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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 2009 Series of the International Building Codes and 2008 National Electrical Code on October 1, 2010, all building permits must comply with those codes.
 
- lists building codes adopted by the city, and some special requirements that may apply.
- required with any building permit application involving plumbing, such as new house construction and certain additions or remodeling projects.
 - for informational purposes to aid in the design of your construction project.
 - for all types of construction, installation, and repair work, except for the following:
- required for construction within 1,000 feet of the beach vegetation line.
- required for work involving construction, landscaping activities or restoration projects on or near the vegetation line and dune system.
 
- required if installing an in-ground or above ground swimming pool.
Water Department
- 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).
- use this form to change your mailing address; form may be mailed or faxed.
- use this form to disconnect water service; form may be mailed or faxed.
- use this form to transfer water service into renter's name; form must be submitted prior to renter submitting application for service; form may be mailed or faxed.
- use this form to declare your residence as rental property; form may be mailed or faxed.
- use this form to void the Declaration of Rental Property; form may be mailed or faxed.
 
 
 
 
Police Department
- submit this form to request a copy of an accident report from the Jamaica Beach Police Department.
- 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.
Municipal Court
- can be used to submit various pleas and requests to the Jamaica Beach Municipal Court.
Miscellaneous
- grants exclusive use of pavilion and kitchen facilities.
- use this form to submit a request for the release of Public Records.
- use to report and remit hotel occupancy taxes collected.