Elsa, TX · Hidalgo County
Moving Permit Application
Homeowners or agents use this application to request a city permit for moving a structure from its current location to a new location.
What this form is
The application requests information about the homeowner, contractor, property, moving locations, and structure dimensions. It lists a $200 fee and requires a copy of the contractor’s state-issued license, driver’s license, liability insurance, and photos of the house’s front, back, and sides. The permit can become invalid if work does not begin or inspections are not requested within the periods stated on the form.
Who needs it
A homeowner or agent requesting a permit to move a structure, with contractor information and required supporting documents, 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.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required license, driver’s license, insurance copy, and house photos are attachments, with no sworn statement identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Moving Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the owner or agent, contractor, homeowner, property, moving-location, and structure-dimension information, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the contractor’s state-issued license, driver’s license, liability insurance copy, and photos of the house’s front, back, and sides.
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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
- What information does the Moving Permit Application request?
- It asks for owner or agent, contractor, and homeowner information; property identification; moving-from and moving-to locations; structure dimensions; comments; and the applicant’s signature and date.
- What documents and photos are required?
- The form calls for a copy of the contractor’s state-issued license, driver’s license, and liability insurance, plus photos of the house’s front, back, and sides.
- Do I need a notary for the Moving Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or sworn statement. It lists contractor documents and house photos as supporting materials.
- How do I submit the Moving Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.