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SERVICE	PHONE	CONTACT
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. Learn More.	3-1-1	Austin 3-1-1
Select a Contractor Obtain at least three bids for your project and carefully compare the bids. The lowest bid may not always be the best value. Learn More.	3-1-1	Austin 3-1-1
Set Up New Trash/Recycling Service Set up new trash and recycling services at the same time you open new electricity and water accounts by calling 512-494-9400 or by visiting...	3-1-1	Austin 3-1-1
Sidewalk Cafes and Street Patios Sidewalk cafés add vibrancy, amenities, and people to Austin streets. They support local businesses, create a sense of place in neighborhoods and business districts, beautify the streetscape, and create walkable destinations for residents. ...	512-974-1150	Transportation
Sidewalk Repair Notice a sidewalk in need of repair? Would you like to request that a new sidewalk be added in your area? The Public Works Department is here to help keep our city safe for pedestrians and would like your input....	3-1-1	Public Works
Sign up for Tuning Up construction update ...	311	Airport
Sign Up to Receive the City of Austin Music Newsletter Subscription The Music Division brings you the most important Austin music news each month. We are thrilled to keep you updated on what's happening in the Austin music industry.	974-7849	Economic Growth
SMBR Outreach Outreach facilitates department communications regarding services, key initiatives, and special notices. SMBR's outreach department also hosts monthly workshops the fourth Tuesday of every month. See SMBR Outreach programs.	512-974-7677	Small and Minority Business
Smoking Violations Smoking in public places is prohibited in Austin. To report violations, call 512-978-0300, send an email, or complete the...	512-978-0300	Health
Social Media Policy for the City of Austin, Texas The City's social media policy governs corporate and departmental use of third-party social networking resources.	3-1-1	Communications
Social services at neighborhood centers The Neighborhood Centers can help low- and moderate-income families in need with free services, including food assistance, job search help, health screenings, fans, and more.	512-972-5000	Health
Special Event Temporary Ground Transportation Permit - CHARTER BUS To add temporary, additional vehicles to an already existing/permitted charter bus fleet to operate during a special event in Austin, you will need one of these permits. The City Code limits the additional vehicles to 100% of the already exiting/permitted fleet....	512-974-1551	Austin 3-1-1
Spills and Response Staff in the Spills and Complaints Response Program respond to citizen pollution complaints and spills that threaten our creeks or water bodies, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 512-974-2550	512-940-2550	Watershed Protection
Start a Home-Based Business	3-1-1	Austin 3-1-1
Street and Alley Vacations The Office of Real Estate Services processes applications for street and alley vacations within the City's jurisdiction. The right-of-way vacation application and instruction packet is available for download (...	800-847-8849	Office of Real Estate Services
Street Banners Community groups and event organizers use Street Banners as a cost-effective, high-impact, place-based tool for engaging the public, promoting events, raising awareness, and communicating key messages.	311	Transportation
Street Name Changes The street name change process involves submittal of an application, payment of a non-refundable processing fee, property owner and governmental entity notifications, and approval from the Austin City Council in the...	3-1-1	Austin 3-1-1
Street Repair Did you recently swerve to avoid a pothole? Have you noticed a street in need of maintenance? Contact 3-1-1 to report the issue, and the Public Works Department will take care of it....	3-1-1	Public Works
Submit an IPM Plan Developers If an IPM plan is required, developers should be informed during the development review process. It is then their responsibility to submit, and comply with, a plan. If the land is then sold, it is their responsibility to communicate the need for the new land owner to abide by the plan...	512-974-2581	Watershed Protection
Swimming Lessons and Instruction Swim lessons are available for students ages 6 months to adult. Lifeguard training classes are available for persons 15 years of age and older, while water safety instructor training classes are available for persons 16 years...	512-974-9331	Parks and Recreation

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Schedule a Building Inspection

Select a Contractor

Set Up New Trash/Recycling Service

Sidewalk Cafes and Street Patios

Sidewalk Repair

Sign up for Tuning Up construction update

Sign Up to Receive the City of Austin Music Newsletter Subscription

SMBR Outreach

Smoking Violations

Social Media Policy for the City of Austin, Texas

Social services at neighborhood centers

Special Event Temporary Ground Transportation Permit - CHARTER BUS

Spills and Response

Start a Home-Based Business

Street and Alley Vacations

Street Banners

Street Name Changes

Street Repair

Submit an IPM Plan

Swimming Lessons and Instruction

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