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Register your boat dock

City code requires proper addressing of boat dock structures on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Walter E. Long. The City of Austin's Boat Dock Registration Program improves boat dock visibility for public safety personnel when responding to emergency calls for service.

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Code Compliance

Find Community Service Programs for Community Court

Community Court offers community service programs for offenders. Find examples of projects and how to join here.
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Search for code complaint cases

Citizen Connect is an online tool (replacing Austin Code & Permit Tracker) which allows searches of complaint cases by address, case number or various region filters.

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Code Compliance

Foster a pet

We rely on foster families to provide love and care to our most at-risk dogs and cats. Fostering is truly lifesaving! Here is everything you need to start a foster application.
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Stay informed about the Repeat Offender Program

The Repeat Offender Program (ROP) was created in 2013 as a rental registration program for properties with multiple code violations. The intent of City Council in passing this ordinance and its amendment was to ensure Austin renters are living in properties that meet minimum health and safety standards.

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Austin 3-1-1

AFD permits

The Austin Fire Department is responsible for issuing several different kinds of permits

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Fire

View crime statistics

View crime statistics using CrimeViewer, a web mapping application that accesses crime information from the Austin Police Department (APD) police reports database.
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Visit Barton Springs Pool

Plan your trip to Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre swimming pool fed by underground springs in Zilker Metropolitan Park.
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Expedited Building Plan Review

The Expedited team includes specialized reviewers that represent the following review disciplines: Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric, Structure, Fire, Health, Industrial Waste, Arborist and Zoning. Applicants and their consultants will attend a pre-scheduled, single-review session with the Expedited team ready to make on-the-spot decisions and changes as needed. Contractors and owners will be encouraged to attend the review session. If the plans meet the respective codes and ordinances, permits can be issued following the review session.

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Austin 3-1-1

Apply for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) certification

A MBE/WBE certification increases opportunities for individuals wanting to do business with the City of Austin.
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Share your feedback with Community Court

The Citizen Feedback Form lets you share any comments or concerns directly with Community Court.
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Adopt a pet

Looking to add a new pet to your family? Austin Animal Center has more than 500 animals every day in need of loving homes.
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Diabetes education and prevention classes

Learn about free nutrition or diabetes education classes, available at locations throughout Travis County.

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Health

Contractor registration, trade permits, permit extensions

For more information about registration, visit our Contractor Registration webpage. To make changes to a permit, reactivate an expired permit, or even extend the permit's expiration, please see the Modify a Permit webpage.

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Austin 3-1-1

Get a birth or death certificate

The City of Austin's Office of Vital Records registers births and deaths that occur within the full purpose city limits of Austin. Here is everything you need to get a birth or death certificate at the Office of Vital Records.
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Storm debris removal

See options for storm debris removal and guidelines to help you get it set out correctly and collected.

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Austin 3-1-1

Building Plan Review - residential and commercial

Building Plan Review is responsible for reviewing and approving residential and commercial building plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Once a building plan is approved, a building permit is issued by Building and Trade Contractor Services, along with applicable trade permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation). Depending on the type of work that is permitted, building inspections may be required during construction. Once the permitted work is completed, a final inspection is required.

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Austin 3-1-1

Apply for a City job

Join our team! Here’s everything you need to apply for a job with the City of Austin. 
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Small cell permitting

Small cell facilities are low-powered antennas that provide cellular and data coverage to smaller geographic areas, supplementing the larger cellular network and improving service for wireless customers.

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Austin 3-1-1

Volunteer with APD's Operation Blue Santa

Help provide toys and food for Austin families in need during the holiday season. There are lots of ways to volunteer with the Austin Police Department's Operation Blue Santa.
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