City Services

Do you need to add new vehicles or replace existing vehicles to your ground transportation operating authority? Complete the Report of New/Replacement Equipment Form to report your equipment.

Use the City of Austin's online NIGP commodity search.

The No Lobbying Report is now a consolidated list, listing solicitations issued by the Purchasing Office, Contract Management Department, and all other delegated authorities. This replaces two separate No Contact Lists; one from Central Purchasing Department and one from Contract Management Department.

View the current No Lobbying Report.

The Development Services Department (DSD) issues other types of permits for other City Departments.

The City of Austin offers a variety of permit programs for businesses that would like to offer outdoor seating or retail options for their customers, including sidewalk cafes, street patios, and parking lot patios. 

View the Parking Division services to find information about valet parking, chauffeur permits, limousine and taxicab permits and ground transportation services.

The PARD planning process includes collaboration with community members to identify desired park or facility uses. These plans (formerly called "master plans") include District and Metropolitan Vision Plans, Concept Plans, Facility Plans, and Facility Expansion Plans (Terms and Definitions). PARD staff also reviews other adopted or recognized plans for consistency with the proposed plans.

Our team creates diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places and offers essential support and maintenance services.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department provides an online class schedule. You may search the site by location or by category and sort to find a particular program.

View payment options ONLY to the Austin Code Department. For payments to other departments, contact that department directly.

Get quick access to a number of departments and services that you can pay online. 

PHBs are pedestrian activated warning devices. The beacon consists of two red lights above a single yellow light. The beacon head is "dark" or unlit until a pedestrian activates the device.

Search and review the performance measure data tracked by City departments.

The ombudsperson serves as a neutral third-party to provide assistance to resolve non-civil service employee personnel action grievances, workplace environment issues and other human resources-related matters. See Ombudsman Process for additional information.

Our Plan Room also provides access and free training on the McGraw Hill Online Database. Please call (512) 974-7600 to schedule an appointment.

In most cases, the public portion of police reports can be obtained from the APD Incident Report Database. For all other questions or information regarding the purchase of police reports, traffic collision reports, and open records requests, please call 512-974-5212 or 512-974-5499. 

The City is pleased to recognize the people, programs, and events that make Austin unique by issuing proclamations and other recognitions. Request a proclamation.

The ADA Coordinator assists in determining eligibility and appropriate accommodations for employees. She also direct citizens in proper procedures for obtaining needed information for accommodating clients and employees.

The City Clerk will post public notices, including Rule Postings, Election Notices, Firefighter, Police Officer, and EMS Personnel Civil Service Commission Notices, and other public notices.

The public can participate in a council meeting in two ways – through general public communication or by speaking on specific agenda items.