Big Sandy, TX · Upshur County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request approval for construction, demolition, remodeling, or structure installation within Big Sandy city limits.
What this form is
Big Sandy requires an approved building permit before new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure within the corporate city limits. The application asks for owner and contractor contact details, property information, project specifications, and estimated cost. Applicants must include two complete sets of plans drawn to scale and submit an original signed application; the city reviews applications before issuing approved permits.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning construction, demolition, remodeling, or structure installation within Big Sandy’s corporate city limits need to apply before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit an original signed application to the City Secretary. The form lists City Hall at PO Box 986, Big Sandy, Texas 75755, and says applications are taken from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Big Sandy Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Answer all questions, including owner and contractor details, property information, project specifications, and estimated work valuation.
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Gather Required Plans
Prepare two complete sets of plans drawn to scale, including site or plat, floor, foundation, elevation, and drainage plans.
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Sign And Submit
Sign the application and submit the original to the City Secretary. Work may not start until the permit has been issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, but has no notary block and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who needs to file this building permit application?
- Property owners or contractors must apply for work involving new construction, demolition, remodeling, or installation of a structure within Big Sandy’s corporate city limits.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit an original signed application to the City Secretary. The form lists City Hall at PO Box 986, Big Sandy, Texas 75755, and gives application intake hours.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- Include two complete sets of plans drawn to scale: site or plat, floor, foundation, four-sided elevation, and drainage plans.
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.