Permits, Fees, and Forms

The following is a list of forms, handouts, applications and other documents needed for Development Services and the Water departments. Please send the completed forms to the respective departments (click department in left-hand column for contact info).

Development Services

Informational Handouts

The following documents provide an overview of the building permit process, the zoning process and an example of a site plan:

• Building Permit Development Guide
• Site Plan Example
• Zoning Development Guide
• Permit Fees

Forms & Applications

• Commercial Building Permit Application
• Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Permit Application
• Residential Building Permit Application
• Residential Add-On Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application
• Zoning Application
• Consent to Demolish Form
• Demolition Permit Application
• Preliminary Plat Review Application
• Building Variance Request Form
• Certificate of Occupancy Application

Rules & Ordinances

• Read through the Lake Jacksonville Rules & Regulations (PDF).
• Visit the Residential Building Energy Code Compliance Tool page on the U.S. Department of Energy website.
• Browse through the Commercial Billing Energy Code Compliance Tool page on the U.S. Department of Energy website.
• Find out more about the Code of Ordinances on the Jacksonville Code of Ordinance website.
• Visit the Texas Accessibility Standard page.

Utilities

• Water Rate Ordinance
• Commercial Services Application
• Residential Services Application
• Utilities Accounts Transfer Form
• Landlord Verification Form
• Disconnection Request Form
• Residential Sprinkler Application
• Bank Draft Authorization Form
• Sanitation (Trash) Application
• Ambulance Subscription Application