Permits

• 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
• Permits required for historical properties
• Pools and Spas (this link will direct you to the Health and Human Services Department)
  • View Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa submittal requirements
  • View Residential Pool and/or Uncovered Deck Permit Application
• 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)
• Tree permits

Miscellaneous Permits

• Non-Peak Hours Concrete Installation Permit (Central Business District only)
• 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.
• Hazardous Materials Storage Permit
• Temporary Use Permit
• 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.

Other Helpful Resources

• Forms and Applications
• Commercial Building Review
• Residential Building Review
• Building Inspections
• How to schedule an inspection
• How to select a contractor