The Development Services Department (DSD) issues other types of permits for other City Departments as well.
Modified Operations:
We Are Ready To Serve You.
Following the March 24, 2020, Order by the City of Austin and Travis County to “Stay Home, Work Safe”, we have discontinued all in-person customer services at the One Texas Center facility. Most of our services are available by phone, video conference, email, and our online portal, Austin Build + Connect (AB+C). For information on our modified services, please visit our DSD-COVID-19 page.
Permits
- Business-Related Permits
Outdoor Music Venue, BYOB, Sign, Mobile Retail, Temporary Use - Contractor and trade permits
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation contractors - Demolition and relocation permits
commercial and residential structures - Permits required for historical properties
- Pools and Spas (this link will direct you to the Health and Human Services Department)
- Right of Way Permits (this link will direct you to the Austin Transportation Department
- Special Event Permits (this link will direct you to the Austin Center for Events)
- Tree permits
Miscellaneous Permits
- Non-Peak Hours Concrete Installation Permit (Central Business District only)
- Barton Springs Zone Annual Operating Permit
Water quality controls, i.e., sedimentation/filtration pond, retention/re-irrigation systems, etc. for commercial and or multi-family sites. - Hazardous Materials Storage Permit
- Temporary Use Permit
- Underground Storage Tank
Sites with an underground storage tank, located within the city limits and within a water supply or aquifer related watershed.
Permit Resources
- Expired Permits
- Fees
- Use the Public Search function of Austin Build + Connect for Permits/development case information.
View instructions on searching permit/case information.
