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Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,373,168 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 54,535 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,373,168
Total permits
54,535
Last 12 months
4,895
Last 30 days
+17%
vs same period prior year
Aug 30, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
14,964
Plumbing
14,539
Mechanical
5,579
New construction
4,166
Interior remodel
2,546
HVAC
2,036
Renovation
1,482
Demolition
1,162
Foundation
1,047
Addition
1,018

Permit data by trade in Austin

Drill into the most common permit categories in Austin.

Top contractors in Austin

Most active contractors by permit volume in Austin.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-302026-096891 MP210 W ELLIOTT STMechanicalExpress- Express repairs due to fire damage
2026-08-302026-065325 EP6506 BOLEYNWOOD DRElectrical*Partial Demo* Addition/interior remodel to existing 1-story single-family residen...
2026-08-302026-111167 EP6511 MOONGLOW DRElectricalAustin Energy comes to take the electrical meter for reasons
2026-08-302026-111492 EP200 PRINCE DRElectricalUpgrade the Meter and Panel
2026-08-302026-111821 PP2207 WICKERSHAM LN BLDG 14Plumbingrepairing 3 spots along the main sewer line for building 14 via tunnel
2026-08-302026-096972 MP9108 SKYE CVMechanicalExpress: Repairs due to fire damage (like for like)
2026-08-302026-100751 EP5209 BURNET RD UNIT 110Electrical7 DAY - interior renovation of existing spec suite
2026-08-302026-102505 PP2811 E 22ND ST BLDG 3PlumbingBldg. 3 - New construction of 3 story SFR w/ attached carport covered front porch ...
2026-08-302026-109242 BP3308 MONTOPOLIS DROtherRelocation of SFR 1240 sqft circa 1965
2026-08-302026-110225 PP2606 CASCADE DRPlumbingInstall new gas line for generator

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"

Other cities we cover

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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 August 30, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does an Austin building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Austin, Texas is 19 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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