Permits & Licenses
Step 1: Verify Address Location
The City of Helotes issues and permits and licenses for the City of Helotes Corporate City Limits only. A Helotes mailing address does not automatically mean the property is located within the City.
It is the responsibility of the individual applying for the permit to ensure that the location of the property is located within the City of Helotes Corporate City Limits. Find the property on the Bexar County Appraisal District’s website to confirm permitting jurisdiction. Contact Development Services staff with any questions.
NO REFUNDS will be issued for permit or license applications incorrectly submitted due to a property being outside of the City of Helotes Corporate City Limits.
Step 2: Review the Helotes Fee Schedule
Review the City of Helotes Fee Schedule for details regarding permit and license fees.
Step 3: Submit a Permit or License Application
Review the following list of permits and licenses and select the appropriate item to apply and submit payment.
*Items marked with an asterisk are applicable for properties located within the Helotes ETJ.
Development Services will work as quickly as possible to complete your request. Refer to each permit or license application for submission deadlines and processing times.
| Permits & Licenses | Application |
|---|---|
| *Annexation Packet - Less than 3 landowners | View |
| *Annexation Packet - More than 3 landowners | View |
| *Banner Permit (Temporary) | Apply |
| Board of Adjustment Variance Request | Apply |
| Certificate of Occupancy | Apply |
| Change of Business Address Request | Apply |
| Demolition Permit | Apply |
| *Driveway Permit | Apply |
| Electrical Permit | Apply |
| *Encroachment License | Apply |
| Fence Permit | Apply |
| Fire Protection Equipment Permit | Apply |
| Flood Plain Development Permit | Apply |
| Food Establishment License | Apply |
| Food Establishment License (Temporary) | Apply |
| Foundation Repair Permit | Apply |
| House Moving Permit | Apply |
| *Landscape Permit | Apply |
| Mechanical Permit | Apply |
| Plumbing Permit | Apply |
| *Pre-Development Meeting | Apply |
| *Sign Permit | Apply |
| *Sign Permit (Temporary) | Apply |
| *Sign Variance Permit | Apply |
| Solar Panel Installation Permit | Apply |
| Sprinkler System / Irrigation Permit | Apply |
| Swimming Pool Permit | Apply |
| *Tree Removal Application Permit / Affidavit (Residential and Commercial) | Apply |
| *Tree Trimming / Tree Removal Permit (Residential and Commercial) | Apply |
| Variance Request | View |
| Zoning Amendment Application | View |
* Items marked with an asterisk are applicable for properties located within the Helotes ETJ.
Development Services
Belenda Parker
Specialist
Phone: 210-695-5964
Email Specialist
Nicole Mayfield
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 210-695-5947
Email Assistant
12951 Bandera Road
P.O. Box 507 (mailing)
Helotes, TX 78023
Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Closed Wednesdays