Development Services Department

The Permitting and Development Center will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025. Online and in-person services will resume Monday, July 7, 2025. For a complete listing of City of Austin closures, visit the Official City Holidays webpage.

The City of Austin Development Services Department helps homeowners, business owners, and contractors ensure compliance with applicable City and building codes when they build, demolish, repair, or perform any construction in the City of Austin. We educate, collaborate and engage with the community as we build a better and safer Austin. Connect with us to learn more.

Learn more about the development process on our Understanding the Development Process webpage.