City Services

General Permits are a specific type of site development review, permitting, and inspection process for City of Austin Departments and Franchised Utilities. General Permits allow infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and new installations on City of Austin-owned property or within easements dedicated to the City of Austin.

The City of Austin's Office of Vital Records registers births and deaths that occur within the full purpose city limits of Austin. Here is everything you need to get a birth or death certificate at the Office of Vital Records.

Your library card lets you check out books and other materials at any of Austin Public Library’s locations and the Digital Library.

Is your home or business at risk for flooding? Get information and help from the Watershed Protection department.

The City of Austin's Neighborhood Centers help families in need with free services like food help, job search help, health screenings, bus passes, and more.

Get help if you lost your keys, cell phone or other items down a storm drain.

Do you have a drainage easement on your property that you would like released? Contact the Watershed Protection Department with a request for information before submitting an application. It may save you money.

Access the Council Meeting Information Center to access information about the City Council, its meetings and its entities.

Owned and operated by the City of Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the second-fastest growing, mid-sized airport in the United States.

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Growth Watch tracks the trends in development by watching new site plans, subdivisions, and permits and tracking those.