City Services

Information on building inspections, commercial site and subdivision inspections, environmental inspections, and utility cut inspections performed by the Development Services Department.

Fire Department approval is required to install a stationary Liquefied Petroleum gas (LP-Gas) aboveground or underground container or LP-Gas cylinder exchange cabinet at commercial businesses, multi-family housing, and one- and two-family dwellings. 

Citizens can register a complaint or concern pertaining to a City service, program or facility by calling 512-974-3256 or emailing David Ondich.

Looking for a job with the City of Austin? Search for positions at the City of Austin and apply online at our secure career site. See also: Employment Links; Veterans Service Office; Active Employee Benefits.

The jurisdictional boundaries of Community Court are seen in this map.

The Labor Relations Office interprets components of the agreements to initiate new procedures or policies, audits compliance with the agreements, and alerts management of any critical issues. See Public Safety Labor Agreement Compliance for additional information.

Land Development Information Services (LDIS) provides development consulting services and business-related permitting services. They will answer your questions and make sure you are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements that apply to your project. Previously known as the Development Assistance Center (DAC), the unit was renamed in summer 2022 to better reflect the team's role in the development process.

The Land Use Review Division reviews and permits site plan and subdivision applications for compliance with Chapters 25 and 30 of the Land Development Code. 

Compliance monitors and enforces the City of Austin’s MBE/WBE program rules.

This review process includes reviewing solicitations, setting project goals, collaborating with a project manager to identify scopes of work, and verifying compliance plan information submitted by bidders and proposers on all phases of a project.

Compliance also conducts site audits, reviews payment requests, facilitates performance and payment issues, and determines final compliance with the program.

All private haulers that collect, remove, or transport waste, recycling, and/or organic/compost within the City of Austin for a fee must obtain a private hauler license (City of Austin Code 15-6, Article 3).

A rooming/boarding house is a building that is not a hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, or short-term rental that provides lodging (with or without meals) for seven or more unrelated individuals. A license is required to operate a rooming or boarding house in commercial or residential properties. 

Owners of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are required to obtain an operating license annually (Ordinance No. 20160223-A.l). This law applies to all properties (including rooms and guest houses) rented for less than 30 consecutive days.

Lobbyists must register with the City Clerk’s office. The office keeps a list of all registered lobbyists and their clients available for public use.

Videos of council meetings are available on the ATXN archive page. Copies of older meeting videos are available to the public in the archives of the Austin History Center.

The coordinator conducts annual ADA onsite visits with City departments to review accessibility issues, training needs and initiatives.

Music on Hold is one of the City's fun and unique ways of showcasing Austin’s great music—usually in sixty seconds or less. Anytime someone calls into the City telephone system and placed on hold, they will be listening to a well-curated and licensed playlist of Austin music. 

If interested in having a song featured on Music on Hold, contact Greg Gonzalez for details.

Learn about other City of Austin Music Performance Opportunities for Austin-area musicians and bands.

The City of Austin is incredibly proud of our local music culture, and every Austin City Council meeting includes live Music Proclamation Day performances during the lunch hour, which is broadcasted live on ATXN.tv.

Performers are bestowed the honor of a “Music Proclamation Day” with an accompanying certificate and their band name permanently included in the City calendar. These musicians will have their own City of Austin “Day” for the rest of their lives, and many have annual celebrations of their day with fans and supporters. 

To be considered, contact your City of Austin Council Member or the Mayor to make a request. To determine your Austin Council District, look up your home address, then contact the corresponding Austin City Council Member's office. Contact Greg Gonzalez for details.

Learn about other City of Austin Music Performance Opportunities for Austin-area musicians and bands.

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.