Brownsville
Brownsville is an incorporated city in Cameron County, Texas.
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Who to contact
- One phone line for 2 offices
- Phone
- (956) 548-6150
- Brownsville Historic Preservation OfficeThe Historic Preservation Office in the Planning and Redevelopment Department oversees design review of alterations to historic properties and keeps the historic surveys and design guidelines. The Historic Preservation Commission issues Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to sites zoned historic in the Historic District.
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- Brownsville Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Address
- 1001 E Elizabeth Street Brownsville, TX 78520
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- Brownsville zoning profile mapCity of Brownsville interactive zoning map.
- Brownsville zoning regulationsThe City of Brownsville zoning rules: districts, allowed uses, lot sizes and setbacks.
- Brownsville Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections.
- Phone
- 956-546-4357
- Address
- 1001 E Elizabeth Street Brownsville, TX 78520
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- Brownsville Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 956-541-1012
- Address
- 404 E. Washington St. Brownsville TX 78520
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- Visit website
Who handles what in Brownsville
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Brownsville Planning and Zoning, 956-548-6150
- Building permits
- Office
- Brownsville Building and Permits, 956-546-4357
- Septic systems
- Office
- Cameron County Environmental Services, (956) 247-3685
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Cameron County Appraisal District, (956) 399-9322
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, (956) 544-0800
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Cameron County Clerk, 956-544-0815
- Roads
- City streets
- Brownsville Public Works, 956-541-1012
- State highways
- Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Where to find things
- Texas food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Texas: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Texas unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Texas unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Texas Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Texas Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Texas energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Texas energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Texas WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Texas child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- TDHCA Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 programRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Texas emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Texas TANF cash helpCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Texas child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Texas services for people 60 and olderSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Texas vocational rehabilitation servicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Texas veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Texas unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Texas driver license and identification servicesDriver licenses and state IDs
Texas driver licenses, identification cards, appointments, and renewal instructions.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
- Texas vehicle registration and titlesVehicle registration and titles
Texas vehicle registration instructions and links to county tax offices and title services.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Texas consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Texas emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Pages and documents from Brownsville
- Brownsville parcel map and property searchBrownsville's public map viewer. Search a property to see parcel boundaries, aerial imagery and other local map layers.
Cameron County records and services
- Cameron County property tax search and paymentLook up a property's tax bill and amount due, and see the ways you can pay.
Other city departments (1)
- Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB - sewerThe city's public utility board that provides electric, water and wastewater service in Brownsville. Call the 24-hour emergency line for a wastewater emergency such as a sewer overflow, or customer service for sewer account questions.
- Phone
- (956) 983-6300
- Address
- 1425 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Brownsville
Brownsville is an incorporated city in Cameron County, Texas. The city makes its own local rules inside its limits; zoning and building permits are handled by the city in some places and by the county or state in others. Property values and land records stay with the county appraisal district and the county.