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Building Department
	NOTE: The Jamaica Beach Permit Requirements form must be signed and submitted with all building permit applications. A Municipal Services Agreement must be signed by the property owner and submitted with any building permit application that includes plumbing. The City of Jamaica Beach adopted the 2018 Series of the International Building Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code on November 18, 2019 (effective January 1, 2020), all building permits must comply with those codes.
	If you would like to schedule an inspection, please contact Nola Gonzales at 409-737-1142.
	Jamaica Beach Permit Requirements
	- lists building codes adopted by the city, and some special requirements that may apply.
	New Construction or Addition Building Permit Application
	- use this Building Permit Application for new construction or additions.
	Building Permit Application
	- use this Building Permit Application for all other types of construction, installation, and repair work.
	Beachfront Construction Permit Application
	- use this Building Permit Application for construction within 1,000 feet of the beach vegetation line.
	Dune Protection Permit Application
	- use this Building Permit Application for work involving construction, landscaping activities or restoration projects on or near the vegetation line and dune system.
	Swimming Pool Permit Application
	- use this Building Permit Application when installing an in-ground or above ground swimming pool.
	Online Building Permit Payment (Bureau Code: 7609618)
	- use this link to pay for a building permit online. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.35% or minimum of $1.00 will be charged to your credit card by Certified Payments (a 3rd party processor company) for all credit card payments.
	Building Fee Schedule
	- lists the building permit fees, effective January 1, 2020.
Water Department
	Application for Water Service
	- use this form to connect water service; form must be submitted in person along with identification and applicable fees (contact the Water Department for fees).
	Change of Address Form
	- use this form to change your mailing address; form may be mailed or faxed.
	Request for Voluntary Discontinuance or Disconnection
	- use this form to disconnect water service; form may be mailed or faxed.
	ACH Payment Application
	- use this form to sign-up for automatic bank draft to pay for water service, form must be signed and include a voided check. Please note: there is a $1.00 monthly convenience fee for ACH payments charged by a 3rd party processor.
	Online Utility Payment
	- use this link to view your municipal service account; to sign up for Paperless Billing; and/or to pay your water bill online (please note: a $1.00 convenience fee for e-check payments or 5% convenience fee for credit card payments will be added/collected by a 3rd party processor).
Police Department
	Request for Copy of Accident Report
	- submit this form to request a copy of an accident report from the Jamaica Beach Police Department.
	Request for Periodic Check
	- use this form to advise the police when you are going to be away from your home and would like it to be placed on a "watch" list.
	Application For Employment
Municipal Court
	Request for Time to Pay Form
	- contact the court before submitting this form; failure to do so could impact your rights.
	Online Court Payment (Bureau Code: 4670794)
	- the City of Jamaica Beach now offers you the convenience of paying court cost/fines online using a major credit/debit card. You must know the exact fine amount before using this service. Please contact the Court Clerk at (409) 737-1142 for court cost/fines. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.35% or minimum of $1.00 for this service will be charged to your credit card and paid directly to Certified Payments (a 3rd party processor company).
Miscellaneous
	Permit For Use of Park Pavilion
	Permit for Use of Park Pavilion - Special Event
	Permit for Use of Park Pavilion - Charitable Event
	- the above permit applications grant exclusive use of the city park pavilion and kitchen facilities.
	Dumpster Permit Application
	- the above dumpster permit application needs to be completed annually if you have an enclosed dumpster.
	Online Permit Payments (Bureau Code: 9921782)
	- the City of Jamaica Beach now offers you the convenience of paying for the following permits online using a major credit/debit card: Park Rental, Dumpster Permit, Fishing Permit, Mobile Vendor Permit, Table/Chair Rentals or Marina Boat Permit. To use this service, you must know the exact permit fee. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.35% or minimum of $1.00 for this service will be charged to your credit card and paid directly to Certified Payments (a 3rd party processor company).
	Public Information Request
	- All requests for public information must be directed to the Interim City Secretary at one of the designated addresses provided on the Public Information Request form. Click here to view a copy of the City of Jamaica Beach Public Information Request Standard Operating Procedures.
	Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax
	- use to report and remit local hotel occupancy taxes collected. Please click here to report State hotel occupancy taxes.
	Online Hotel Occupancy Tax Payment (Bureau Code: 9290080)
	- the City of Jamaica Beach now offers you the convenience of making a Hotel Occupancy Tax payment online using a major credit/debit card. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.35% or minimum of $1.00 for this service will be charged to your credit card and paid directly to Certified Payments (a 3rd party processor company).