About Development Services
Modified Operations:
We Are Ready To Serve You.
Based on the Order by the City of Austin and Travis County to “Stay Home, Mask, and Otherwise Be Safe”, all in-person customer services remain suspended. Most of our services are still available by phone, video conference, email and our online portal, Austin Build + Connect (AB+C). For information on our modified services, please visit our DSD-COVID-19 page.
We assist homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. Every development project is unique and will have different requirements, that's why we are here to help you. Together, we'll build a better and safer Austin!
We provide the following services:
- Building Permits, Trade Permits
Building and Trade Permits, Contractor Registration
- Building Plan Review
Residential and Commercial Building Review, and Expedited Building Review
- Community Trees
Tree Preservation, Urban Forest Plan
- Development Assistance Center
Consulting Services
- Inspections
Building Inspections, Commercial Site/Subdivision Inspections, and Environmental Inspections
- Land Use Review
Site Plan/Subdivision Review, Underground Storage Permits
Mission:
To support a vibrant community through responsible development.
Goals:
- Conduct timely plan reviews and inspections.
- Protect and renew Austin’s tree canopy.
- Properly steward financial resources.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Additional Information:
- View Office Hours
- View Organization Chart
- Customer Service Policy Standards
- Public Information Requests
- Media Inquiries (For development-related assistance, please dial 3-1-1. If outside the city limits, please dial 512-974-2000).
- Robbie Searcy, Public Information Specialist, Sr., 512-974-9737
- Customer Service Survey: Share your feedback