Castroville, TX · Medina County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or authorized applicants submit this application to Castroville for proposed work on a historic landmark or property within a historic district.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on a historic landmark or property within a historic district. It asks for property and owner information, a project description, and a signed certification; applicants must also provide project materials such as a site plan, photographs, and work details. The application lists a $100 fee and says incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing work on a historic landmark or property in a historic district, and applicants authorized by the owner, use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required attachments with the $100 fee to the Community Development Department, 703 Paris St., Castroville, TX 78009, or [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property and owner information, describe the project, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed project materials and, when applicable, an owner authorization letter and a property survey or legal description.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application, attachments, and $100 fee to the Community Development Department in Castroville.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It requests city review of proposed work on a historic landmark or property within a historic district.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The application lists a site plan, photographs, a detailed work description, and other project materials. It also requires owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit the application, required attachments, and $100 fee to the Community Development Department at 703 Paris St. or by email to [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.