City Services

The City of Austin recognizes the people, programs, and events that make Austin unique by issuing proclamations and other recognitions. Learn how to request a proclamation.

Do you have a drainage easement on your property that you would like released? Contact the Watershed Protection Department with a request for information before submitting an application. It may save you money.

Every year, City departments report unclaimed cash and valuables - uncashed checks, deposits, refunds, overpayments, or any other transactions creating a credit balance. If the City of Austin is holding property belonging to you, we want to help you get your property back.

Learn how to register as a vendor, learn about the solicitation process, how to use National Institute for Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) commodity codes, and sign up for the Vendor Academy.

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a continuous system for controlling pests such as weeds, diseases, insects, and others. Pest management options are based on effectiveness, environmental impact, site characteristics, worker/public health and safety, and economics. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options.

The Austin Fire Department must approve the installation of any stationary liquified petroleum gas container, above or below ground.

Use the My Schedule tool to get a personalized collection calendar for all Austin residential curbside services. You can also sign up for reminders and schedule a collection.

Austin Fire Department and the Fire Marshall issue several permits related to public assemblies, hazardous materials, and more.

Learn how to become a Board or Commission member, what the role requires, and what training you will need to be successful.

You can search public records held by the Office of the City Clerk. These include council-approved records, municipal election documents, and municipal utility district documents.

In compliance with State Local Government Code Chapter 176, vendors and local government officers doing business with the City of Austin must file required forms with the City Clerk's office when a relevant conflict exists.

Is your Austin property in a floodplain? Find out using FloodPro, an online tool that shows floodplain maps, storm drain systems and floodplain models and elevation certificates.

Search the APD Incident Report database for public police reports.

Verify the employment of a current or former City of Austin employee by email, fax, or phone.

A permit is required for regular, instructor-led fitness classes held on City parkland.

The public can participate in an Austin City Council meeting in two ways: through general public communication or by speaking on specific agenda items.

Report a spill or pollution entering Austin's storm drains or waterways to 3-1-1. Field investigators respond to your reports 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Businesses applying for a liquor license/beer permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) must get the City Clerk's signature on their TABC form after completing the permitting process.

Is your home or business at risk for flooding? Get information and help from the Watershed Protection department.

The difference between art and graffiti is permission. You can report illegal graffiti or tagging in progress online, with the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app, or by calling 3-1-1.