MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE PERMIT

All forms that can be found on the permit website at

https://mctx.org/departments/departments_d_-_f/environmental_health/permitting/index.php will have an asterisk (“*”).

Every fully enclosed structure and/or addition requires its own permit. Each living structure requires its own separate address. Visit www.mc911.org, and select “Addressing” to request a new address or to verify an address.

Any development in the 100 year floodplain (enclosed or not) requires a permit. Additional Development Permit Non-Structure applications, may be required.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE SUBMITTAL PROCESS:

Please have ready to upload BEFORE beginning application. We do not accept incomplete submittals.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

  1. Copy of complete legal description of subject property. Subdivision name, section, block, and lot (recorded plats) OR written metes and bounds description/survey. No larger than letter size paper 8 ½ “x 11”.
  2. *Completed “Storm Water Management Program Compliance Certification”.*
  3. Site plan or survey of property with exact location of new and/or existing structures. No larger than letter size paper 8 ½ “x 11”.
  4. Letter from Public Utility Provider (on company letterhead and dated within one year) stating water and/or sewer will be provided to property.If septic is located in SJRA territory, you must provide the SJRA Septic Permit as proof of sewer.
  5. For properties located in the ETJ or planning area of the City of Houston, a Certificate of Compliance or a Development Approval Form (Form 101) is required from the City of Houston Engineering/Planning Department. This does not apply to properties located in recorded subdivisions with no changes.

City of Houston: 611 Walker, Houston, Texas 77002; P.O.Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251

Telephone: (832)393-6600. You may also contact: Hector Rodriguez at (832) 393-6575 with additional questions.


FLOODPLAIN PERMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

For development on property in the floodplain/floodway, the following additional items may be required. Please review the “Steps for Development in the Floodplain” or “Development Permit Non-Structure” located at

https://mctx.org/departments/departments_d_-_f/environmental_health/floodplain.php.

  1. Property Survey (must be created by a professional registered surveyor that properly shows where all structures and septic tanks, if applicable, will be located on the tract. Must include identification of any and all floodplain and/or floodway boundaries located within the designated tract.)
  2. *Class B Form 1 –Certificate of Conformity*
  3. *Class B Form 2 –Notification of Requirement for Final Elevation Certificate*
  4. *Class B Form 3 –Regulations for Manufactured Homes*
  5. Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analysis
  6. Geotechnical Report
  7. Foundation Design
  8. Variance Letter for Septic
  9. Calculations for Septic
  10. Strap design for septic tanks

SEPTIC PERMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Please review the Septic System Checklist located at

https://mctx.org/departments/departments_d__f/environmental_health/permitting/septic_permits.php.

  1. Floor plans – of every building attached to the septic system.
  2. *Disclaimer – Signed by the property owner and notarized.*
  3. * Septic Disclaimer – Signed by the property owner and notarized (conventional systems only).*
  4. *Filed Affidavit to the Public – Signed by the property owner and notarized (aerobic systems only).*
  5. *Filed Affidavit to Join – Signed by the property owner and notarized (septicsystem is on 2 lots).*
  6. *Two Year Maintenance Contract – Signed by the property owner.*
  7. Current Maintenance Contract and most recent Inspection Report (dated within the year, existing systems only)
  8. Site and Soil Analysis – Stamped, signed, date within 1 year from a registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer.
  9. Septic Design – Stamped, signed, date within 1 year from a registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer.
  10. Letter from Registered Sanitarian – Stamped, signed, date within 1 year (conventional systems only).
  11. Floodplain Determination Letter – When the property is located within municipal boundaries, the city must provide this letter.
  12. If the development is located in the city limits of Patton Village, a city building permit will be required.