Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,350,272 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 53,235 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,350,272
Total permits
53,235
Last 12 months
3,694
Last 30 days
Apr 9, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
15,148
Plumbing
14,069
Mechanical
5,679
New construction
3,827
Interior remodel
2,245
HVAC
1,587
Roofing
1,066
Addition
1,040
Renovation
1,014
Solar
996

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Austin, Texas. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-092024-086164 PP1510 WOOLDRIDGE DRPlumbingNew Inground Pool and Spa
2026-04-092026-042939 PP1122 COLORADO ST UNIT 1709PlumbingInterior Remodel to Residential Unit to allow for Wheelchair Accessibility for Uni...
2026-04-092026-042468 MP7497 CHEVY CHASE DR UNIT 201MechanicalReplacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct ...
2026-04-092026-041628 MP11505 OAK KNOLL DRHVACReplacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct ...
2026-04-092026-043300 PP1907 BRENTWOOD STPlumbingReplacing kitchen sink waste water going around east side 85 feet and tying into m...
2026-04-092026-008673 PP3101 CROWHEART CVPlumbingNew pool with required enclosure and concrete deck (heater or autofill)
2026-04-092026-038120 EP11912 ELLENA CVElectricalNew Service for SFR in ETJ
2026-04-092026-024501 PP8801 BREEZE HILL DRPlumbingNew SFR 1- Story 4 bedroom 2.5 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch...
2026-04-092026-039028 DS9500 BUCKSTITCH SADDLE DROtherConstruct new driveway approach of 18 FT and sidewalk of 28 LF
2026-04-092026-017666 MP5516 HUMMING BIRD LNNew constructionNew 5 story 104 unit affordable / supportive housing multi-family residential buil...

Access Austin permit data via API

Query Austin, Texas permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Austin permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits?city=Austin&state=TX&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Austin permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Austin open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Austin data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Austin, Texas was issued on April 9, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Austin permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Austin permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Austin permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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