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COVID-19 Procedures
Submitting a building permit application?
The Building Division is located at 3015 Market. Please submit building permit applications, contractor registrations, and inspection requests online using the ePortal. Swimming pool permit applications can be submitted via email. ePortal user guides are available on the Applications, Fees, and FAQs page.
Submitting an application to Coastal Resources or Planning?
The Coastal Resources and Planning Divisions are located at City Hall. Application forms are available on the Applications, Fees, and FAQs page and can be submitted via email. In-person consultations require an appointment.
About Us
Development Services is composed of the following divisions:
Pre-Development Meetings
At this time, pre-development meetings take place via conference call every other Wednesday at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00AM. At the meeting, you will be provided general information regarding the City of Galveston’s development process, contact information, applicable codes, applications, and fees. To schedule a meeting, please send a meeting request form, business plan, and list of preliminary questions to planning@galvestontx.gov.
Commission Schedule
Development Services staffs various boards, commissions,
and ad hoc committees. More information →
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Tim Tietjens
Executive Director
Location
Public Works Facility
3015 Market Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Contact Us
Ph: (409) 797-3660
Email the Planning Counter
Staff Directory
Organizational Chart
Inspections
Request an inspection using the ePortal.
ePortal
Building Permits
Click on the map below to see building permits issued in the past 12 months.
Public Meeting Cases
Click on the map below to learn about upcoming cases.
Zoning Map
Click on the map below to find out what a property is zoned.
Historic Landmarks
Click on the map below to learn about Galveston’s historic landmarks.