Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,356,015 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 51,339 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,356,015
Total permits
51,339
Last 12 months
2,310
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 15, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
14,530
Plumbing
13,803
Mechanical
5,505
New construction
3,745
Interior remodel
2,408
HVAC
1,290
Addition
1,053
Renovation
966
Foundation
942
Solar
935

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-152026-060769 EP7429 PULLMAN CVElectricalHomebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-046467 BP. Austin Full purpose
2026-05-152026-057869 BP2601 SWEENEY LNDemolitionTotal demo of SFR 2917 sq ft circa 1947
2026-05-152026-060167 BP4704 GONZALES STDemolitionTotal demo of 2377 SqFt SFR circa 1946
2026-05-152026-009810 PP2623 W 45TH STPlumbingReconfigure main bedroom suite. Main bathroom and laundry relocated. Interior wall...
2026-05-152026-033408 MP410 PHILCO DR BLDG 2New constructionNew 3-story 4-bedroom single family home with carport
2026-05-152026-057109 BP4504 JINX AVERoofingRemove existing roof and install modified roof for AC
2026-05-152026-059520 BP3408 MOUNTAIN TOP CIRSolarInstalling Tesla solar roof system
2026-05-152026-054642 BP1206 MARSHALL LNNew constructionNew 2-story single family residence with attached carport
2026-05-152026-058591 MP2205 N LAMAR BLVD BLDG 2 UNIT 225MechanicalReplacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct ...
2026-05-152026-054151 EP11036 ARROYO CANYON DRElectricalShutdown needed for Gateway installation Transfer switch installation and load sid...

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/search?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 May 15, 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 100 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.

How long does an Austin building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Austin, Texas is 20 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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