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 at the One Texas Center facility 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.
Other Permits
The Development Services Department (DSD) issues other types of permits for other City Departments as well:
- Barton Springs Zone Annual Operating Permit
Water quality controls, i.e., sedimentation/filtration pond, retention/re-irrigation systems, etc. for commercial and or multi-family sites.
- Business-Related Permits
Outdoor Music Venue, BYOB, Sign, Mobile Retail, Temporary Use
- Contractor and trade permits
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation contractors
- Demolition and relocation permits
commercial and residential structures
- General Permits
Beginning immediately, all General Permit inquiries, questions, and waiver requests should be sent to the DSD General Permits email account at generalpermits@austintexas.gov. This new procedure is being implemented to streamline responses to both internal and external customers. Escalations should be directed to Elizabeth Boswell, Division Manager, at Elizabeth.Boswell@austintexas.gov.
- Hazardous Materials Storage Permit
- Non-Peak Hours Concrete Installation Permit (Central Business District only)
- Permits required for historical properties
- Pools and Spas
(this link will direct you to the Health and Human Services Department) - Right of Way Permits
(this link will direct you to the Austin Transportation Department)
- Special Event Permits
(this link will direct you to the Austin Center for Events)
- Temporary Use Permit
- Tree permits
- Underground Storage Tank
Sites with an underground storage tank, located within the city limits and within a water supply or aquifer related watershed.
Permit Resources
- Expired Permits
- Fees
- Use the Public Search function of Austin Build + Connect for Permits/development case information.
- View instructions on searching permit/case information