Certificate of Compliance Program
The Residential Review Division offers self-certification for Certified Building Designers and Texas-licensed Architects.
Qualifications
Qualifying projects include:
- New single-family construction
- Addition to a single-family use
- Interior remodels of single-family homes.
To apply, complete the applicable Certificate of Compliance (COC) form below and sign as the applicant, along with the owner(s), on the application. The COC program does not alter submittal requirements.
Single-family homes (new construction or addition) (PDF)
If the project is in a standard lot, the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall not exceed .36 (36%)
- If the project is in a substandard lot, the Gross Floor Area (GFA) shall not exceed 2070 SF.
- Non-conforming uses or non-complying structures are not allowed.
Single-family homes (interior remodel) (PDF)
- No building square footage increase or conversion of a non-habitable space into a habitable space.
- No change in use.
Residential Plan Review Staff Expectations
Staff will review the project to determine if it meets the criteria listed below:
- Floodplain proximity
Projects within 150’ of the 100-year floodplain will be forwarded to floodplain review. - Historic applicability
Any structures 45 years old or older will be forwarded to historic review - Hazardous Pipeline Applicability
Any project within close proximity to a hazardous pipeline will be forwarded for review. - Legal Lot Status
If the project is on a tract of land that is not a lot platted in a subdivision filed on record with the City of Austin, the applicant will be forwarded to Land Use Assistance to determine if it qualifies for a platting exception. See the property's legal description. - Zoning District
The proposed land use will be checked to ensure it is in a zoning district that allows that use (i.e., single-family, duplex, or two-family). - Technical Overview
A completeness check will be performed for all plans, including structural plans, and adequate dwelling separation will be confirmed.
See Residential Building Review for Intake Hours of Operation.