The first step in getting a community garden permit is to select a site and organize gardeners and garden leaders.
1. Gather the following:
- Address for the proposed community garden
- Estimated number of plots
- List of coordinating committee members
- List of committed gardeners
2. Submit the documents to the community gardens coordinator.
- Online (recommended)
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Use the online form to initiate the community gardens permitting process.
- By mail
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Fill out and print the Phase 1 portion of the application template, including the "Apply by mail" page.
Send to: Community Parks Program, 200 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
Please email communitygardens@austintexas.gov so that the coordinator can expect your application in the mail.
3. Within two weeks of receiving your application, the community gardens coordinator will reach out to you for a check-in.
At that time you will discuss any issues with your application and any questions about next steps.