Waskom, TX · Harrison County
Construction/Building Permit Application
Applicants use this form to request a Waskom construction or building permit and provide details about the proposed structure and construction site.
What this form is
The application is for proposed construction or placement of a structure in Waskom. Applicants provide contact information, the site address, structure type, and proposed start date, then sign and date the form. It states that a $50 permit fee is due before issuance, construction must begin within 30 days after the permit is granted, and dwellings also require a flood plain development permit.
Who needs it
Anyone proposing to construct or place a structure in Waskom must complete page one and obtain a valid permit before construction begins.
How to submit it
Complete the application and return it to the City of Waskom, P.O. Box 730, 430 West Texas Ave., Waskom, Texas 75692. The form states that the $50 permit fee must be paid before the city issues a permit.
About notarization
The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Waskom Construction/Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Page One
Enter the applicant and project details requested on page one, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Items
The application states that dwellings require a flood plain development permit and that renovations or demolitions of public or commercial buildings require an asbestos survey.
- 4
Return The Application
Return the completed application to the City of Waskom at the mailing address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Waskom Construction/Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Waskom construction permit application?
- Complete page one and return the application to the City of Waskom, P.O. Box 730, 430 West Texas Ave., Waskom, Texas 75692. The form says the $50 fee is due before permit issuance.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the applicant’s name, business name if applicable, mailing and phone details, the proposed construction address, structure type, and proposed start date.
- When must construction begin after the permit is granted?
- The application states that construction must begin on or before the 30th day after the permit is granted. Otherwise, the permit expires and a new one must be issued.