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Artwork donations and loans

The City of Austin is committed to building a collection of high-quality public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of citizens and visitors. This policy outlines the process through which artwork proposals are reviewed and accepted or rejected by the City of Austin. Download the City of Austin Artwork Donation & Loan Policy (PDF).

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512-974-7700 Economic Growth

Attend your administrative hearing

If you have an uncorrected code violation, you could receive a written citation for an administrative hearing. You must appear at the hearing and must do so on the date set in the administrative citation.

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512-974-9167 Austin 3-1-1

Austin Center for Events

The Austin Center for Events is a collaborative assembly of agencies designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE is anchored by teams from Transportation, Parks, Music, Police, Fire, EMS, Code, ARR, Development Services and partner agencies, and works closely with event organizers to guide them through the permitting process.

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Austin 3-1-1

Austin-Travis County traffic report

Provides information on active traffic-related incidents reported to Austin Police, Aviation Police, and Travis County Sheriff. Information is updated every five minutes.

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3-1-1 Austin 3-1-1

Bid tabulations

You can search online for current bid tabulations.

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512-974-2500 Finance

Board/Commission membership application

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, you may apply online. All applications are retained for one year.

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512-974-2210 City Clerk

Boards and Commissions training

Register online for board and commission member training, which will prepare you to carry out the duties of your position as a board member or liaison.

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512-974-2210 City Clerk

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

Business Expansion Incentive Program

To determine eligibility for an economic development incentive, please complete an Inquiry Form.

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512-974-6381 Economic Growth

CapMetro

CapMetro provides bus, rail and paratransit service throughout Austin. For information on schedules and locations, please visit them online at CapMetro.org.

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512-474-1200 Austin 3-1-1

Charter Bus Service Permit application

Want to apply to obtain a Charter Bus Service Permit for all vehicles with a passenger capacity of 16 or more? Complete and submit a Charter Bus Service Permit application.

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3-1-1 Transportation

Chauffeur Permit application

Need a new, renewal or amended chauffeur's permit? Complete and submit a Chauffeur Permit application (PDF).

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3-1-1 Transportation

Child care services

In partnership with the Austin/Travis County Success By Six Coalition, the City works to ensure families have access to high-quality early learning options that meet their needs. Additionally, the City works with Texas Rising Star 4-Star providers through Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services (CCS) to provide subsidized child care for eligible families. 

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3-1-1 Austin 3-1-1

Children's Safety and Fire Education (SAFE)

Any parent or guardian who suspects their child may have a problem with fire should call the SAFE program coordinator at 512-854-4357.

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512-854-4357 Fire

Citizen feedback

Send your opinion about the Downtown Austin Community Court directly to us by completing this online Citizen Feedback form.

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512-974-4879 Community Court

City Code and Charter

The Austin City Code and City Charter are available online through the Municode website.

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512-974-2210 City Clerk

City memos

Official distribution memos provide updates and status reports on City issues and programs to the mayor, council, and City staff. View memos online. For memos from before January 2009, contact the City's Media Relations Team.

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512-974-2220 Communications

City of Austin departmental media contacts

If you need assistance with a story, please check the list for departmental media contact names, emails, and phone numbers.

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3-1-1 Austin 3-1-1

City of Austin facility and property inventory

Information on City-owned facilities and properties, including maps and other resources, are available here on our website. Additional questions regarding any City-owned parcel of land should be directed to RealEstate@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7090.

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800-847-8849 Office of Real Estate Services

City of Austin social media archive

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3-1-1 Communications