South Houston, TX · Harris County
Building Permit Application Alterations/Repairs/New Construction
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a South Houston building permit for alterations, repairs, or new construction.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit from the City of South Houston for alterations, repairs, or new construction. It asks for the property location, ownership and project contacts, building materials and features, occupancy, work description, and total cost. The applicant must complete it in blue or black ink and sign the statement confirming the information is true and that they are authorized to apply.
Who needs it
A property owner or someone authorized by the owner needs this application to request a permit for building work listed on the form.
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 without a notary; the signer solemnly swears the statements are true, but the form names no separate notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the South Houston building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill it out in blue or black ink with the property, project, building, and cost details requested.
- 3
Gather Plan Specifications
The application refers to plans and specifications submitted with it; gather those materials for submission.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign the applicant statement and submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does this building permit application cover?
- The application is for a permit for alterations, repairs, or new construction. It requests details about the property, proposed work, building features, and total cost.
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- No. The application has a signature line and a sworn statement, but no notary block or separate notarized attachment is identified. The signer signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application Alterations/Repairs/New Construction doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.