Building Permits in Austin, Texas

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How many building permits are filed in Austin, Texas?

As of May 30, 2026, 13,939 building permits are on file in Austin, Texas. The most common type is electrical (3,970 permits). Records are pulled from the Texas public feed and refreshed daily.

Permits on record: 13,939
Top permit type: Electrical
Active permit types: 12

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13,939 permits

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Austin, TXPro

Austin · TXPlumbing2026-058402 PP

New 1-story 2 bedroom 1 bathroom dwelling unit.

ContractorTankful Plumbing

2dMAY 28

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Austin, TXPro

Austin · TXPool & Spa2026-067181 BP

New In-Ground Pool

This page indexes 13,032 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, drawn from records published by the Austin Development Services Department through May 6, 2026. Activity over the last 30 days totals 4,512 permits. Records span project categories led by electrical (3,830 permits), plumbing (3,558), HVAC (2,469), new-construction (1,131), renovation (819). Austin's permit volume tracks the city's continued growth, with single-family construction and additions concentrated in the suburbs east and southwest of downtown. Tree protection requirements and the Austin-specific Energy Code drive review timelines that differ from other Texas cities. Permits are filed against an address through the AB+C portal, with separate trade permits issued under the master permit. Permits are filed and tracked through Austin Build + Connect (AB+C). The records below are recent issued permits in Austin; click any row to see the full filing, project description, valuation, and contractor on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a building permit in Austin?

Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) is the city's public portal for permit lookup. Search by address, permit number, or contractor. Records are updated as permits move through review and issuance.

Who issues building permits in Austin?

The Austin Development Services Department issues permits within city limits and the Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Properties in surrounding cities - Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville - are permitted by their own jurisdictions.

What is the Austin Tree Protection ordinance?

Austin requires permits for removal of protected trees on private property and review of construction that may impact protected trees. This adds steps to the permit timeline for many residential and commercial projects.

Are building permits public record in Austin?

Yes. The Texas Public Information Act treats building permits as public. AB+C publishes permit data online without registration.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Austin?

Simple trade permits often issue within days. New residential construction and commercial projects require multi-discipline plan review and typically take weeks to several months. The Development Services Department publishes current intake and review wait times.

What's the difference between a master permit and a trade permit?

A master building permit covers the scope of work approved at plan review. Trade permits - electrical, plumbing, mechanical - are filed underneath the master and inspected separately. Both appear in the public record.