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Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,369,130 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 53,795 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,369,130
Total permits
53,795
Last 12 months
4,952
Last 30 days
-4%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
14,835
Plumbing
14,388
Mechanical
5,604
New construction
4,095
Interior remodel
2,467
HVAC
1,896
Demolition
1,113
Addition
1,027
Foundation
1,026
Renovation
986

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
2026-08-052026-095437 EP8606 WALL ST BLDG 16Electrical**Theft of electrical service wire needs to be replaced. AE has already been on si...
2026-08-052026-079907 PP9600 N MOPAC EXPY SVRD SB UNIT 900PlumbingePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel to Existing Office Space (22...
2026-08-052026-099515 PP12004 SALVADOR STPlumbing1908CR NEW 2 STORY 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME WITH ATTACH...
2026-08-052026-098783 EP9501 CORVALLIS DRElectricalHomebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-075200 BP. Austin Full purpose
2026-08-052026-096072 MP11410 CENTURY OAKS TER BLDG C UNIT 120Mechanical1155 SF retail tenant expansion of 7013 SF existing retail space. No exterior chan...
2026-08-052026-098176 BP500 W 2ND ST UNIT GAR5Interior remodelRemodel existing level 5 garage storage area to create storage and prep room for 1...
2026-08-052026-055334 PP1012 VARGAS RDPlumbing2-Unit use: New single-family residential 1-story manufactured home 3 bedroom 2 bath.
2026-08-052026-099938 MP11110 METRIC BLVD UNIT EMechanicalReplacement of any self-contained packaged units Replacement of 2x 12.5 Ton RTUs (...
2026-08-052026-100361 PP6316 LAUTNER LNPlumbingirrigation install
2026-08-052026-075200 EP9501 CORVALLIS DRElectricalFreestone S353 C Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car ...

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 August 5, 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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