City Services

The State of Texas allows municipalities to regulate booting, as long as local regulations meet certain minimum requirements. Complete an application for vehicle immobilization service.

Find additional information at these links:

• Licensed vehicle immobilization companies
• City Code relating to vehicle immobilization
• Adopted vehicle immobilization rules
• Background information on vehicle immobilization rules

Do you have questions about becoming a City vendor? Visit Austin Finance Online's Vendor Help page to access additional information and receive help.

Human Resources provides a standardized method by which veterans who do not currently work for the City of Austin may receive special consideration in the interview process. See the Veterans Service Office webpage for more information.

How to contact the City, including departmental addresses and phone numbers. 

Search active contracts by vendor, commodity code, or keyword. 

Search for positions at the City of Austin and apply online at our secure career site.

View City transparency initiatives including information about open meetings, Council filings, campaign finance filings, and more. 

The Media Center is a central hub of information for Austin residents and media about the City of Austin, designed to help keep our community informed and involved in City government.

The City of Austin's Open Data Portal provides easy access to open data and information about your City government. We encourage the use of this public data to spark innovation, promote public collaboration, increase government transparency, and inform decision making.

Check the Austin Energy Outage Map to see if an outage has been reported. Click the search icon and type your address in the search field to locate your neighborhood.

Business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. View all small business resources.

The City of Austin has 10 single-member Council districts. Use this map to find your district by address or find and zoom into any district by number. 

Any communications posted on the City Council Message Board will be retained for a minimum of 6 years.

The Austin City Council adopted a strategic direction on March 8, 2018, guiding the City of Austin for the next three to five years. Austin Strategic Direction 2023 outlines a shared vision and six priority Strategic Outcomes.

Registered Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) users can find details about their permits, submit most types of applications, pay for permits and fees, schedule inspections, and get immediate assistance with our live chat.

Attending a City Council meeting or contacting your representative are only a couple of ways to impact your local government. The City of Austin provides some alternative ways to participate. 

Use My Schedule to get a personalized collection calendar for all residential curbside services. You can add your schedule to Google, iCal, or Outlook, or you can print it. You can also sign up for email,  app or phone call reminders and alerts. Use the tool online or download the new Austin Recycles App for your Apple or Android device. 

Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities, and special events for individuals and families.