NOTICE: OUR PAYMENT CENTER STOPS ACCEPTING PAYMENTS AT 4:30 PM DAILY FOR ALL CITY OFFICES. PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE BEFORE THIS TIME TO AVOID LATE FEES OR INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES.

We are sorry for the interruption in communication that so many of you have come to expect from us, as you know this is due to current renovations that are ongoing at our City Hall Building. We understand that this has been an inconvenience for everyone and to make things a bit easier below are the direct numbers for some of our offices.

City Manager’s Office – 361-542-9327

City Secretary Office – 361-542-6516

Water Billing Office 361-362-5698

To Speak with City Manager’s Office

For Public Records

To Pay Water Bill, Move, Turn on or Change service

Developmental Services Office – 361-542-8425

Municipal Court Office – 361-354-5337

Main Street Office – 361-542-8202

For Permits, Inspections or Code Enforcement

To pay citations or court fines

For downtown activities or Economic Development

Currently Birth and Death Certificates are not being issued from us. Please contact County Clerk’s Office for assistance. 361-621-1557

Online Forms and Fees

Home Departments Developmental Services Online Forms and Fees

Applications & Permits Forms All permits require plan review before permits may be issued	Annual or One Time Renewal Fee	Residential Cost (Per Insp)	Commercial Cost (Per Insp)
Building / Demolition Permit		$76.92	$125
Contractor Application Form (Annual Renewal)	$125
Certificate of Occupancy Application Form	$150
Board of Adjustment Application Form	$150
Planning and Zoning Application Form	$150
Foundation Plan Forms (Residential / Commercial Building Additions) Foundation Plans must be stamped and signed by Texas Certified Engineer if the floor area exceeds 500 Sq. Feet.
General Permit		$76.92	$125
Sign Permit	$125
Fire Application Form (Annual Renewal)	$150
Fire-Sprinkler Application Form

Home Owner's Affidavit (For Homeowners doing work on their Homestead)

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