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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 3015 Market. Application forms are available on the Applications, Fees, and FAQs page and can be submitted via email or in-person.
Submitting an application for a Master Planned Community?
An application may be sent to the City of Galveston, Development Services Department. Residents may send applications in electronically or in hard copy. The email planning@galvestonTX.gov. The mailing address is P.O. Box 779 Galveston, TX 77553.
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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Development Services
Physical Address
3015 Market
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 409-797-3620
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Tim Tietjens
Executive Director
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Catherine Gorman, AICP
Assistant Director & Historic Preservation Officer
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Robert Toland
Assistant Director & Chief Building Official
Inspections
Request an inspection using the ePortal.
To schedule an inspection via email
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.