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Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,365,906 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 54,031 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,365,906
Total permits
54,031
Last 12 months
4,489
Last 30 days
-2%
vs same period prior year
Jul 16, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
15,054
Plumbing
14,431
Mechanical
5,699
New construction
4,098
Interior remodel
2,442
HVAC
1,704
Demolition
1,064
Addition
1,055
Foundation
1,026
Renovation
973

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
2026-07-162026-076060 MP10000 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD SB UNIT 124MechanicalCHANGE OF USE MED OFFICE TO PERSONAL USE FITNESS Finish for Fitness Studio in prio...
2026-07-162026-090467 PP1900 SCOFIELD RIDGE PKWY UNIT 3003Plumbingnatural gas water heater replacement - UNIT #3003
2026-07-162026-043447 BP2100 MELRIDGE PL UNIT 2122AdditionePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Add/Rem of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5be...
2026-07-162026-090777 PP6509 WAY LNPlumbingReplacement of an existing water heater Replacing like/like G water heater.
2026-07-162026-085628 MP11279 TAYLOR DRAPER LN BLDG H UNIT 256MechanicalReplacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct ...
2026-07-162026-089088 BP3101 GOVALLE AVERoofingGAF TPO roof replacement system fully tapered insulation system.
2026-07-162026-090658 PP9509 EDDYSTONE STPlumbingTunnel/Sewer line repair roughly 15ft located underneath the foundation of the home
2026-07-162026-032063 EP9111 CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS BLVDElectricalCOTAland Wacky Worm Costar Shade Structure
2026-07-162026-019237 MP5106 GLISSMAN RD BLDG 1New constructionePlan: Residential Expedited Review - TWO UNIT BLDG 1 New construction of a 2-Stor...
2026-07-162026-089880 PP1304 RAMBLING ROSE RDPlumbingInstalling a new irrigation system

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 July 16, 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 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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