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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.

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Need a Permit? Get started here.
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Code Compliance
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Certificate of Occupancy
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Contractor Registration
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Building and Trade Contractor Services
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AB+C Portal
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Report a Possible Code Violation

 

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Site Plan Initiative

The City is working on transforming the site plan process through 45 initiatives. Learn more on our website.

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2024 Annual Report

Learn more about Development Services in the 2024 annual report: Building a New Path Together.

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Contact Us

Permitting and Development Center (PDC)
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.
Austin, TX 78752

Schedule Appointment   |   PDC Webpage

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