Development Services Department

We provide the following services:

• Building Permits, Trade Permits
  Building and Trade Permits, Contractor Registration
   
• Expedited Building Plan Review
  A premium service that accelerates the building plan review and permit process by holding a single review session with a full team of experienced plan reviewers and the applicant’s design team.
   
• Community Trees
  Tree Preservation, Urban Forest Plan
   
• Land Development Information Services
  Consulting Services
   
• Inspections
  Building Inspections, Commercial Site/Subdivision Inspections, Environmental Inspections
   
• Land Use Review
  Site Plan/Subdivision Review, Underground Storage Permits
   

Understanding the Development Process

Development in the City of Austin begins with your vision for using a piece of property. You then bring that vision to the City to confirm that your plans meet safety, sustainability, and zoning regulations. Once your plans are approved, you obtain the required permits and build the project with successful inspections along the way. Learn more about the development process.

Additional Information:

• FY2022 Annual Report: A Year of Community Investment
• Organization Chart ^(PDF) 
• Customer Service Policy Standards ^(PDF) 
• Public Information Requests
• Customer Service Survey: Share your feedback
• Media Inquiries (For development-related assistance, please dial  3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. For a list of all citywide media contact visit Departmental Media Contacts.)
  • Robbie Searcy, Public Information Specialist, Sr.
    robbie.searcy@austintexas.gov