Forms & Applications

View applications, checklists, and associated packets for Austin Development Services.

Need assistance? Call 512-978-4000 to reach DSD during business hours for development-related questions and 3-1-1 after hours. 

Note: Some applications may not reflect newly adopted fees. Please refer to the Austin Development Services Fees webpage to determine the correct fees.

Alcoholic Beverage Permits

The City of Austin provides Alcoholic Beverage Permits to local businesses.  Visit the Alcoholic Beverage Permits webpage for more information. 

• Alcohol Beverage Waiver Application (PDF)

• BYOB Venue Permit Application (PDF)    

Board of Adjustment

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. It also hears and decides appeals of administrative actions under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) in the City of Austin Land Development Code. The Austin City Council appoints BOA members. Visit the Board of Adjustment Support webpage for more information. 

• Board of Adjustment (BOA) General/Parking Variance Application (PDF)
• Board of Adjustment (BOA) Sign Variance Application (PDF)
• Board of Adjustment (BOA) Interpretations Application/Appeal of an Administrative Decision (PDF)

Codes

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

Energy Code

• Third-Party Home Performance Testing Contractor List (PDF)
• Commissioning Summary Template (PDF)
• Commissioning Acceptance Form (PDF)
• Commercial Solar Ready Guidelines - New Construction Only (PDF)

Residential Code

• Energy Efficiency Compliance Information for Residential Swimming Pools - Circulation Sizing Calculations - APSP 7 & 15 (PDF) (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance)
• Residential Third-Party Framing Checklist (PDF)
• Third-Party Residential Pool and Spa Inspection Checklist (PDF)

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. Visit the Commercial Building Plan Review webpage for more information.

Applications

• Commercial Building Application (PDF)
  • Guide:
    • Interactive Guide to the Commercial Building Application
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Commercial Remodel/Tenant Finish-Out Submittal Requirements List (PDF)
    • Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa Submittal Requirements (PDF)
    • Change of Use Submittal Requirements (PDF)
    • Electric Vehicle Quick Turnaround (EVQT) Submittal Requirements (PDF)
    • Photovoltaic Solar Requirements Checklist (PDF)
    • Portable/Prefab Buildings Submittal Requirements (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Required Asbestos Compliance Instructions for Notice Form (PDF)
    • Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
    • Refrigerant Disposal Acknowledgment (PDF)
• Building Relocation Permit Application (PDF)
• Temporary Building Permit Request - Foundation Construction Only (PDF)

Supplementary Forms

• Acknowledgment of Expired Permits​ (PDF)
• Austin Public Health Food Enterprise Plan Review Application
• Austin Public Health Swimming Pool, Spa, & Public Interactive Water Feature Plan Review Application
• Austin Water Water/Wastewater Service Plan Verification (WWSPV)
• Commercial Plan Review Consultation Form (PDF)
• Commercial Plan Review Revision Form (PDF)
• Floodplain Supplemental Form for Commercial Remodels/Renovations
• Request for Concurrent Reviews (PDF)
• Request for Electrical ESPA Deferred Submittal (PDF)
• Request for Deferred Submittal (PDF)
• Overtime Plan Review Information and Request Form (PDF)
• Commercial Preliminary Plan Review Request Form (PDF)
• Preliminary Plan Review (PPR) Agenda and Meeting Minutes Form (Word)
• Request for Extension, Withdrawal, or Reactivation (PDF)
• Request for Modification or Alternate Method of Compliance (PDF)
• Request for Subchapter E: Alternative Equivalent Compliance (PDF)
• Structural Observation Program Acknowledgment (PDF)
• Statement of Special Inspections (PDF)
• Third-Party Medical Gas Verification Information (PDF)
• Owner's Authorization Letter (PDF)

Review Aids

• Building Design Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
• Commercial Solar Ready Guidelines - New Construction Only (PDF)

Commercial Plan Review Checklists (for reference purposes)

• Architectural Plan Review Commercial Checklist - Commercial Inspections (PDF)
• Electrical Plan Review Commercial Checklist (PDF)
• Mechanical Plan Review Commercial Checklist (PDF)
• Plumbing Plan Review Commercial Checklist (PDF)
• Structural Plan Review Checklist - Commercial Inspections (PDF)

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

Drainage Easements

• Detention and Water Quality Controls Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Drainage Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Drainage Easement with Permitted Obstructions ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Drainage Easement with Permitted Obstructions and Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Drainage Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Drainage Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Floodplain Variance Drainage Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Easements

• Drainage Easement in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Lateral Support and Slope Easements in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Permanent Access Easement in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

General Documents Needed for All Easements and Restrictive Covenants

• Affidavit of No Liens (Entity) ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Affidavit of No Liens (Individual) ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Affidavit of No Liens for an Encroachment Agreement (Entity) ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Affidavit of No Liens for a License Agreement (Entity) ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• After Recording Return To ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Consent by Tenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Lien Holder Consent ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Lien Holder Consent for an Encroachment Agreement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Lien Holder Consent for License Agreement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}

Legal Transmittal Sheet

• Legal Transmittal Sheet Template ^(DOCX) 

Mobility Easements

• Joint Use Access Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Memorandum of Parking Agreement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Permanent Access Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Permanent Access Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Sidewalk Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Sidewalk Easement with Permitted Obstructions and Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Sidewalk Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Street Deed ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Trail and Recreational Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Trail and Recreational Easement with Required Maintenance ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Park Easements

• Easement Granting Permanent Public Access to Recreation Facilities (Private Park) ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Easement Granting Permanent Public Access to Recreation Facilities (Private Park) for Multi-Family ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Park Recreational Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Trail and Recreational Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Trail and Recreational Easement for Multi-Family ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}

Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement

• Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Parkland Improvement Donation Agreement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Public Utilities Easements

• Public Utility and Private Drainage Easement with Required Maintenance of Private Drainage Lines ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Public Utility Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Residential Documents

• Residential Joint Use Access Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Residential Unified Development Agreement Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Restrictive Covenants

• Declaration of Drainage Easement and Restrictive Covenant for the Maintenance of Drainage Facilities with Association ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Declaration of Drainage Easements and Restrictive Covenant for Maintenance of Drainage Facilities with Benefitted Owner ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Declaration of Easement and Unified Development Agreement with Maintenance of Drainage Facilities Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Declaration of Easement and Unified Development Agreement with Maintenance of Subsurface Pond Drainage Facilities Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Downtown Density Bonus Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• First Amendment ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Floodplain Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Integrated Pest Management for School Districts Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Integrated Pest Management Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Limiting Impervious Cover Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Parking Obligation Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Receiving Tract Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Source Control Plan Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Subsurface Pond Maintenance Plan Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Termination of Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Transferring Tract Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Turf and Landscaping Regulations Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Unified Development Agreement Restrictive Covenant ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Water Line Easements

• Exclusive Automated Water Metering Infrastructure Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Lines Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Reclaimed Water Line Vault Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Water Line Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Water Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Water Line Vault Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Reclaimed Water Line Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Water Line Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Wastewater Lines Easements

• Exclusive Wastewater Access Shaft Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Wastewater Line Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Wastewater Lines Odor Control Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Exclusive Wastewater Pump Structures and Wastewater Lines Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Wastewater Lines Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

Water Lines and Wastewater Lines Easements

• Exclusive Water Lines and Wastewater Lines Subterranean Tunnel Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Water and Wastewater Lines Easement ^{(DOCX - 10/25)}
• Water and Wastewater Lines Easement with Private Drainage Lines Easement with Required Maintenance of the Private Drainage Lines ^{(DOCX - 10/25)} 

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. Visit the Fiscal Surety webpage for more information.

• Fiscal Surety required format for Letters of Credit (PDF)
• Fiscal Surety required format for Site Plan Bonds (PDF)
• Fiscal Surety required format for Subdivision Bonds (PDF)
• Subdivision Construction Agreement (SCA) (PDF)
• Amendment to Subdivision Construction Agreement (PDF)
• Assignment & Assumptions (Full-Escrow Only) (PDF)
• Assignment & Assumptions (Partial) (PDF)

General Permit

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

Inspections

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Building Inspections

The Building Inspection Division inspects 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

Residential Inspection Checklists

Building Final (PDF) Building Framing (PDF) Building Insulation (PDF) Building Interior Wallboard (PDF) Building Layout/Foundation (PDF) Building Pre-Construction (PDF) Building TCO (PDF) Electrical Final (PDF) Electrical Grounding (PDF) Electrical Multifamily Dwelling Permanent Power (PDF) Electrical Rough (PDF) Electrical Slab (PDF) Electrical TCO (PDF) Electrical Temporary (PDF) Mechanical Cooler/Freezer Rough (PDF) Mechanical Final (PDF) Mechanical Rough (PDF) Mechanical Stove Hood Rough (PDF) Mechanical TCO (PDF) Mechanical Temporary Gas (PDF) Mechanical Vent (PDF) Plumbing Final (PDF) Plumbing Fire Line Rough (PDF) Plumbing Gas Rough (PDF) Plumbing Gas Yard Line (PDF) Plumbing Interior Water Lines (PDF) Plumbing Pre-Pour (PDF) Plumbing Rough (PDF) Plumbing Sewer Yard Line (PDF) Plumbing TCO (PDF) Plumbing Temporary Gas (PDF)

Building Final (PDF) Building Foundation (PDF) Building Framing (PDF) Building Insulation (PDF) Building Layout (PDF) Building TCO (PDF) Building Wallboard (PDF) Electrical Final (PDF) Electrical Ground (PDF) Electrical Rough (PDF) Electrical Slab (PDF) Electrical Temporary (PDF) Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction (PDF) Foam Plastics Checklist (PDF) Mechanical Final (PDF) Mechanical Rough (PDF) Plumbing Final (PDF) Plumbing Rough (PDF) Plumbing Sewer Yard Line (PDF) Plumbing Top-Out (PDF) Swimming Pool and Spa (PDF)

Commercial Site and Subdivision Inspections

The Site and Subdivision Inspection Division inspects 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 Intake Procedures and Submittal Requirements (PDF)

• Project Construction Summary (PDF)

• Final Cost and Quantities (XLS)

• Engineer's Concurrence Letter for Project Acceptance (DOCX)

• Maintenance Bond - Example (PDF) 
   

Environmental Inspections

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

• Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Construction Permit Application (PDF)

• Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Application (PDF)

  • Interactive Guide to the Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Application

• Emergency Leak-Response Procedures (PDF)

• 30-Day UST Visual Inspection Report (PDF)

• Transfer of Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Application (PDF)

Land Management/Land Development Engineering

Land Development Engineering is part of Austin Transportation and Public Works. The Land Development Engineering team 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 Development Engineering webpage. 

Land Use Assistance

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

• Request for Development Compliance Letter (PDF)
• Land Status Determination Application - Platting Exception (PDF)
• Request for Refund Address Verification Form (PDF)
• Site Development Exemption for Remodel Floodplain Review (PDF)
• Site Plan Correction Request Form (PDF)
• Site Plan Exemption Request Form (PDF)
• Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF)

Licenses and Registration

Boat Docks

Visit the Boat Docks webpage for more information.

Boat Dock Registration (PDF)
 

Private Waste Hauler

Visit the Private Waste Hauler webpage for more information.

• Private Hauler Application - English (PDF)
  • Private Hauler Application - Spanish (PDF)
• Private Hauler Application Addendum - English (PDF)
  • Private Hauler Application Addendum - Spanish (PDF)
     

Repeat Offender Program

Visit the Repeat Offender Program webpage for more information.

Repeat Offender Rental Registration Form (PDF)
 

Short-Term Rentals

Visit the Short-Term Rental webpage for more information.

• Type 1 Application (PDF)
• Type 2 Residential Application (PDF)
• Type 2 Commercial Application (PDF)
• Type 3 Application (PDF)
• Authorized Agent(s) for Short-Term Rental Licensing Form (PDF)

Mobile Retail Permits

The City of Austin requires a permit for mobile retail establishments that sell non-food items and services to customers from a movable vehicle or trailer that routinely changes locations. Visit the Mobile Retail Establishments webpage for more information on how to apply. 

• Mobile Retail Vendor Application (PDF)

• Mobile Retail Vendor Log Sheet (PDF)

• Mobile Retail Restroom Facility Agreement (PDF) 

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. Visit the Land Use Review webpage for more information.

• Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes (PDF)
• Project Consent Agreement Application (PDF)
• Vested Rights Petition Application (PDF)
• DP-01 Development Plan Application (Site Plan) (PDF)
• DP-02 Development Plan Application (Subdivision) (PDF)
• Fair Notice Application - New Project (PDF) 

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 - 7/11/24)} 
  This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the New Construction & Addition Permit Application.  You can also use this information to complete 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 - 1/2/25)}
  • Requirements and Process:
    • Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition Permit Application ^{(PDF - 9/6/23)}
    • Refrigerant Disposal Acknowledgment ^{(PDF - 10/1/21)}
• Garage Conversion and Carport/Porch Enclosure ^{(PDF - 2/12/24)}
• Relocation Permit Application ^{(PDF - 1/2/25)}
• Express ^{(PDF - 1/3/22)}
  • Guides:
    • Interactive Guide to the Residential Express Permit Application
• Residential Fence Permit Application ^{(PDF - 6/26/26)}
• Interior Remodel ^{(PDF - 8/27/21)}
• New Condominium ^{(PDF - 2/20/24)}
• New Construction and Addition ^{(PDF - 6/17/25)}
  • If the table auto‑calculations aren’t working in the Residential New Construction and Addition Application, use this version to calculate totals manually.
    • New Construction and Addition (Manual Calculation) ^{(PDF - 3/20/26)}
  • Guides:
    • Interactive Guide to the Residential New Construction and Addition Application
  • Checklists:
    • Intake Checklist for Residential Building Permit ^(PDF-6/6/23)
  • Building and Impervious Cover Calculation Aid ^(XLS)
• New Townhouse ^{(PDF - 2/16/24)}
• Pool and/or Uncovered Deck Permit Application ^{(PDF - 4/5/23)}
  • Guides:
    • Interactive Guide to the Pool and/or Uncovered Deck Application
       

Supplementary Forms for Residential Plan Review 

• Austin Water Alternate Water System Permit Application
• Austin Water Water/Wastewater Service Plan Verification (WWSPV)
• Acknowledgment of Expired Permits ^{(PDF - 8/7/20)}
• Certificate of Compliance - Interior Remodel ^{(PDF - 4/7/25)}
• ​​Certificate of Compliance - New Construction or Addition ^{(PDF - 4/11/25)}
• Historic Review Application ^(PDF)
• Overtime Plan Review Information and Request Form ^{(PDF - 8/29/25)}
• Owner's Authorization Letter ^{(PDF - 9/1/23)}
• Preliminary Plan Review Request Form ^{(PDF - 10/16/25)}
• Preliminary Plan Review Agenda and Meeting Minutes Form ^{(Word - 10/16/25)}
• Plan Review Revision Form ^{(PDF - 8/7/20)}
• Request for Extension, Withdrawal, or Reactivation ^{(PDF - 11/15/24)}
• Request for Modification or Alternate Method of Compliance Form ^{(PDF - 7/27/23)}
• NEW - Small Tree Fee Credit Enrollment Form ^{(PDF - 5/29/26)}
• Structural Verification Report ^{(PDF - 8/7/20)}
• Tiny House Request for Modification or Alternate Method of Compliance ^{(PDF - 3/20/24)} 
   

Aids for Residential Plan Review

• Braced Wall Plan Calculation Template ^(PDF)
• Lake Austin Zoning and Overlay Impervious Cover Chart ^(PDF)
• Solar Ready Guidelines ^{(PDF - 7/17/20)}
   

Residential Plan Review Checklists (for reference purposes)

• Residential Tree Review Checklist ^{(PDF - 7/22/20)}
• Residential Zoning Review Checklist ^{(PDF - 1/5/26)}
• Technical Review Checklist ^{(PDF - 8/12/25)}
  • Technical Review Handout ^{(PDF - 7/29/25)}
• Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Checklist

Stand-Alone Building and Trade Permits

Building and Trade Contractor Services 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 Building and Trade Contractor Services Webpage.

Applications

• Annual Permit Application (PDF)
• Electric Special Inspections Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Change-Out Permit Application (PDF) - One- and Two-Fam ily Occupied Dwellings Only
• Stand-Alone Building Permit Application (PDF)

Request Forms

• Electric Permit Request (PDF)
• General Permit Request (PDF)
• Inspection Agent Letter of Authorization and Request for Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Personal Identification Number (PIN) (PDF)
• Mechanical Permit Request (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Request (PDF)
• Commerical Plumbing Service Line Permit Request (PDF)
• Request for Refund - Address Verification Form (PDF)
• Remove Contractor Letter (PDF)
• Transfer Contractor Letter (PDF)

Supplementary Forms

• Annual Permit Report Form (PDF)
• Letter of Authorization (PDF)

Resources

• Third Party Home Performance Testing Contractor List (PDF)

Sign Permits

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)
• Off-Premise Sign Relocation Permit Application (PDF)
• Outdoor Advertising Registration Form (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application (PDF) 

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, Exemptions, and Corrections webpage.

Consolidated Completeness Check

Application	Resources
Consolidated Site Plan Application Completeness Check Submittal (PDF) - Includes Consolidated Site Plan Revision	Interactive Guide to the Site Plan Completeness Check Application (PDF) Consolidated Site Plan Completeness Check Submittal Checklist (PDF)

Project-Specific Applications

Submit these applications during the completeness check process.

Application	Resources
Boat Docks/Shoreline Modifications/Shoreline Access for Single-Family Lots Site Plan Application (PDF)	Boat Docks/Shoreline Modifications/Shoreline Access for Single-Family Lots Requirements (PDF) Completeness Check Review Guidelines - Boat Docks (PDF)
Concept Site Plan Application (PDF)	N/A
Land Use Commission Site Plan Application - Non-Consolidated Land Use Element (A Plan) (PDF)	Land Use Commission Site Plan Application Instructions - Non-Consolidated Land Use Element (A Plan) (PDF) Intake Submittal Checklist Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Site Plan (PDF)
Major Drainage and Regional Detention	See Non-Consolidated Site Plan - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan)
Non-Consolidated Site Plan Application - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan) (PDF)	Non-Consolidated Site Plan Application Instructions - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan) (PDF) Intake Submittal Checklist Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Site Plan (PDF) Construction Plan B & D Site Plans Completeness Check Review Guidelines (PDF)
Small Project - Fill Application (PDF)	Small Project - Fill Overview and Application Instructions (PDF)
Small Project - Retaining Wall Application (PDF)	Small Project - Retaining Wall Overview and Application Instructions (PDF)
Small Project - Telecommunication Tower Application (PDF)	Small Project - Telecommunication Tower Overview and Application Instructions (Consolidated) (PDF) Intake Submittal Checklist - Telecommunication Tower Small Project (PDF) Telecom Towers Completeness Check Review Guidelines (PDF)
Small Project - Transportation Application (PDF)	Small Project - Transportation Overview and Application Instructions (PDF)
Streets and Drainage	See Non-Consolidated Site Plan - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan)
Utility Line Projects	See Non-Consolidated Site Plan - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan)

Site Plan Revisions

Application	Resources
Site Plan Revision Application (Consolidated/Non-Consolidated) (PDF)	Site Plan Revision Application Instructions (Consolidated/Non-Consolidated) (PDF) Intake Submittal Checklist Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Site Plan (PDF) Site Plan Revision Completeness Check Review Guidelines (PDF)

Supporting Applications & Documents

• Barton Springs Zone Operating Permit Initial Application (PDF) (Watershed Protection)

• Capitol View Corridor Elevation Determination Application (PDF) 

• City Arborist Review Addendum (PDF) 

  • Required for: Boat Docks, Consolidated Site Plan Application Completeness Check Submittal, Concept Site Plan, Fill Application, Land Use Commission Site Plan – Non-Consolidated Land Use Element (A Plan), Non-Consolidated Site Plan - Construction Element (B Plan/D Plan), Retaining Wall, Site Plan Revision (Consolidated/Non-Consolidated), Telecommunications Tower, Transportation Application

• Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Application (PDF) 

  • Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Overview and Application Instructions (PDF) 

• Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes (PDF) 

• Site Plan Correction Request Form (PDF) 

• Site Plan Exemption Request Form (PDF) 

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Formal Submittal Application

Site Plan Application - Formal Submittal (PDF) 
 

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.

Completeness Check Applications

Application	Resources
Subdivision Application - Completeness Check Submittal (PDF)	Subdivision Completeness Check Submittal Checklist (PDF)
Subdivision Project Assessment Application - Completeness Check Submittal (PDF)	Subdivision Completeness Check Submittal Checklist (PDF)

Formal Submittal Applications

• Subdivision Application - Formal Submittal (PDF)
• Subdivision Project Assessment Application - Formal Submittal (PDF)

Other Subdivision Applications

Application	Resources
Land Status Determination Application (PDF) - Platting Exception	Land Status Determination Tool - Determine if a land status can be granted for a property Utility records that show the date the tract was first connected to water, wastewater or electric utility service, if applicable. Not all land status applications require utility records.
Plat Vacation Application (PDF) - City of Austin and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in Travis, Williamson, Bastrop and Hays County	Vacation Templates: Partial Plat Vacation - Administrative Approval (PDF) Partial Plat Vacation - Commission Approval (PDF) Total Plat Vacation - Administrative Approval (PDF) Total Plat Vacation - Commission Approval (PDF)

Supplementary Documents 

• Project Review Form - Statement of Applicable Codes (PDF)  
• City Arborist Review Addendum (PDF) - Addendum for Subdivision and Site Plan Submittals

Guidelines

Guidelines for Naming Streets within Subdivision Plats and Site Plans

Temporary Use Permits

The short-term use of a property in a space not approved for occupancy and/or for a different use may be authorized with a Temporary Use Permit. Visit the Temporary Use Permit webpage for more information on how to apply. 

• Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Application (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.

Applications

• Residential Volume Builder Program Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Volume Builder Program New Condominium Permit ApplicationApplication (PDF)
• Residential Volume Builder Program - New Townhouse Permit Application (PDF)
• Volume Builder Master Review Application (PDF)

Supplementary Documents

• Billing Information Form (PDF)
• Home Builder Certification Affidavit (PDF)

Zoning

Zoning establishes the types of land uses permitted on a parcel of land within the City of Austin's full or limited purpose jurisdiction. 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 Resources & Site Regulations webpage.

Document	Resources
Determination of Commission Assignment - Planning or Zoning & Platting (PDF)	N/A
Development Assessment And Alternative Equivalent Compliance Application (PDF)	Development Assessment & Alternative Equivalent Compliance Overview and Application Instructions (PDF) City Arborist Review Addendum (PDF)
Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (PDF) - Overview and Application	N/A
Zoning Amendments (PDF) - Overview and Application	Intake Submittal Checklist Ordinance Amendments (PDF)
Zoning Application (PDF)	Intake Submittal Checklist - Zoning (PDF)
Request for Zoning Verification Letter  (PDF)	N/A