South Houston, TX · Harris County
Building/House Moving Application
This application is for companies or contractors seeking a South Houston permit to move a house or other building through the city.
What this form is
Companies or contractors use this application to seek a South Houston permit to move a house, building, or other structure. It asks for the company and license details, current and proposed locations, moving route, street and sidewalk occupancy time, building size and construction type, and owner information. The form states that the house may remain in the street no longer than 24 hours and lists permit and application fees.
Who needs it
A company or contractor moving a house, building, or other structure through South Houston needs this application to seek a city permit.
How to submit it
The form lists a $100 permit fee and $15 application fee, for a $115 total. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it provides a contractor signature line and date field, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building/House Moving Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the company and license details, locations, route, moving schedule, building information, and owner contact details.
- 3
Gather The License Copy
Attach a copy of the company license, as requested on the form.
- 4
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
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application has a contractor signature line and date field, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the building/house moving application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $115 total fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for company and license details, current and proposed locations, the moving route and timing, building size and construction type, and owner information.
- What attachment does the form identify?
- The form says to attach a copy of the company license.
Need something notarized?
This Building/House Moving Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.