Portland, TX · San Patricio County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

This application is for owners or contractors seeking a city building permit for commercial construction, additions, remodeling, or finish-out work in Portland.

What this form is

The application records project details and the owner’s and contractors’ contact information for commercial building work, including new construction, additions, remodeling, and finish-outs. It also includes the applicant’s certification that the information is correct and that applicable laws and ordinances will be followed. The document states that permits require a final inspection and that a certificate of occupancy must be issued before a building is occupied.

Who needs it

Owners or contractors undertaking commercial building work in Portland can use this application to provide project, owner, and contractor information to the city.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details before sending.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no sworn attachment or related notarized step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, owner, and contractor information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the applicant certification.

  4. 4

    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

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for project details, the owner’s information, contractor information, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Need something notarized?

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