Request a street name change

There are two phases of the street name change process: applicant request and internal review.

Applicant Request

1. The applicant should email StreetNameChange@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-974-1642 to request a street name change application form.
2. Submit a completed street name change application form by email or mail to:
   
   Street Name Change
   TPW-5202 Ben White
   P.O. Box 1088
   Austin, Texas 78767-1088
3. The City will confirm the eligibility of the requested change and forward instructions for payment of the $415.00 non-refundable processing fee. Note that after the initial review phase, the applicant will be required to pay the costs for printing and installing new street signs before a requested change is considered by the City Council.

Property owner verification

The City will contact all affected property owners to obtain their signatures on the agreement or to indicate their objection to the proposed street name change. An affected property owner is the person listed on property tax records for any property that abuts the street proposed for renaming.

Internal Review

1. The City will conduct a review with all required agencies and departments. If any of the three emergency services (Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services) objects to the street name change, the case cannot proceed.
2. The City will conduct a review to legally describe the extent of the street to be renamed and determine the costs required to install new signs.
3. Applicant must pay the cost of printing and installing new street signs before the application can be considered by the Council. If Council does not approve the application, these costs will be refunded.

Public Hearing and City Council Approval

1. Unless directed by Council resolution, the application cannot be brought before Council or scheduled for a public hearing until more than 50% of the property owners have signed the agreement.
   1. If 100% of the property owners respond in agreement, there is no requirement for a public hearing before the City Council considers the application for approval.
   2. If fewer than 100% respond in agreement, a public hearing is required.
   3. If one or more property owners object to the renaming, a public hearing is required.

2. Council votes to approve or deny the street name change.

3. If approved, the street name change is final upon the ordinance's signature and recordation with the City Clerk. The City will send notification of the street name change to all affected property owners, relevant agencies and departments.