Right-of-Way Management
The Right-of-Way (ROW) Management team oversees day-to-day activities in the ROW. ROW is the public-owned land, including streets, sidewalks, and the area behind the curb. From the street to the property lines, this division manages the ROW to preserve and prioritize your safety and mobility.
Announcements & Reminders
Adopted budget and code changes impact ROW fees.
- The fiscal year 2027 budget took effect on October 1, 2026. The budget included fee increases for some ROW permit applications.
- Austin Transportation and Public Works is pursuing City Code changes that will affect excavation and driveway/sidewalk permits. Currently, fees are only charged for impacts to structures (e.g., curb, sidewalk, traffic lane). The proposed changes will allow for fees to be charged for the closure of the ROW.
Report your right-of-way closures to Austin 3-1-1. Use the "Activate/Deactivate Work Zone" service request – available via the 3-1-1 mobile app or by calling 3-1-1 – to provide your closure details.
Right-of-Way Resources
Permits for dumpsters, temporary ROW use, sidewalk cafés, driveways/sidewalks, and excavation require insurance, a $10,000 bond, and a ROW Contractor License, which is obtained by submitting a bond, an insurance certificate, a resolution of authority, and an authorized agent.
Review standard details and instructions for submitting a Traffic Control Plan within the City of Austin for either City- or state-managed right-of-way.
The AULCC is a group of utility stakeholders. Per Ordinance 14-11-165, this group meets regularly in order to identify right-of-way utility conflicts before construction begins.
Permits for dumpsters, temporary ROW use, sidewalk cafés, driveways/sidewalks, and excavation require insurance, a $10,000 bond, and a ROW Contractor License, which is obtained by submitting a bond, an insurance certificate, a resolution of authority, and an authorized agent.
Review standard details and instructions for submitting a Traffic Control Plan within the City of Austin for either City- or state-managed right-of-way.
The AULCC is a group of utility stakeholders. Per Ordinance 14-11-165, this group meets regularly in order to identify right-of-way utility conflicts before construction begins.
Any work in the public right of way—such as driveway/sidewalk, excavation, parking, sidewalk cafés, valet/vendor, or temporary use—requires determining permit type, securing pre‑approvals (e.g., traffic plans), online application, stakeholder coordination, fee payment, and possible extensions or revisions.
Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) is the City's online portal that allows registered users to apply for permits, schedule inspections, pay fees, upload project attachments, and more.
All work within the Downtown Austin Project Coordination Zone, or DAPCZ, must be coordinated with other active projects before construction begins.
Contact Us
Phone: 512-974-7828
Email: RightOfWay@austintexas.gov
Austin Permitting and Development Center
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr
Austin, TX 78752
Staff members are available for walk-in services weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have specific needs, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to ensure that the appropriate subject-matter expert is available to assist you.