Forms & Applications

View applications, checklists, and associated packets for the Development Services Department.

Note: Some applications may not reflect newly adopted fees. Please refer to DSD Fees to determine the correct fees.

Alarm Administration

The City of Austin has adopted laws regulating the operation of alarm systems. The City of Austin requires an alarm permit for each residence or business that operates an alarm system in the Austin Police Department jurisdiction. The Alarm Permit Ordinance is administered by the City of Austin Development Services Department. For more information visit the Alarm Administration webpage.

• Alarm Permit Application Form ^{(PDF - 1/3/23)} 
• Alarm Permit Cancellation Form ^{(PDF - 12/28/21)} 
• Appeal Request Form ^{(PDF - 12/28/21)} 

Board of Adjustments

The City of Austin Board of Adjustment (BOA) hears and decides on requests for variances (or modifications) of  Zoning site development regulations, off-street parking requirements, and sign regulations, as well as hears and decides appeals of administrative actions under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) in the City of Austin Land Development Code. The BOA consists of members appointed by the Austin City Council. For more information visit the Board of Adjustment Support webpage. 

• Application for Board of Adjustment (BOA) General/Parking Variance Request ^{(PDF - 6/26/20)} 
• Application for Board of Adjustment (BOA) Sign Variance Request ^{(PDF - 6/26/20)} 
• Application for Board of Adjustment (BOA) Interpretation Application/Appeal Request ^{(PDF - 6/24/20)} 

Codes

The City of Austin's Building Technical Codes (Chapter 25-12) contains regulations for Building, Electric, Fire, Property Maintenance, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, and Solar Energy. For more information visit the Building Technical Codes webpage. 

Energy Code

• Contractors for Energy Code Required Testing ^(PDF) 
• Commissioning Summary Template ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Commissioning Acceptance Form ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)}  

Residential Code

• Circulation Sizing Calculations - APSP 7 & 15 ^(PDF) 
• Third-Party Framing Checklist ^{(PDF - 4/8/21)} 
• Third-Party Residential Pool and Spa Inspection Checklist ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 

Commercial Building Plan Review

The Commercial Building Plan Review Division reviews and approves commercial and multi-family plans for new construction, remodels, revisions to approved permits, changes of use, and certificates of occupancy/compliance. For more information, visit the Commercial Building Plan Review webpage.

Applications

• Commercial Building Application ^{(PDF - 1/4/23)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Intake Checklist for Commercial Building Permit ^{(PDF - 10/7/20)} 
  • Guide:
    • Interactive Guide to the Commercial Building Application
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Commercial Remodel/Tenant Finish-Out Requirements ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa Requirements ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • Change of Use Submittal Requirements ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • Electric Vehicle Quick Turnaround (EVQT) Submittal Requirements ^{(PDF - 12/1/22)} 
    • Quick Turnaround (QT) and 7-Day Permit Process ^{(PDF - 11/16/22)} 
    • QT Photovoltaic Solar Requirements ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Portable/Prefab Buildings Submittal Requirements ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
    • Structural Review Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 7/28/21)} 
• Demolition Permit Application ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Required Asbestos Compliance Notice Form ^{(PDF - 12/22/21)} 
    • Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition Permit Application ^{(PDF - 1/12/23)} 
    • Refrigerant Disposal Acknowledgment ^{(PDF - 8/31/21)} 
• Relocation Permit Application ^{(PDF - 9/16/21)} 
• Temporary Building Permit Request ^{(PDF - 8/18/20)} 

Supplementary Forms

• Acknowledgment of Expired Permits​ ^{(PDF - 8/7/20)} 
• Austin Public Health Food Enterprise Plan Review Application ^(PDF) 
• Austin Public Health Swimming Pool, Spa, & Public Interactive Water Feature Plan Review Application ^(PDF) 
• Austin Water Utility Water & Wastewater Service Plan Verification 
• Commercial Plan Review Consultation ^{(PDF - 3/10/22)} 
• Commercial Plan Review Revision ^{(PDF - 8/19/22)} 
• Concurrent Reviews Request Form ^{(PDF - 3/10/22)} 
• Commercial Plan Review Deferred Submittal Request Form ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
• Commercial Plan Review Deferred Electrical ESPA Submittal Request Form ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
• Commercial Plan Review Overtime Plan Review Request Form ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• Commercial Plan Review Preliminary Plan Review Meeting Request Form ^{(PDF -7/27/22)} 
• Request for Extension, Withdrawal, or Reactivation ^{(PDF -12/30/21)} 
• Request for Modification or Alternate Method of Compliance Form ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Request for Subchapter E: Alternative Equivalent Compliance Form ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• Structural Observation Report ^{(PDF - 8/31/21)} 
• Statement of Special Inspections ^{(PDF - 8/31/21)} 
• Third-Party Medical Gas Verification Form ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 

Review Aids

• Building Design Calculation Worksheet ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Commercial Solar Ready Guidelines ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 

Commercial Plan Review Checklists (for reference purposes)

• Architectural Plan Review ^{(PDF - 8/17/22)} 
• Electrical Plan Review ^{(PDF - 8/18/22)} 
• Mechanical Plan Review ^{(PDF - 8/19/22)} 
• Plumbing Plan Review ^{(PDF - 8/19/22)} 
• Structural Plan Review ^{(PDF - 8/19/22)} 

Easement and Restrictive Covenant Templates

During the subdivision and site plan review phase, your reviewer may ask you to file an Easement or Restrictive Covenant document related to your application. If requested, the reviewer will inform you which Easement or Restrictive Covenant must be completed and returned to your reviewer before execution and recording. If you have questions about completing the form, please contact your City reviewer for assistance. If you have questions about the templates, please contact Annette Bogusch, Legal Program Specialist, at 512-974-6483.

General Instructions:

1. Please prepare each requested City of Austin standard Easement or Restrictive Covenant in Word format.
2. Please provide the following required documents in addition to your Easement or Restrictive Covenant:

• Appropriately labeled metes and bounds and sketch of the Easement Tract.
• An Ownership and Lien search that is current within 30 days from a third-party title company.
• Either an Affidavit of No Liens or a Lienholder’s Consent form.
• An "After Recording Return To" page with name and address.

Drainage Easements

• Detention and Water Quality Controls Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Drainage Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Drainage Easement with Permitted Obstructions ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Drainage Easement with Permitted Obstructions and Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Drainage Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Drainage Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Residential Floodplain Variance Drainage Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Easements

• Drainage Easement in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Lateral Support and Slope Easements in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Permanent Access Easement in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

General Documents Needed for All Easements and Restrictive Covenants

• Affidavit of No Liens (entity) ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Affidavit of No Liens (individual) ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• After Recording Return To ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Consent by Tenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Lien Holder Consent ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Legal Transmittal Sheet

• Legal Transmittal Sheet Template ^(DOC) 

Mobility Easements

• Joint Use Access Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Memorandum of Parking Agreement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23} 
• Permanent Access Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Sidewalk Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Sidewalk Easement with Obstructions and Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Sidewalk Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Street Deed ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Trail and Recreational Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Trail and Recreational Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Park Easements

• Exclusive Park Recreational Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Easement Granting Permanent Public Access to Recreation Facilities (Private Park) ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Trail and Recreational Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement

• Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Public Utilities Easements

• Public Utility and Private Drainage Easement with Required Maintenance of Private Drainage Lines ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Public Utility Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Residential Documents

• Residential Joint Use Access Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Residential Unified Development Agreement Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Restrictive Covenants

• Declaration of Drainage Easement and Restrictive Covenant regarding the Maintenance of Drainage Facilities with Association ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Declaration of Drainage Easements and Restrictive Covenant for Maintenance of Drainage Facilities with Benefitted Owner ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Declaration of Easement and Unified Development Agreement with Maintenance of Drainage Facilities Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Declaration of Easement and Unified Development Agreement with Maintenance of Subsurface Pond Drainage Facilities Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• First Amendment ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Floodplain Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Integrated Pest Management for School Districts Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Integrated Pest Management Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Limiting Impervious Cover Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Parking Obligation Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Receiving Tract Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Source Control Plan Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Subsurface Pond Maintenance Plan Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Termination of Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Transferring Tract Receiving Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Turf and Landscaping Regulations Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Unified Development Agreement Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Water Line Easements

• Exclusive Automated Meter Infrastructure Water Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Lines Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Line Vault Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Water Line Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Water Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Water Line Vault Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Water Line Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Wastewater Lines Easements

• Exclusive Wastewater Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Wastewater Line Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Wastewater Lines Odor Control Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Wastewater Pump Structures Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Exclusive Water Line Vault Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Wastewater Lines Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Water Lines and Wastewater Lines Easements

• Exclusive Water Lines and Wastewater Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Water and Wastewater Lines Easement ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 
• Water and Wastewater Lines Easement with Private Drainage Lines Easement with Required Maintenance of the Private Drainage Lines ^{(DOC - 1/9/23)} 

Entertainment Services (Sound, Alcohol, Temporary Use)

• Alcohol Beverage Waiver ^{(PDF - 1/14/21)} 
• Applicant Prepared Notice Agreement ^{(PDF - 12/30/22)} 
• BYOB Venue Permit Application ^{(PDF - 7/2/20)}   
• Mobile Retail Application Form ^{(PDF - 6/8/21)} 
• Mobile Retail Vendor Log ^{(PDF - 7/2/20)} 
• Mobile Retail Restroom Agreement ^{(PDF - 7/2/20)} 
• Non-Peak Hours Concrete Installation Permit ^{(PDF - 8/4/21)}  - Central Business District only
• Outdoor Music Venue Application ^{(PDF - 7/2/20)} 
• Parking Lot Patio Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/4/21)} 
• Temporary Use Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 

Fiscal Surety

The Fiscal Surety Office accepts, monitors, and releases fiscal surety payments for improvements to environmental, health, safety controls, and public infrastructure. The amount of fiscal surety posted shall equal the estimated cost for the City to do the work for which the fiscal was required. For more information visit the Fiscal Surety webpage.

• Fiscal Surety required format for Letters of Credit ^{(PDF - 9/2019)}
• Fiscal Surety required format for Site Plan Bonds ^{(PDF - 10/2019)}
• Fiscal Surety required format for Subdivision Bonds ^{(PDF - 9/2019)}
• Subdivision Construction Agreement (SCA) ^{(PDF - 7/2018)}
• Assignment & Assumptions (Full-Escrow Only) ^{(PDF - 8/2018)}
• Assignment & Assumptions (Partial) ^{(PDF - 8/2018)}
• Amendment to Subdivision Construction Agreement ^{(PDF - 8/2018)}

General Permit

 A program established to expedite the development review, permitting, and construction of administrative site plans for City Departments and City of Austin Franchised Utilities that are located on city properties, city easements, and/or public right-of-way. For more information visit the General Permit webpage.

• General Permit Request ^{(PDF - 3/15/22)} 
• General Permit Program Permit Application ^{(PDF - 12/19/22)} 
  • General Permit Program Permit Application Submittal Requirements Checklist ^{(PDF - 12/19/22)} 
• General Permit Program Project Exemption Submittal ^(Smartsheet) 
• General Permit Correction Request Form ^(Smartsheet) 
  • Acknowledgment Form for General Permit Correction Request ^{(PDF - 5/6/21)} 

 

Inspections

Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division (BID) performs inspections on new construction, remodels, and trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) to ensure compliance with applicable building codes. For more information visit the Building Inspections webpage.

Commercial Inspection Checklists

• Building Final ^{(PDF - 8/5/22)} 
• Building Framing ^{(PDF - 8/9/22)} 
• Building Insulation ^{(PDF - 8/8/22)} 
• Building Interior Wallboard ^{(PDF - 8/8/22)} 
• Building Layout/Foundation ^{(PDF - 8/8/22)} 
• Building Pre-Construction ^{(PDF - 8/9/22)} 
• Building TCO ^{(PDF - 8/9/22)} 
• Electrical Final ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Electrical Grounding ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Electrical Rough ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Electrical Slab ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Electrical TCO ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Electrical Temporary ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Mechanical Cooler/Freezer Rough ^{(PDF - 8/9/22)} 
• Mechanical Final ^{(PDF - 8/10/22)} 
• Mechanical Rough ^{(PDF - 9/30/20)} 
• Mechanical Stove Hood Rough ^{(PDF - 8/10/22)} 
• Mechanical TCO ^{(PDF - 8/10/22)} 
• Mechanical Temporary Gas ^{(PDF - 8/11/22)} 
• Mechanical Vent ^{(PDF - 8/11/22)} 
• Plumbing Final ^{(PDF - 8/11/22)} 
• Plumbing Fire Line Rough ^{(PDF - 8/11/22)} 
• Plumbing Gas Rough ^{(PDF - 8/12/22)} 
• Plumbing Gas Yard Line ^{(PDF - 8/12/22)} 
• Plumbing Interior Water Lines ^{(PDF - 8/12/22)} 
• Plumbing Pre-Pour ^{(PDF - 8/12/22)} 
• Plumbing Rough ^{(PDF - 8/15/22)} 
• Plumbing Sewer Yard Line ^{(PDF - 8/15/22)} 
• Plumbing TCO ^{(PDF - 8/15/22)} 
• Plumbing Temporary Gas ^{(PDF - /15/22)} 
• Plumbing Top-Out ^{(PDF - 8/16/22)} 
• Plumbing Water Yard Line ^{(PDF - 8/16/22)} 

Residential Inspection Checklists

• Building Final ^{(PDF - 8/1/22)} 
• Building Foundation ^{(PDF - 8/1/22)} 
• Building Framing ^{(PDF - 8/1/22)} 
• Building Insulation ^{(PDF - 8/2/22)} 
• Building Layout ^{(PDF - 8/2/22)} 
• Building TCO ^{(PDF - 8/3/22)} 
• Building Wallboard ^{(PDF - 8/2/22)} 
• Electrical Final ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Electrical Ground ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Electrical Rough ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Electrical Slab ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Electrical Temporary ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction ^{(PDF - 8/4/22)} 
• Mechanical Final ^{(PDF - 8/3/22)} 
• Mechanical Rough ^{(PDF - 8/3/22)} 
• Plumbing Final ^{(PDF - 8/1/22)} 
• Plumbing Rough ^{(PDF - 8/3/22)} 
• Plumbing Sewer Yard Line ^{(PDF - 8/3/22)} 
• Plumbing Top-Out ^{(PDF - 8/4/22)} 
• Swimming Pool and Spa ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 

Environmental Inspection

The Austin Environmental Inspection Division performs inspections on permitted sites to ensure temporary and permanent erosion controls, stormwater controls, critical environmental features, protection of trees and natural areas, landscape installation, and other relevant features to comply with approved site plan requirements. For more information visit the Environmental Inspections webpage. 

• Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Application ^{(PDF - 10/8/20)} 
• Transfer of Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Application ^{(PDF - 10/8/20)} 
• Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Construction Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)}  

Site and Subdivision Inspection 

The Site and Subdivision Inspection Division perform inspections of site work for commercial development in the right-of-way before building construction begins. For more information visit the Commercial Site and Subdivision Inspections webpage.

• Project Submittal Process ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• Project Construction Summary ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
• Final Cost and Quantities ^{(XLS - 11/10/21)} 
• Standard Construction Procedures ^(PDF)  
• Special Inspections Process ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Engineer's Concurrence Letter ^(PDF) 
• Maintenance Bond - Example ^(PDF)  

Special Event Temporary Structure Inspection

For more information on tent permits visit the Austin Center for Events tent webpage.

• Special Events Application for Temporary Structures ^(PDF)  

Land Development Information Services

The Land Development Information Services (LDIS) team provides land use consultations and related services for the community, while also providing technical support for various disciplines in the review process. For more information visit the Land Development Information Services webpage.

• Development Compliance Letter ^{(PDF - 9/10/20)} 
• Request for Refund Address Verification Form ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Site Development Exemption for Remodel Floodplain Review ^{(PDF - 7/11/22)} 
• Site Plan Correction Process and Form ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
• Site Plan Exemption Request Process and Form ^{(PDF - 10/14/20)} 
• Site Plan Exemption Request Submittal ^(Smartsheet) 

Land Management

The Land Management team at Development Services assists customers with obtaining rights for the use of City right-of-way and easements (streets, sidewalks, alleys, public utilities) through a variety of means depending on the project. For more information visit the Land Management webpage. 

License Agreements

• License Agreement Application ^{(PDF - 2/25/22)} 
  • License Agreement Application Procedures and Requirements ^{(PDF - 2/25/22)} 
  • Construction Drawings and Detailed Plans ^{(PDF - 2/25/22)} 
• Corporate Resolution of Signature Authority Exhibit B ^{(PDF - 2/24/22)} 

Easement Releases

• Easement Release Application ^{(PDF - 1/20/22)} 
• Instructions for Surveyors ^{(PDF - 12/17/21)} 

Right-of-Way Encroachments

• Encroachment Agreement Application ^{(PDF - 1/8/19)} 

Right-of-Way Vacations

• Vacation Agreement Application ^{(PDF - 12/6/22)} 

Regulation Determination/Land Use Review

The Regulatory Policy and Administration division reviews vested rights petitions submitted under Land Development Code Chapter 25-1, Article 12, and Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. For more information visit the Land Use Review webpage. 

• Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes ^{(PDF - 6/21/21)} 
• Project Consent Agreement ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
• Vested Rights Petition ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
• DP-01 Development Plan Application (Site Plan) ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
• DP-02 Development Plan Application (Subdivision) ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
• Fair Notice Application ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 

Residential Building Plan Review

The Residential Building Plan Review Division reviews new construction, additions, interior remodeling, and demolition of single-family, duplex, or two-family houses and/or accessory buildings on one lot. For more information, visit the Residential Building Plan Review webpage.

Guide to Residential Plan Review Applications

• Residential Zoning Application Guidelines ^{(PDF - 9/2/21)} 
  This guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the New Construction & Addition Permit Application.  The information can also be used to fill out all other Residential Permit Applications.  Please review this document when filling out the permit application.   

Applications for Residential Plan Review

• Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy ^{(PDF - 7/29/21)} 
• Demolition Permit Application ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Demolition Notification Instructions ^{(PDF - 10/1/21)} 
    • Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition Permit Application ^{(PDF - 1/12/23)} 
    • Refrigerant Disposal Acknowledgment ^{(PDF - 8/31/21)} 
• Garage Conversion and Carport/Porch Enclosure ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Relocation Permit Application ^{(PDF - 9/16/21)} 
• Express ^{(PDF - 1/3/22)} 
• Fence ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Interior Remodel ^{(PDF - 2/24/21)} 
• New Condominium ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• New Construction and Addition ^{(PDF - 11/14/22)} 
  • Guides:
    • Interactive Guide to the Residential New Construction and Addition Application
  • Checklists:
    • Intake Checklist for Residential Building Permit ^{(PDF-7/27/22)} 
  • Building and Impervious Cover Calculation Aid ^(XLS) 
• New Townhouse ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Pool and/or Uncovered Deck ^{(PDF - 6/22/22)} 

Supplementary Forms for Residential Plan Review 

• Austin Energy - Building Service Planning Application (BSPA) ^(PDF) 
• Austin Water - Water & Wastewater Service Plan Verification 
• Acknowledgment of Expired Permits ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Certificate of Compliance - Interior Remodel ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• ​​Certificate of Compliance - New Construction or Addition ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Owner's Authorization Letter ^{(PDF - 9/1/23)} 
• Preliminary Plan Review Request Form ^{(PDF - 7/27/22)} 
• Plan Review Revision Form ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Request for Extension, Withdrawal, or Reactivation ^{(PDF - 12/30/21)} 
• Request for Modification or Alternate Method of Compliance Form ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
• Structural Verification Report ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 

Aids for Residential Plan Review

• Braced Wall Plan Calculation Template ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Lake Austin Zoning and Overlay Impervious Cover Chart ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
• Solar Ready Guidelines ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
• Tree Review ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 

Residential Plan Review Checklists (for reference purposes)

• Residential Zoning ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)} 
• Technical Review ^{(PDF - 9/28/22)} 
  • Technical Review Handout ^{(PDF - 5/26/21)} 

Standalone Building and Trade Permits

The Service Center registers contractors and homeowners for permit assignment, links registrations with the AB+C Portal, activates approved permits, issues standalone trade permits, processes requests for permit modifications, issues Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and manages related billing and escrow accounts. For more information, visit the Service Center and Trade Permits webpage.

• Annual Permit Application ^{(PDF - 3/30/22)} 
• Annual Permit Report Form ^{(PDF - 3/9/22)} 
• Contractors for Energy Code Required Testing ^(PDF) 
• Electric Permit Request ^{(PDF - 5/14/21)} 
• Electric Special Inspections Program ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• General Contractor Permit Request ^{(PDF - 3/15/22)} 
• Inspection Agent Letter of Authorization and Request for Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Personal Identification Number (PIN) Form ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• Letter of Authorization ^{(PDF - 7/28/21)} 
• Mechanical Permit Request ^{(PDF - 5/14/21)} 
• Plumbing Permit Request ^{(PDF - 5/14/21)} 
• Refund Request - Address Verification  ^{(PDF - 8/7/20)} 
• Remove Contractor Letter ^{(PDF - 9/16/20)} 
• Residential Change-Out Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
• Standalone Building Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
• Transfer Contractor Letter ^{(PDF - 9/16/20)} 

Signs

The City of Austin requires a Sign Permit for outdoor signage as stated in the Land Development Code. Visit the Sign Permit webpage to assist you with determining your sign district, what the submission requirements are, how to apply for Austin sign permits, and how to request more information.

• Advertising Searchlight Permit Application ^{(PDF 6/24/20)} 
• Outdoor Advertising Registration Form ^{(PDF - 8/4/21)} 
• Sign Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/8/22)} 

Site Plan 

Site plan applications are reviewed for compliance with Austin's development regulations as provided in the Land Development Code. For more information, visit the Site Plans webpage.

• Barton Springs Zone Initial Operating Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} ​
• Boat Docks Shoreline Modifications for Single-Family Lots Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Boat Dock and Shoreline Modification for Single-Family Lots Requirements ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)}  
    • Boat Docks Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Capitol View Corridor Elevation Determination Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
• Concept Site Plan Application ^{(PDF - 7/28/21)} 
• Consolidated Site Plan Application (Administrative and Land Use Commission) ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Consolidated Site Plan Application Instructions ^{(PDF-8/11/20)} 
    • Consolidated Site Plan Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Consolidated Site Plan Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 11/30/21)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Application ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Overview and Application ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Land Use Commission Site Plan Application (Non-Consolidated Land Use Element) ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Land Use Commission Site Plan Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
    • Land Use Commission Site Plan Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Limited Adjustment Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Major Drainage/Regional Detention (Construction Element) Application – Electronic Submittal Requirement ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Major Drainage/Regional Detention Projects Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 7/9/20)} 
    • Major Drainage/Regional Detention Projects Overview and Review Procedures ^(PDF) 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^(PDF) 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Managed Growth Agreement Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Non-Consolidated Site Plan Application (Construction Element) ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Non-Consolidated Site Plan Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Non-Consolidated Site Plan Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Construction Plan B & D Site Plans Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 11/30/21)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Off-Site/Shared Parking Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Off-Site/Shared Parking Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Off-Site/Shared Parking Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
•  Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes ^{(PDF - 6/21/21)} 
• Site Plan Revision Application (Consolidated/Non-Consolidated) ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  •  Related Checklists:
    • Site Plan Revision Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Site Plan Revision Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Site Plan Revision Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Small Project - Fill Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Small Project - Fill Overview and Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Small Project - Retaining Wall Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Small Project - Retaining Wall Overview and Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Small Project - Telecommunication Tower Application ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Small Project - Telecommunication Tower Overview and Application Instructions (Consolidated) ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Telecom Tower Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Telecom Tower Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Small Project - Transportation Application ^(PDF)  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Small Project - Transportation Overview and Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Streets & Drainage Site Plan Application - Electronic Submittal Requirement ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)}  
  • Related Checklists:
    • Streets & Drainage Site Plan Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Streets & Drainage Site Plan Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Utility Line Projects Application ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Utility Line Projects Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
    • Utility Line Projects Application Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/17/20)} 
    • Site Plan Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Utility Lines Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Checklists (For Reference Purposes):
  • Site Plan Correction Process and Form ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
  • Site Plan Exemption Request Process and Form ^{(PDF - 10/14/20)} 
  • Site Plan Exemption Request Submittal ^(Smartsheet) 

Subdivision

Subdivision applications are reviewed for compliance with Austin's development regulations as provided in the Land Development Code. For more information, visit the Subdivision Review webpage.

• Barton Springs Zone Operating Permit Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
  • Land Status Determination Wizard - Determine if a land status can be granted for a property
  • Utility Service Archive - Search this database to find utility records from 1995 and earlier.  Proof of these utility records are required when submitting certain Land Status Determinations (i.e. Exceptions from Platting Requirements; see LDC Section 25-4-2 and Section 30-2-2). View search tips ^(PDF)  or download entire archive ^{(CSV 22MB)} .
• Certification Statement ^(PDF) 
• Engineer's Concurrence Letter ^(PDF)
• Land Status Determination Application ^{(PDF - 10/17/22)}  
• Plat Vacation Application ^(PDF)  
  • Vacation Templates:
    • 1 A: Partial Vacation, Administrative Approval ^(PDF) 
    • 1 B: Partial Vacation, Commission Approval ^(PDF) 
    • 2 A: Total Vacation, Administrative Approval ^(PDF) 
    • 2 B: Total Vacation, Commission Approval ^(PDF) 
• Project Assessment Application ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
• Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes ^{(PDF - 6/21/21)} 
• Subdivision Application (Combined City of Austin and Travis County) Electronic Submittal Requirement ^{(PDF - 9/19/22)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Subdivision Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 9/21/22)} 
    • Subdivision Overview and Review Procedures ^(PDF) 
    • Subdivision Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF - 1/19/21)} 
    • Amended Plat/Resubdivision Completeness Check ^(PDF) 
    • Final Plat Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • Preliminary Subdivision Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 9/24/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Subdivision Construction Plan Application ^{(PDF - 9/9/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Subdivision Construction Plan Application Instructions ^{(PDF - 8/14/20)} 
    • Subdivision Construction Plan Overview and Review Procedures ^{(PDF - 8/13/20)} 
    • Subdivision Intake Submittal Checklist ^{(PDF- 1/19/21)} 
    • Subdivision Construction Plans Completeness Check ^{(PDF - 8/26/21)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Checklists (For Reference Purposes):
  • Guidelines for Naming Streets within Subdivision Plats and Site Plans ^(PDF) 
  • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 

 Volume Builder

The Volume Builder Program is an optional expedited review process that enables volume builders to receive a faster turnaround on residential permit applications for new construction. For more information visit the Volume Builder webpage.

• Billing Information Form ^{(PDF - 6/13/22)}  
• Home Builder Certification Affidavit ^{(PDF - 12/17/21)} 
• Volume Builder Master Review Application ^{(PDF - 12/16/21)} 
• Volume Builder Permit Application ^{(PDF - 2/12/21)} 
• Volume Builder Condominium Application ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 
• Volume Builder New Townhouse Application ^{(PDF - 7/30/20)} 

Zoning

Zoning establishes the types of land uses permitted on a parcel of land within the full or limited purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin. Zoning also sets the development standards for a site, such as building height, setbacks, floor-to-area ratio, neighborhood compatibility, screening, landscaping, and impervious cover limitations. For more information, visit the Zoning webpage.

•  Determination of Planning Commission or Zoning & Platting Commission Assignment ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Development Assessment And Alternative Equivalent Compliance Application ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
    • Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Overview ^{(PDF - 8/11/20)} 
    • City Arborist Review Addendum ^(PDF) 
• Neighborhood Conservation Combining District ^(PDF) 
• Zoning Amendments ^(PDF) 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Ordinance Amendments Intake Submittal Checklist ^(PDF) 
• Zoning Application ^(PDF) 
  • Related Checklists:
    • Zoning Intake Submittal Checklist ^(PDF) 
• Zoning Verification Letter Application  ^{(PDF - 10/1/20)}