The Development Services Department has various online tools to help you search for development & permit-related information, sign in for service and pay fees, view geographic-related information, and receive development-related email notifications.
What you will find on this page:
Do Business Online
Austin Build + Connect (AB+C)
Apply for building permits, schedule inspections, pay for permits, assign permits, etc.
Property Search
Public Search
AB+C can also be used to search for development & permitting cases. View search tips.
Property Profile
Search and download property information, view aerial images or street views, and run reports about properties. View the Property Profile Overview webpage to learn more about the tool and how to use it.
Other Tools
Addressing
Request address verification, reserve street name, view addressing changes, review standards
Citizen Connect
Citizen Connect is an online tool that allows users to search complaint cases by address, case number, or various region filters.
Do I Need A Permit? Guide
This interactive guide will help you determine if a permit or application is required from the Development Services Department (DSD), determine the next step in your project's development process, and identify the appropriate DSD staff who can provide further assistance.
Land Status Determination Guide
Determine if a land status can be granted for a property.
Licensed Haulers
List of haulers licensed by the City of Austin.
Report a Code Violation
Learn about ways to report potential code violations.
Notifications
Community Registry
A tool for neighborhoods and others to be notified of land use issues in their area
Demolition Notifications
Track demolition applications in your neighborhood or another defined area.
Use Development Tracker to create notifications about demolition applications. Detailed instructions are available on the Demolition Permit webpage. If you need help, reach out to the Neighborhood Assistance Center.
Development Tracker
Sign up for permit alerts based on criteria selections that are of interest to you.
Notifications Viewer Map
Use the Notifications Viewer Map to search for Zoning, Neighborhood Planning, Hill Country Roadway, Short Term Rental License, Site Plan, Subdivision, Board of Adjustments, and HIstoric Landmark Commission permit notifications in a specific area.
Inspector Maps
Code Compliance Inspector Maps
Find your assigned DSD Code Compliance inspector.
DSD Inspectors Territory Map
Lookup by location for residential and commercial inspectors (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing).
Environmental Inspectors Territory Map
Look up your Environmental Inspector by location:
GIS and Maps
Web Map Viewers
City of Austin interactive web maps
GIS Data Downloads
City of Austin GIS data and resources
Jurisdictions Web Map
Look up an address to see what jurisdiction it is located in.