City Services

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. 

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.

A boarding house is a building that is not a hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, or short-term rental that provides lodging (with meals or compensation) for 16 or more adults. A license is required to operate a boarding house in commercial or residential properties. 

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 various City Departments.

The Austin Fire Department must approve the installation of any stationary liquified petroleum gas container, above- or below-ground.

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. 

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 public can participate in an Austin City Council meeting in two ways: through general public communication or by speaking on specific agenda items.