About City Government

The Citizens adopted the Home Rule Charter for the City of South Padre Island at an election held on November 3, 2009.  The benefits of local government outlined in the Home Rule Charter affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation and regional cooperation through the Council-Manager form of government.

 

The City Council consisting of the Mayor and Five Council Members and the City Manager's Office comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Secretary and Executive Assistant form the City's strategic team.  These two bodies are responsible for the formulation and communication of public policy to meet community needs, assure orderly development in the City, and provide for the general administration of the City.

 

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge and various citizen boards and commissions.  The City Council's public policy activities include:  1)financial management of the City by adopting the City's annual budget, establishing general objectives and provide for an annual independent audit of the City's financial records; 2)reviewing and adopting all ordinances and resolutions; and 3)establish programmatic goals and strategic direction for the City.

The strategic team has identified two major economic drivers for the local economy which includes the beach and the convention center.  The City's efforts to manage the beach is highlighted by the staffing of a Shoreline Director who oversees the delicate balance of maintaining a pristine beach to attract tourist while implementing ecologically sound best practices regarding beach maintenance.  The unique organizational structure empowers the Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau to implement a progressive marketing plan for the community and to maintain a space to attract conventions to the Island. 

About Our Island

On an annual basis, visitors outnumber South Padre Island residents 1000 to 1. If you would like to learn more about all the exciting options on South Padre Island, please contact the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.sopadre.com or call 1-800-SOPADRE.

About the Community

South Padre Island lies on the southernmost tip of Texas and is situated on the south end of Padre Island , the longest Barrier Island in the world and the largest stretch of undeveloped ocean beach in North America . It sits just 30 miles north of Mexico and is linked to the mainland by a two and a half mile long bridge, the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.
 
The City of South Padre Island is home to an estimated 2,035 people, and according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, over seven million people visit the Island every year. It is a hotspot for retirees from northern regions to stay throughout the winter months. These residents are known throughout the Rio Grande Valley as "Winter Texans."

Staff Directory

Eco-Tourism Center South

Bids/RFPs

If you would like your company's name to be placed on the City of South Padre Island Bid Notification List, you must subscribe to the Bids/RFPs email notification. Please visit the Email Notifications page to subscribe to the Bids/RFPs email notification or any of the other email notifications the City offers.


Bid Notices - Bid notices will also be posted below as they become available.


RFP Transit

TRANSIT
ADVERTISING SALES PLACEMENT SERVICES ON ISLAND METRO MULTIMODAL FACILITY DIGITAL KIOSKS,
INSIDE FLEET DIGITAL MONITORS, AND REAR EXTERIOR TRANSIT FLEET.

Oct. 18, 2024

ITB PW

Invitation to Bid - Laguna Punchlist-combined_4

LBLVD-PW2401 LAGUNA BOULEVARD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PUNCHLIST

ADDENDUM NO 1 Packet

ADDENDUM NO 2 Packet

Oct. 15, 2024
RFP CVB

RFP# AOR-CVB-04

Professional Marketing Services for Account Strategy & Creative Services; Media Buy & Placement; Meetings & Groups; and PR/Media Relations 

Oct. 14, 2024
ITB Shoreline

Beach Access #16 Neptune Circle Improvements  ITB 2024-SL03

Sealed Specs

Sealed Drawings

Addendum #1

Addendum #2

Addendum #3        

Sept. 26, 2024
RFP EHSD

Request for Proposal - Animal Care Services

Aug. 28, 2024
RFP CVB

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK (CMR) SERVICES FOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT RFP # CMR-2024-03 

ADDENDUM No. 1 CMR-2024-03

July 30, 2024

RFQ

Shoreline

 RFQ 2024-SL02 Professional Services for the Wind and Water Sports Venue

July 9, 2024

RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ 2024-SL01 Professional Services for the Wind and Water Sports Venue

RFQ 2024-SL01 Addendum No. 1

June 12, 2024

RFP

CVB

RFP # WEB-CVB-2024-03 - CVB Website Redesign RFP

May 23, 2024

RFP

CVB

RFP #CMR - South Padre Island Convention Center Expansion Project

RFP #CMR-2024-02 Addendum No.2

RFP #CMR-2024-02 Addendum No.3

Apr. 30, 2024

ITB

CMO

ITB 08-79-05624 Historical Museum of South Padre Island Renovation Project

Apr. 11, 2024

RFP

CVB

RFP - CMAR - South Padre Island Convention Center Expansion Project

RFP #CMR-2024-02 Addendum No.1

Mar. 26, 2024

RFP

CVB

RFP - Holiday Pyrotechnics

Mar. 27, 2024

ITB

CMO

Feb. 22,

2024

ITB

Shoreline

Feb 8, 2024

ITB

PW

Dec 19, 2023

ITB

PW

Nov. 9, 2023

ITB

Shoreline

Nov. 2, 2023

ITB

CMO

Oct. 10, 2023

RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ 2023-SL04
South Padre Island Beach Access Engineering

Aug. 31, 2023

RFP

Shoreline

RFP 2023-SL03
South Padre Island Dune Restoration

Addendum No. 1

Aug. 17, 2023

RFQ

CVB

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION

ADDENDUM NO.1  A/ECVB-2023

July 7, 2023

RFQ

Shoreline

To Request for Qualifications: Bay Access Improvements

April 24, 2023

RFP

PW

Invitation to Bid - Commodities (Palms)

April 27, 2023

ITB

PW

PW02 - 2023 2023 SIDE STREET IMPROVEMENTS

2023 Side Street Improvements, Phase 1 100% Plans

April 27, 2023

RFP

PW

Invitation to Bid - Commodities (Palms)RFP

Mar. 16, 2023

ITB

Shoreline

SEA ISLAND CIRCLE BEACH ACCESS AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS
(2023-SL01)

Final Set (Plans) 1.10.2023

Addendum No. 1 2023

Feb. 02, 2023

ITB

Shoreline

SEA ISLAND CIRCLE BEACH ACCESS AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS
(2022-SL03) 

Final Set (Plans) 11/30/2022

Addendum No. 1

Addendum No. 2

Dec. 20, 2022

RFQ

SPI

RFQ # 2022-01CM Lobbying Services for the 2023 Session of the Texas Legislature

Dec. 15, 2022

RFP

Finance

RFP 2022-01FIN --Investment Advisory Services SPI

Nov. 29, 2022

Bid

PW

2022-03PW 
CITY OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 
STORMWATER BACKFLOW PREVENTER 
INSTALLATION 

Dec. 2, 2022

RFP

CVB

Executive Search Services
Director of Marketing Candidate Search

Nov. 17, 2022

RFP

Municipal Court

Delinquent Debt Collection Service for
Municipal Court Fines

Nov. 17, 2022

RFQ

Shoreline

Fantasy Circle Beach Access Improvements 

Nov. 3, 2022

RFP

Finance

Short-Term Rental Inventory, Compliance, and Analytic Services

Oct. 31, 2022

Bid

Transit

ITB 2022-02TD Island Metro Transit Bus Shelter Replacement Project

ENG 22.021 ISLAND METRO TRANSIT BUS SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PLANS 8.23.2022

Oct. 20, 2022

Bid

Transit

Island Metro Transit Bus Shelter Improvements

ENG 22.021 Island Metro Addendum No. 1

Sept. 20, 2022

Bid

PW

Laguna Boulevard - 12" A.C. Waterline Adjustments

June 24, 2022

Bid

Shoreline

Whitecap Circle Beach Access Development
ADDENDUM NO. 1 

May 5, 2022

Bid

Shoreline

Invitation to Bid for Whitecap Circle Beach Access Development 

Whitecap Circle Sealed Drawings

May 5, 2022

Bid

PW

2022 PALM TREE TRIMMING PROJECT

May 2, 2022

Bid

PW

CITY OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
INLINE CHECK VALVES

WASTOP Info

April 28, 2022

RFQ

Transit

Engineering Service for Bus Shelter Project

March 24, 2022

Bid

Shoreline

Invitation to Bid For Rental and Services of Portable Restrooms

Dec. 2, 2021

RFQ

Shoreline

Provide services for
the Marisol Boating Access project.

Nov. 24, 2021

Bid

Public Works

Laguna Boulevard Street and Drainage Improvements.

Dec. 1, 2021

RFQ

Shoreline

Sea
Island Circle Beach Access Amenity Improvements.

Nov. 4, 2021

RFQ

Shoreline

Professional Services for the Design of the
Laguna Madre Living Shoreline

Oct. 5, 2021

Contractor

Questions

Shoreline

ITB 2021-SL02 Pre-Bid Meeting

Sept. 16, 2021
Bid

Shoreline

Invitation to Bid - Construction Services - SPI Dune Restoration

Sept. 16, 2021
RFP

Planning

Wayfinding Signage Fabrication and
Installation

July 14, 2021
RFP

CVB

Shuttle and Transportation Services

July 8, 2021
Bid

Shoreline

Invitation to Bid - Construction Services - Lifeguard Towers

June 3, 2021
RFP

Finance

Professional Audit Services 

April 12, 2021
RFP

CVB

Professional Marketing Services
for Creative Services; Media Buys &
Digital Placement; Meetings &
Groups; and PR/Media Relations

Questions and Answers

April 15, 2021
RFP

CVB

Holiday Pyrotechnic Display

April 1, 2021
RFA

Finance

RFA FIN2021-01 Primary Depository Bank Services

RFA FIN2021-01 Fee Schedule

Investment Policy Adopted July 1, 2020

Mar. 25, 2021
RFP

Shoreline

RFP 2020-SL07 Land Appraisal Jan.8, 2021
RFP

Shoreline

RFQ Surveying Services2 Jan.8, 2021
RFP

Shoreline

RFP 2020-SL05 Land Appraisal Dec. 18, 2020
RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ 2020-SL04: Surveying Services for Land Purchase (Revised) Dec.18, 2020
RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ 2020-SL04: Surveying Services for Land Purchase Dec. 4, 2020
RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ: Professional Services for Whitecap Circle
Beach Access Improvements
Oct. 6, 2020
RFP

Shoreline

RFP: Assessment and Investigation of the Beach and Dune
Conditions at South Padre Island
Sept 11, 2020
RFP

Finance

RFP: Franchise Fee Audit Sept 4, 2020
RFQ

Shoreline

RFQ Maintenance Dredging of Tompkins Channel Mar 23, 2020
RFP

CVB

City of SPI Request for Holiday Pyrotechnic Display Jan 24, 2020
APP.

CVB

SPI Catering Questionnaire and Application January 2020 Jan 31, 2020
RFP

HR

Develop a Comprehensive Compensation Plan for the City of SPI Jan 16, 2020
RFQ

Shoreline

White Sands RFQ Full w Notice Oct 28, 2019
RFQ

Public Works

SURVEYING SERVICES FOR LAGUNA BOULEVARD Sept 26, 2019
RFQ

Planning

AE Services for Skatepark Design_Package_Addendum 1 Sept 20, 2019
RFQ

CVB

Special Event Economic Impact Research Study 2019-2020 Aug 23, 2019
RFP

CVB

Group Business Marketing Services Aug 23, 2019
Past Postings Expired
RFP EHSD

Request for Proposal - Animal Care Services

Expired
RFP

CVB

Request for Proposals for Professional Marketing Services Expired
RFP

Shoreline

Request for Proposals for Temporary Toilets Expired
RFP

Shoreline

Request for Proposals for City's Beach Access Parking Expired
RFP Administrative Services RFP# 2018-11 Comprehensive Compensation Plan and Study Expired
RFP Shoreline Request for Proposals for Access Mat Expired
RFP CVB Request for 2019 Half-Marathon Event Production Expired
RFP Transit Request for Proposals for for a General Contractor for the City of SPI Multi-Modal Re-Bid Project Expired
RFQ Development Services Request for Qualifications- Wayfinding Signage Comprehensive Study Expired
RFP FIRE Notice of Date Changes to RFQ 2017-04 Expired
RFP FIRE Notice of Date Changes to RFP 2017-05 Expired
RFP FIRE Questions and Answers for RFP 2017-05-Term Contract for Third Party Billing and Collection Services Expired
RFP FIRE RFP 2017-05- Term Contract for Third Party Billing and Collection Services Expired
Contractor Questions FIRE RFP 2017-02- Post-Hurricane Disaster Debris and Hazardous Material Debris Removal Expired
Notice FIRE

Notice to Pull RFQ 2017-03

Expired

RFP FIRE

2017-02 SPI RFP Post-Hurricane Debris and Hazardous Material Removal

Expired
RFQ FIRE

2017-04 SPI RFQ Post-Hurricane Damage Assessment and Debris Contractor Monitoring

Expired
Type Department
Project
Due Date

 

 

Area Education

The City of South Padre Island provides a variety of educational opportunities. Residents attend schools in the Point Isabel Independent School District for basic education. Also, the City of South Padre Island is at driving distance from two UT system universities and a technical school.

Point Isabel Independent School District
  • Garriga Elementary School (K-2)
  • Derry Elementary School (3-5)
  • Port Isabel Junior High School (6-8)
  • Port Isabel High School (9-12)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Texas State Technical College (TSTC)

    Certified Retirement Community

    Texas Certified Retirement Community

    South Padre Island has been designated as a Certified Retirement Community by the State of Texas.  For more information please visit the following websites.

    www.TimeToCoast.org - The South Padre Island Certified Retirement Community website

    www.RetireInTexas.org - The State of Texas Certified Retirement Community website

    Eco-Tourism Center North

    Convention & Visitors Bureau

    The South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an excellent resource for anyone planning to visit South Padre Island.  You can find out more information by visiting the CVB website at www.sopadre.com.

    Corral Street Boat Ramp

    Events Calendar

    Visit the City Special Events calendar for a list of featured events in and around South Padre Island by visiting http://sopadre.com/calendar.html.


    Comprehensive Plan

    The Comprehensive Plan document sets forth the City of South Padre Island's vision for its future physical and economic development. It is designed to give form to the general statement of vision by specifying the necessary steps to accomplish the vision and realize tangible outcomes. Sound planning is equally important for the City Council, land owners, residents, and the millions of recreational visitors who are attracted to the Island's beaches and abundant natural resources. Most importantly, this plan is intended to accommodate the Island's future growth and seize its economic development opportunities in a manner that is both livable and sustainable.

    Chapter 1 - Planning Framework
    Chapter 2 - Town Profile
    Chapter 3 - Land Use
    Chapter 4 - Mobility
    Chapter 5 - Parks & Resources
    Chapter 6 - Growth & Infrastructure
    Chapter 7 - Economic Development
    Chapter 8 - Implementation
    Implementation Goals

    Department Reports

    Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
    Economic Development Corporation (EDC)



    Finance Department
    The Document Center contains a complete list of Department Reports.
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    Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
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    Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
    Operating Statement
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    Finance Department
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    General Fund Revenue Report
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    Hotel Occupancy Tax Report
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    Property Tax Report
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    Cost of Living

    The City of South Padre Island is a unique place because of the high level of tourism and international property owners. Therefore data on the cost of living is limited and very difficult to be sure about the accuracy. Based on 2020 Census information the following numbers were provided.

    Cost of Living index - 86.3

    Population Estimate in 2023: 2,800

    Males: 55.3%

    Females: 44.7%

    Category

    South Padre Island

    State of Texas

    Median Resident Age

    59 years

    35 years

    Median Household Income

    $61,300

    $66,963

    Median Household or Condo Value

    $473,175

    $237,400

    Guide to South Padre Island

    Guide to South Padre Island

    The Guide to South Padre Island is a free publication provided by the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. It is available in digital format by visiting the links below.

    Digital Edition  


    For more information please visit the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce website at www.spichamber.com.

    Home Rule Charter

    To view the Home Rule Charter, please click here.

    Lodging

    The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains an updated list of places to stay when visiting the Island. You can visit their website at www.sopadre.com or go directly to the specific sections that are of interest by using the links below.

       




    EDC

    The South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation helps attract jobs and new investment to the Island.  Visit their website at (http://southpadreislandedc.com/) to find out about upcoming projects and long-term plans for the Island.   
    • Meetings on Demand - Select the Economic Development Corporation link within this page to view online videos of recent EDC Board Meetings. 

    Property Taxes

    Currently, the citizens of South Padre Island pay an effective tax rate of $2.001669 per $100 of assessed value.  This tax rate is comprised from a number of taxing entities and a breakdown is displayed in the table below.  The City's tax rate for South Padre Island is $0.313740 per $100 of assessed value which is the second-lowest taxing city in Cameron County.

    2021 Tax Rates for SPI Residents

    South Texas ISD 0.049200
    Laguna Madre Water District 0.038201
    Texas Southmost College 0.154635
    City of South Padre Island 0.313740
    Cameron County 0.436893
    Point Isabel ISD 1.009000


    A comparison of tax rates from other cities in the county can be found in the table below.

    City's Tax Rates in Cameron County

    Rio Hondo 0.812207
    Combes 0.760000
    Indian Lake 0.765000
    San Benito 0.728125
    Los Fresnos 0.715000
    La Feria 0.760000
    Brownsville 0.697113
    Primera 0.685004
    Port Isabel 0.697908
    Harlingen 0.619849
    Santa Rosa 0.736092
    Palm Valley 0.515463
    Rancho Viejo 0.450000
    Laguna Vista 0.404124
    South Padre Island 0.313740
    Bayview 0.250000


    In addition, if you live in the City of South Padre Island you may qualify for additional exemptions.  A tax cap for residents of the City of South Padre Island that is 65 and older and/or disabled is available through the Cameron County Appraisal District.  For more information on exemptions and other related tax questions, you may contact the Cameron County Appraisal District at: (956) 399-9322 or www.CameronCAD.org.

    Ordinances

    To access the City Ordinances, click here.  

    Weather

    The Weather is one of the major attractions for people visiting and living on South Padre Island. Enjoying a nice walk on the beach in the middle of winter in a short sleeve shirt and shorts is a common occurrence. In the summer an almost constant ocean breeze makes even the hottest of days enjoyable. You can view the current weather as well as statistical information provided by The Weather Channel by visiting the links below.



    Current Weather Conditions Monthly Weather Statistics

    Sales Tax Information

     

    Hotel Occupancy Tax

    Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) is collected for short-term rental stays of less than 30 consecutive days which includes Hotel/Motel stays, and residential rental units, i.e., house, condo, apartment and bedroom stays.

    Chapter 11, Article VII of the SPI Code of Ordinances

    STEPS for city compliance with H.O.T. & short term rentals:

    To register a property for short term rental (STR), complete each step in the order listed below.

    1. Apply for Avenu Insight taxpayer account to pay City /County HOT(11%). 
    2. Apply for a Texas Taxpayer ID to pay State HOT(6%).
    3. Apply for a STR License.
    4. List the license number in all advertisements of the property. 
    5. File HOT monthly with Avenu Insight and the Texas State Comptroller.

    To Renew or Update License information Click Here.

    To Browse all registered STR properties Click Here

    For any Short Term Rental complaints or concerns please refer to our NEW resources: 

    Online Complaint Form link: Click Here

    24/7 Hotline Number: 866-477-4940

    QUESTIONS:

    Regarding the tax rate breakdown?

    The City of South Padre Island's Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is 10.5%, comprised of a 8.5% general occupancy tax and a 2% venue tax. There is also a Cameron County venue tax of .5%. Both the City of SPI and Cameron County have partnered with Avenu Insight for the collection of its Hotel Occupancy Taxes.

    The City of SPI and Cameron County tax is in addition to the 6% rate imposed by the State of Texas, which must be remitted separately to the State Comptroller. For more information regarding State Hotel Occupancy Tax, please visit the State Comptroller website or call 1-800-252-1385.

    The Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is broken down as follows:

    City HOT 8.5%

    City Venue Tax 2%

    County Venue Tax 0.5%

                 Local HOT Total  11%

                 State HOT Total      6%

                             Total HOT   17%

    Regarding Avenu account number, Hotel Occupancy Tax (11%) remittance, and filing procedures?

    Please contact Avenu Insight directly at 1-866-240-3665 or RDSSupport@avenuinsights.com .

    Regarding Remittance of State HOT (6%)? 

    Please contact the Texas State Comptroller at 1-800-252-1385.

    Fees

    Fee Schedule for All City Services are as Follows

    View Fees by Department

    Administrative Services
    Notary Public Charges
    $0.00
    Copies and/or Printouts, up to 8-1/2" x 14"
    $0.10/page after first 10 pages
    Personnel (Labor)
    $15/hour after 1st hour
    Diskettes / CD's
    $1/each
    Envelopes (small)
    $1/each
    Envelopes (large)
    $2/each
    Postage
    actual cost
    Oversize Paper Copy (11"x17", green/blue bar)
    $.50/page after first 10 pages
    Mylar (depending on thickness)
    $.85 to $1.35/linear foot
    Blueprint / Blueline Paper (all widths)
    $1 linear foot
    VHS Video Cassette
    $2.50
    Audio Cassette
    $1.00
    DVD
    $5.00
    Municipal Court Online Payment Fee
    $3.00
    Planning Department
    City Zoning Maps $150.00
    GIS Services $75/hour
    Zoning Verification Letter $25.00
    Variance $250.00
    Master Plan $250.00
    Planned Development District $1,000.00
    Specific Use $250.00
    Zoning Case Postponement $250.00
    Rezoning (residential) $750.00
    Rezoning (commercial) $1,000.00
    Subdivision Fees (preliminary plat) $750.00
    Subdivision Fees (final plat) $750.00
    Subdivision fees (re-plat) $750.00
    Police Department
    Taxi Permit/Company $100.00
    Temporary Taxi Permit $100.00
    Taxi Drivers Permits $25.00
    Wrecker Service Permit Application $100.00
    Copies of Reports (accidents, etc) $0.00
    Fingerprints $25.00
    Golf Cart Permits $50.00
    Fire Department
    Fire Alarms Systems $50.00
    Private Fire Hydrants $50.00
    Condominiums $100.00
    Hotels / Motels $100.00
    Apartments $100.00
    Fire Sprinklers & Standpipe Systems Permit Fee $50.00
    Inspection Fire Alarms Systems $50.00
    Inspection Fire Sprinklers & Standpipe Systems $50.00
    New Fire Hydrant $100.00
    Inspect Tie-in Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems $100.00
    Review of Building Fire Protection Plans $40/hr
    Storage Tanks Permit / Inspection $75.00
    Re-Inspection $50.00
    Business Buildings Annual Fire Safety Inspection $50.00
    Burning Permits $50.00
    Bon Fire Permits $20.00
    Initial Fire Safety Inspection $100.00
    Propane Tank Inspection $100.00
    Temporary Tank Permit / Inspection $100.00
    Temporary Structure (tents, portable buildings) $30.00
    Special Events - Cooking Food Stand $10.00
    Fire System Modification $100.00
    Fire Hydrant Flow Test $25.00
    Fire Hydrant Contractor Use Permit $200.00
    Certificate of Occupancy Inspection $50.00
    Re-Inspection for Certificate of Occupancy $30.00
    Lab / Clinics Inspection $100.00
    Restaurant Fire Extinguishing Hood System $50.00
    Fire System Hydro Test $50.00
    Fire Works Display Permit $200.00
    Fire Reports $10.00
    Fire False Alarms 2nd Call Thereafter $200.00
    Review Evacuation Route & Fire Drills $50.00
    Environmental Health Service
    Health Inspections (annual food service) $100.00
    Re-Inspections for Health Permits $50.00
    Temporary Health Inspections $10.00/daily
    Yearly Permit $100.00
    Umbrella Permit New Application $100.00
    Umbrella Permit Yearly Renewal $100.00
    Garment Inspections $100.00
    Special Events Permit (Beach) $250.00
    Special Events Permit (Temp Parking) $100.00
    Special Events Permit (Not Spring Break) $250.00
    Special Events Permit (Beach Weddings) $25.00
    Moving Administrative Cost $100.00/invoice
    Heimlich Poster Fee $5 for first one and $2 each additional
    Plan Review Fee $100.00
    Public & Semi-Public Swimming Pool $100.00
    Animal Trap Deposit $20.00
    Animal License Fee $2.00
    Responsible Pet Owners Class $30.00
    Building Department Fees
    Building Permits $7 per $1000 value, minimum $25.00
    Electrical $50.00
    Plumbing $50.00
    Mechanical / AC $50.00
    Demolition $100.00
    Development $50.00
    Fence $50.00
    House Moving $200.00
    Lawn Irrigation $50.00
    Painting $25.00
    Swimming Pool $7 per $1000
    Right-of-Way $50.00
    Sign $50.00
    Special Event $250.00
    Temporary Structure $100.00
    Temporary Parking Lot $100.00
    Re-Inspection $25.00
    Beach Maintenance
    Beach & Dune Permits that Require State/Council Approval $300.00
    Beach & Dune Permits In-House $180.00
    Vehicle Beach Use Permit $25.00

    Conflict of Interest

    A vendor, any person that enters or seeks to enter, into a contract with the City is required to file a "Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire"(click here) if the vendor has a business relationship with the City and has:

    1. An employment or other business relationship with an officer of an officer's family member that results in the officer receiving taxable income that is more than $2,500 in the preceding twelve months; or
    2. Has given an officer or an officer's family member one or more gifts totaling more than $250 in the preceding twelve months. 

    A City "Officer or Official" includes members of the City Council, Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Ethics, Economic Development Corporation and Convention and Visitors Transition Board.

    A vendor is required to file a questionnaire not later than the seventh business day after the later of the following:  (1) the date that the vendor begins discussion or negotiations to enter into a contract with the city or submits an application or response to a bid proposal; or (2) the date that the vendor becomes aware of a relationship or gives a gift to an officer or officer's family member.

    Statements and disclosures must be filed with the City Secretary Nikki Soto : nsoto@myspi.org

    Forms & Applications

    Hard copies of all forms are available at City Hall, located at 4601 Padre Blvd. during normal business hours. For a list of city fees please visit the Fees page

    Boards & Committees

    Building Division

        (Please allow 5-7 business days to review and approval)

        To schedule an inspection please call 956-761-8104

    Shoreline Department

        To schedule an appointment with the Shoreline Department please Click here

    Code Enforcement

    Finance

    Fire Inspector's Office

    Health

    Human Resources

    Special Events

     Police

    Public Information

    Planning 

    Capital Improvement Plan

    Lost Pets

    Lost or found an animal on the Island?

    Call: (956) 761-1171

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    Friends of Animal Rescue

    Friends of Animal Rescue (FOAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is partnered with the City to provide important community services. FOAR operates as the South Padre Island Recovery Center and Animal Shelter and is licensed by the State of Texas as an animal shelter and quarantine facility. Animals that are not claimed within 7-10 days are fully vetted (including spay/neuter) and adopted out to loving homes.

    Contact:

    Address: 4908 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597

    Hours: 7 days a week from 10 AM to 5 PM

    Phone & 24/7 Hotline: (956) 761-1171

    Email: FriendsofAnimalRescue@gmail.com

    To see the latest animals found or furry friends up for adoption at FOAR, click here. For more updates and information, follow FOAR on Facebook or Instagram


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    Yard of the Month

    Each month the Parks and Keep SPI Beautiful Committee will recognize a business and/or residence who take pride in their yards and landscaping. Winners receive a sign to place in their yard and a photo on the City's website for their accomplishments.

    Show someone you have noticed their hard work and nominate a yard today! Residents may nominate any yard and landscape within the city including their own.

    • Nominations are accepted up to the 10th of each month.
    • Each nomination received after the 10th is put on the list for the next month's award.
    • Please include the address and a photo of your nomination.
    • Winners will be announced at the Parks and Keep SPI Beautiful Committee meeting.

    Send your nominations to:
    dhuffman@myspi.org or call (956) 761-8168

    Yard of the Month