Right of Way Permits

The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for the management of various construction and non-construction-related activities within the City’s right of way (ROW). ROW is public-owned land/property, including streets, sidewalks, and area behind the curb to the property lines. Permits and licenses are required to operate in the City’s right of way. To ensure public safety and mobility, the Public Works Department verifies ROW activities following City, State, and Federal standards. This includes providing traffic planning, review, and inspection.

ROW Permits & Licenses

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Public Right-of-Way Blockage Permit?

You need a Permit if you are going to be doing any work on, in, under, above, around or encroaching into any public street, highway, roadway, alley, sidewalk, land or easement.  A permit is also required if the street has to be partially or completely closed for your construction or maintenance project or if any of your equipment, materials, debris, or workers will be using all or a part of the width of any public right-of-way. Contact the ROW team at ROWManagement@cctexas.com for additional information.

What is the first step to apply for a ROW Permit with the City?

The first step to register with the City of Corpus Christi using our portal system. A $45 annual fee is required . After registering, the applicant will be able to apply for the applicable ROW permit or License.

What type of fees apply to my permit?

Applicants must first register and pay the registration fee. Additional fees are based on the type of permit being requested.  Fees assessed fall under the following categories: registration (annually), application, usage, inspection, and violations.   Application fees pay for the cost of the permit review.  Usage fees pay for the usage or blockage of public-owned right of way.  Each permit comes with one (1) free Inspection. Additional fees pay for secondary inspections performed by Public Works staff. Violation fees are only applied to ROW users as a result of non-compliance to permitting and licensing requirements.

All fees will be paid online through the ROW Portal via card or electronic check. A surcharge applies to all fees.

How do I get a Public Right-of-Way Blockage Permit?

The Public Right-of-Way Blockage Permit is in addition to the Street Excavation Permit that is issued by Public Works. There is a fee for the Permit which must be paid before the Permit can be issued. There is an additional fee if your construction dumpster has to be put in a parking lane due to lack of space otherwise. On September 6, 2022, the Corpus Christi City Council adopted a consolidated fee schedule for the right of way management. The new fees went into effect on February 1, 2023. For more information, on Right of Way Definitions & Fees, click the link below.

When you submit your Public Right-of-Way Blockage Permit application, you will need to include the following documents:

1. The application

2. An Information Sheet about the project

3. A Traffic Control Plan if there will be a street lane or sidewalk closure

4. A signed Indemnity Agreement with the City of Corpus Christi as an Additional Insured

5. Proof of insurance as required (for both blockage and, if needed, a construction dumpster)

Contact Us

Email: ROWManagement@cctexas.com

Phone: 361-826-3457

Physical Address:
Richard E. Martinez Public Works Facility 2525 Hygeia, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Mailing Address:

Richard E. Martinez Public Works Facility Attn: Right of Way Permit Management Team 2525 Hygeia, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

About Us

The Mission of the Public Works Department is to manage, maintain, and develop the City's street and storm water systems. This is accomplished by maintaining street pavement; operating and maintaining traffic signals, signs and markings, planning and developing the street system; and providing storm water management services.