1. Who can schedule a Building Inspection?

Anyone associated with the permit can schedule an inspection: the general contractor, the homeowner (if listed as the general contractor on the permit), the trade contractor, or their official agents.

To assign an agent, complete the Inspection Agent Letter of Authorization

It is solely the responsibility of the permit holder to keep a permit active by actively performing work toward the completion of the project as permitted by scheduling an inspection.

2.  What inspections are required? 

Download the Inspection Request Brochure

3.  How do I schedule an Inspection?

Choice 1: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System

1. Make sure you have your IVR personal identification number (PIN). To get an IVR PIN, complete the form Inspection Agent Letter of Authorization and Request for IVR PIN Number (PDF). You can also pick up a form at the Inspections Office on the third floor of One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, or request a form by calling (512) 974-2027.

2. Call the IVR number: (512) 480-0623.

3. Choose among (1) Schedule Inspections, (2) Obtains status on inspections, and (3) Exit the system.

4. Enter your IVR PIN.

5. Enter your ten-digit permit number.

6. Use the inspection type codes (PDF) to schedule your inspections.

Choice 2: Online at the City of Austin Web site

1. Go to the Interactive Development Review, Permitting and Inspection Web site.

2. Click on "Registered User Login."

3. If you are already a registered user on this Web site, enter your e-mail address and password.

4. If you are a first-time user, click "Register Now." Provide the requested information, and in about one to two business days, you will receive your Registered User PIN, which you can use to complete the process of becoming a Registered User on this Web site.