Ames, TX · Liberty County

No notary required

Residential Building Application

Ames property owners and contractors use this application to request a city permit for residential construction, additions, repairs, and other listed improvements.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Ames permit for residential projects, including new residences, additions or remodels, repairs, fences, driveways, accessory structures, and swimming pools. It asks for project, owner, contractor, and improvement details, along with the estimated cost and square footage. The form lists a $30 permit issuance fee and includes acknowledgments about construction requirements and permit validity.

Who needs it

A property owner or contractor applying for a City of Ames permit for a residential construction project or listed improvement needs this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed application to [email protected]; the form lists a $30 permit issuance fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachments or related steps.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Building Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project address, property owner and contractor details, improvement description, cost, and square footage.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application and provide the applicant's printed name.

  4. 4

    Email It To The City

    Email the completed application to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachments or related steps.
How do I submit the Residential Building Application?
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The form lists a $30 permit issuance fee.
What projects does this application cover?
The form lists new residences, additions or remodels, repairs, fences, driveways, accessory structures or buildings, swimming pools, and other improvements.

Need something notarized?

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