Portland, TX · San Patricio County
New Construction Residential Building Permit Application
This application is for property owners and contractors requesting a City of Portland permit for new residential construction and related project work.
What this form is
The application provides project, owner, contractor, and contractor-license information for a new residential building permit. It also includes a request for address assignment or verification, water and wastewater tap and meter setup information, and a water service agreement. The form says separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing, and heating or air conditioning work, and that a certificate of occupancy must be issued before the residence is occupied.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants and contractors seeking a permit for new residential construction in Portland should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Development Services Department, 601 Moore Avenue, Portland, Texas 78374. The form lists [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached address request and water service agreement also have signature lines, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the New Construction Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, owner, and contractor information and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
The form says a foundation certificate, WPI-2/8, termite report, and elevation certificate, if required, are needed before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Development Services Department at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the New Construction Residential Building Permit Application?
- Property owners or applicants and contractors use it to provide project, owner, and contractor information for a residential building permit.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests the project address and description, valuation, area, and owner and contractor details. It also includes address-request and water service sections.
- Do I need a notary for the New Construction Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application and its address request and water service agreement have signature lines but state no notary or sworn step.
- How do I submit the New Construction Residential Building Permit Application?
- The form lists the Development Services Department at 601 Moore Avenue, Portland, Texas 78374, and [email protected] for submission.
Need something notarized?
This New Construction Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.