Houston, TX · Harris County
Tower Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a City of Houston permit for a new or altered tower.
What this form is
The application collects information about the tower, site, property owner, tower company, and applicant, along with location details and nearby land-use conditions. For a new tower submittal, the document lists supporting materials such as a site plan, title report, deed restriction affidavit, and property-owner notification materials. It also includes a certification for the applicant or agent to sign.
Who needs it
A property owner or an agent authorized by the owner who is applying for a Houston tower permit 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. For a new tower submittal, the checklist includes fee payment by check payable to the City of Houston; it refers readers to the City of Houston Finance web page for the amount.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists a deed restriction affidavit as a new-tower attachment but does not say that attachment is sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Houston Tower Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the tower, site, property owner, tower company, applicant, and location information requested.
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Gather New-Tower Attachments
For a new tower submittal, use the checklist to gather the listed supporting materials, including a site plan and title report.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Houston Tower Permit Application ask for?
- It requests tower, site, owner, company, and applicant details, including location information and questions about nearby districts, parks, towers, and residences.
- Do I need a notary for the Houston Tower Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature line for the applicant or agent and does not require a notary. It lists a deed restriction affidavit as an attachment but does not say it must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Houston Tower Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. For a new tower, the checklist includes a check payable to the City of Houston.
Need something notarized?
This Tower Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.