, including the application, evidence of support, a map sketch, applicable deed restrictions, a notification sign sample, and a survey of at least one lot on each blockface. The packet explains eligibility and the review process.
Who needs it
A property owner within the proposed application area, or a representative of an entity in the neighborhood, may submit the application.
How to submit it
Mail or hand-deliver the complete application package to the Planning and Development Department, Attn: Community Sustainability, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002. The packet says applications sent by email or fax will not be accepted.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and supporting property owners sign and date their sections, with no notarized attachment or sworn step listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Minimum Building Line Block application packet.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and application area information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Required Materials
Include evidence of support, applicable deed restrictions, a map or sketch, and a survey of at least one lot on each blockface.
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Submit The Packet
Mail or hand-deliver the complete package to the Planning and Development Department at the address provided in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Special Minimum Building Line Block application do?
- It lets property owners or a neighborhood entity representative request a designation intended to preserve the building line character of a blockface or two opposing blockfaces.
- What must I include with the application?
- The packet lists a completed application, evidence of support, applicable deed restrictions, a notification sign sample, a map or sketch, and a survey of at least one lot on each blockface.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Minimum Building Line Block application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; applicants and supporting property owners sign and date their sections, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
- How do I submit the Special Minimum Building Line Block application?
- Mail or hand-deliver the complete package to the Planning and Development Department, Attn: Community Sustainability, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002. Email and fax submissions are not accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Special Minimum Building Line Block Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.