What work does the Building Permit Application cover?

The application lists new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs, moving, and removal. It asks for details about the project, property, building type, and intended use.

What attachments may be required with the application?

If the property is in a mapped floodplain, attach a FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and circle the property location. The form also calls for an asbestos survey for areas to be renovated or demolished and TDLR documents when construction value is $50,000 or more.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary and does not call for a sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

The form lists permits@foresthilltx.org and (817) 806-4561, but does not specify how to submit the application. Check the city website for current contact details.

Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, builders, or contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, renovation, repair, moving, or removal work.

What this form is

The application requests a building permit for new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs, moving, or removal work in Forest Hill. It asks for property and applicant details, a work description, project type, use, valuation, square footage, and floodplain information. If applicable, it calls for a FEMA flood map, asbestos survey, and TDLR documents; separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits are required.

Who needs it

Property owners, builders, or contractors requesting a permit for construction, additions, remodeling, repairs, moving, or removal work should complete this application.

How to submit it

The application lists [email protected] and (817) 806-4561, but does not state a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, work, building, use, valuation, and project-size details.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable flood map, asbestos survey, and TDLR documents described on the form.
4
Contact The City
The form lists [email protected] and (817) 806-4561; check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What work does the Building Permit Application cover?: The application lists new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs, moving, and removal. It asks for details about the project, property, building type, and intended use.
What attachments may be required with the application?: If the property is in a mapped floodplain, attach a FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and circle the property location. The form also calls for an asbestos survey for areas to be renovated or demolished and TDLR documents when construction value is $50,000 or more.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary and does not call for a sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: The form lists [email protected] and (817) 806-4561, but does not specify how to submit the application. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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