Get Tx Demolition Permit Application - City Of Austin 2020-2025

Filling out the TX demolition permit application online requires careful attention to detail and adherence to city regulations. This guide will walk you through each step of the process, ensuring you submit a complete and accurate application.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the TX demolition permit application and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by providing owner authorization. You may either sign at the bottom of the next page or include a notarized letter of authorization from the owner, ensuring that electronically notarized applications are preferred. If needed, mail a hard copy for city records.
3. Prepare dimensioned site plans or a survey that clearly shows all existing structures, including those designated for demolition.
4. Obtain certified tax certificate(s) from the Travis County Tax Assessor to demonstrate compliance with local tax obligations.
5. Include photos of each side of the structure, ensuring one photo shows the entire elevation visible from the street. Photographs must be at least two megapixels.
6. Prepare a tree survey indicating all trees that are 19 inches or greater in diameter on the site.
7. Calculate and include the review fee based on the city's fee schedule, ensuring you understand any additional fees that may apply.
8. If applicable, for commercial demolitions, secure an approved/red-stamped site plan or a site plan exemption form as required.
9. Complete the Texas Department of Health asbestos notification form by a licensed inspector or contractor, providing it along with your application if necessary.
10. Fill out the property information section including demolition type and address, detailing if the demolition is total or partial.
11. Provide demolition contractor information, including the contractor's company name, address, phone number, and estimated cost of demolition.
12. Respond to additional questions regarding trees, previous occupancy, and occupancy details of the housing units to ensure compliance.
13. Read the consent, authorizations, and signatures section carefully, signing and dating where appropriate to confirm understanding and adherence to all regulations.
14. Once all information has been filled out, review for completeness. You may then save changes, download, print, or share the completed application as required.

Ensure your application is filled out accurately and submit it online to streamline the process.