We Are Ready To Serve You.
Austin Water Taps Permitting Office has availability for virtual and in-person appointments at the Permitting & Development Center. You can complete and submit applications and forms using the Austin Build + Connect portal and through the links on the Taps Permitting Office website.
Our office provides important services to the building community including:
- Providing information on existing water/wastewater connections
- Invoicing for water and wastewater tap connections including septic cutovers
- Processing applications for temporary hydrant and truck-mounted water meters
- Inspecting and installing residential water meters
- Processing requests for commercial property water meter installations
- Closing water-related inspections for building and plumbing permits
Appointments are not required for general questions about any of our services. You may email us at AWTaps@austintexas.gov, or call 512-972-1000 and select Option 3.
You may schedule virtual or in-office appointments if you have additional questions or need assistance.
Domestic, Reclaimed and Irrigation Meters
- Residential Tap Application must be submitted through the Austin Build + Connect Portal
- Commercial Tap Application
- Reclaimed Water Service Application
- Water & Wastewater Service Plan Verification (WWWSPV) en español
- Does the WWWSPV indicate you need a Utility Plan? Click here for more information.
Temporary Meters
- Temporary Fire Hydrant Meter - Application and Ordinance
- Temporary Truck Mounted Meter - Application or try the NEW Online Read Log Option
General Information
- Newsletter - Process for Obtaining Water Meters for Single Family Residences - July 2018
- Newsletter – Meter Box Set Up and Common Failures - December 2017
- Newsletter - Water Meter Inspection - November 2017
- How to Schedule a Residential Water Tap Inspection (Meter Install)
- New Service Connections
- New Water Meters
- Impact Fee Schedule - FY2023
- 520-AW-01B Detail Standards PD
- Current Standard Product List
Water and Wastewater Tap Cards
Find Water and Wastewater scanned Tap Cards using the new address search and download database.
Taps Office staff is available to assist with any problems you may need assistance with. Please send an email to AWTaps@austintexas.gov to be added to the list and receive login information and instructions
Residential Water Meter Inspections/Installs
Check on the status of your residential water meter inspections and installations. The list below shows which service requests have been assigned to a Meter Services Inspector. Meter inspections are generally completed within ten business days of the initiation of the Service Request. An address with an “Assigned” service request may have an inspection completed within three business days, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Tips for Successful Meter Installation
Please make sure the meter box is clean, the wooden dowel spacer is sized properly and marked with the service address, and the angle stop and ball valves are in alignment for a successful meter installation.
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