Hillsboro, TX · Hill County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Homeowners or applicants use this application to request a residential building permit for listed work in Hillsboro; it is not for new construction.

What this form is

This application is for residential building work such as additions or alterations, fences over six feet, roofing, storage buildings, swimming pools, repairs, and other work; it is not for new construction. It asks for the work description, property and project details, applicant and owner contact information, and the applicant’s signature and date. It also asks about historic-district location and whether the property was built before 1978.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a residential building permit for work listed on the form, other than new construction, can use 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 without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Describe the work and fill in the applicant, owner, and project information, including the questions about historic-district location and property age.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The applicant signs and dates the application. The form lists no attachments.

  4. 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

What work does this residential permit application cover?
The form lists additions or alterations, fences over six feet, roofing, storage buildings, swimming pools, repairs, and other work. It says it is not for new construction.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for a work description, applicant and property-owner contact details, project address, square footage, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.