Development Services Department

The Permitting and Development Center will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Online and in-person services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. For a complete listing of City of Austin closures, visit the Official City Holidays webpage.

Winter Weather Update: The Permitting and Development Center is closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and the Development Services Department has suspended all in-person services, including inspections. Staff will remain available by phone, chat, email and for any virtual appointments. 

The City of Austin Development Services Department helps homeowners, business owners, and contractors ensure compliance with applicable City and building codes when they build, demolish, repair, or perform any construction in the City of Austin and when planning special events. We educate, collaborate and engage with the community as we build a better and safer Austin. Connect with us to learn more.