Permits & Applications
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Permit Portal & Online Payment Guide
A guide developed to aide users on the permitting process, how to use the online portal, and permitting fees. First-time users are highly encouraged to review the Permit Portal & Online Payment Guide before beginning an application.
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Residential Permits
Residential permits can be submitted online, for items like: Additions, Remodels, Decks/Patios, Demolition, Driveways, Fences, Foundations, Garage/Carport, Pools, Roofing, and Sidewalks. Stand Alone permit types for Electrical, Irrigation, Mechanical, Plumbing are also available online.
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Commercial Permits
Residential permits can be submitted online, for items like: Additions, Remodels, Decks/Patios, Demolition, Driveways, Fences, Foundations, Garage/Carport, Pools, Roofing, and Sidewalks. Stand Alone permit types for Electrical, Irrigation, Mechanical, Plumbing are also available online.
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Engineering Permits
Engineering permits can be submitted online for the following: Grading, Infrastructure Construction, Traffic Impact Analysis Determination, Letter of Certification Applications for Master Plans, Preliminary Plats, Final Plats, and Stormwater Connection Eligibility.
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Permit Search & Status
Provides users with a way to search through commercial, residential, and engineering permits to check on their status.
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Proclamation Application
Information on how to request a proclamation from New Braunfels City Council.
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Home or Business Alarm Permits
Apply for and learn more details about residential and commercial alarm permits.
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Alcohol Permits
Information about obtaining TABC and City of New Braunfels permits regarding the sale and/or distribution of alcohol.
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Temporary Street Banner Application
Procedures, rules, regulations, and applications for hanging a temporary street banner in the City of New Braunfels.
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Inflatable Amusement Ride in Park Permit
This permit must be completed if your rental will use any kind of inflatable device like moon bounces, bounce castles, or bounce houses. The device must be rented from an approved vendor and a receipt must be submitted with the permit request.
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Food Truck, Vendor, or Oversized Grill in Park Permit
This permit is required to use an oversized, trailer-based, barbecue grill, a catering or food truck , or a game truck at your park event. These trucks are only allowed with an approved permit in approved park areas.
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Main Plaza Community Gathering Notification
This notification must be submitted if you or your organization is interested in hosting public/community gathering on the Main Plaza downtown.
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Short Term Rental Permit
Download the permit application that is needed in order to operate a short term rental property in New Braunfels.
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Specialty Parking Permit
Details on how to apply for Permitted Parking and how to apply for an area to be designated as Parking by Permit Only.
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Road Closure Application
Details on applying for a road closure, for a variety of purposes including special events.
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Full Park Special Use Permit Package
The Special Use Permit Packet outlines the process to apply for special permits associated with activities conducted within the park system. The packet must be completed and submitted to the Parks Office at least 14 days in advance of the park rental.
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Hunting Land Permits
Permit details and application for those who wish to use land within the city limits for hunting.
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Ribbon Memorial in Park Permit
This permit must be submitted if you or your organization is interested in placing ribbons or other memorials within a city park, including Main Plaza.
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Water Recreation Shuttle Permit
The Water Recreation Shuttle Permit applications are for any water-oriented recreation outfitter that is planning on shuttling individuals to and from the river.
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Taxi, Limo, Pedicab Permit
Information on obtaining a permit for any taxi, limo, or pedicab business that will be operating in the City of New Braunfels.
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Outdoor Amplified Sound in Park Permit
This permit must be completed if your reservation will include a DJ, loudspeaker, or sound-amplifying equipment or any live music, which is only allowed with an approved permit in an approved park area. Personal radios, kept at a low volume, are allowed without a permit at all parks except Fischer Park.
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Commercial Photography in Park Permit
This permit is required if you are a professional photographer or filming company requesting to use a public park for commercial purposes. The permit is not required for individual or single family photo shoots, but rather for a commercial operation that will have a daily impact on regular park use (multiple shoots, extensive props, etc.)
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Horse Drawn Carriage Permit
Information on how to obtain a license to operate a horse drawn carriage inside the City of New Braunfels.
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Cemetery Opening & Closing Permit
Licensing of individuals and businesses performing grave openings, closings and related services in city-owned cemeteries.
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Wrecked/Abandoned Vehicle Permit
This license is required to store a wrecked or abandoned vehicle.