The City of Austin helps homeowners ensure compliance with applicable City and building codes when they build, demolish, remodel, or perform any construction in the City of Austin and when planning special events.
Learn how to apply for and renew a short-term rental (STR) license in Austin.
The City of Austin requires an alarm permit for each alarm system activated in a residence or commercial space within the Austin Police Department’s jurisdiction. We must receive an application before the alarm system is enabled. Learn how to submit your application.
The Development Services Department's Building and Trade Contractor Services (BTCS) provides building and trade permit-related services to general contractors, licensed trade contractors, and homeowners.
Is your home or business at risk for flooding? Get information and help from the Watershed Protection department.
All public and semi-public aquatic facilities must meet safety guidelines before use. Here, you'll find out what needs to be done to pass a safety inspection and get a permit to operate.
You can report a code violation in Austin to Austin 3-1-1 by phone, through the app, or online. You can always report anonymously.
The Expedited Building Plan Review program speeds up the building plan review and permit process by holding a single review session with a full team of experienced plan reviewers and the applicant’s design team. Find out if you qualify for expedited review and learn how to request a meeting.
Users can search for code complaints in Austin by address, case number, or region through the Citizen Connect tool.
You have the right to access all government records for any reason, except where certain rules apply. You can request public records online, by email, by mail, or in person. Learn more about the public information request process and how to submit your request.