Hillsboro, TX · Hill County
Residential Re-Leveling Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Hillsboro permit for re-leveling an existing residential structure using the block-and-shim method.
What this form is
This application is for re-leveling existing structures using the block-and-shim method; it does not cover foundation replacement or other foundation repairs. The form explains when an engineered design and Foundation Permit are required, and asks for applicant, property owner, project address, and square-footage information. Residents may pull permits for work they do themselves; when a contractor is used, the contractor must pull the permit.
Who needs it
A resident doing re-leveling work on their own property or a contractor performing that work needs to pull the permit using 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; it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Re-Leveling Permit Application for work on existing structures using the block-and-shim method.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property-owner contact information, the project address, and the square footage; sign and date the application.
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Check The Work Requirements
Review the form’s notes about when an engineered design and Foundation Permit are required.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does this permit application cover?
- It covers re-leveling existing residential structures using the block-and-shim method. Foundation replacement and other foundation repairs require a Foundation Permit.
- Who must pull the permit?
- Residents may pull permits for work they do themselves. If a contractor is used, the contractor must pull the permit.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Re-Leveling Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary and does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Residential Re-Leveling Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.