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Building Permits in Austin, Texas

PermitStack indexes 2,356,015 building permits issued in Austin, Texas, with 50,366 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

2,356,015
Total permits
50,366
Last 12 months
1,111
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
14,208
Plumbing
13,579
Mechanical
5,386
New construction
3,683
Interior remodel
2,354
HVAC
1,249
Addition
1,034
Renovation
956
Foundation
933
Solar
928

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-152026-059086 PP13010 STATON DRPlumbingReplacement of an existing water heater Replacing like/like G water heater in Garage.
2026-05-152026-057638 PP1807 NEW YORK AVEPlumbingReplacement of an existing water heater Replace tankless G water heater
2026-05-152026-060583 MP1600 HOUSTON STMechanicalReplacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct ...
2026-05-152026-048404 DS1717 CANTERBURY STOtherConstruct new driveway approach of 16 FT
2026-05-152026-057109 BP4504 JINX AVERoofingRemove existing roof and install modified roof for AC
2026-05-152026-059495 PP13009 CERULEAN SPRING DRPlumbingETJ - Irrigation for lawn
2026-05-152026-059464 PP3605 KENT CHALK RDPlumbingirrigation for lawn
2026-05-152026-054681 PP12901 N IH 35 SVRD NB BLDG 22PlumbingAutomatic irrigation system/lawn sprinkler system
2026-05-152026-047125 PP2610 HUME PLPlumbing6 lateral Fire Line from water into the building fire riser room
2026-05-152026-058512 PP11102 CENTENNIAL TRLPlumbingReplacement of an existing water heater Replace 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater Lo...

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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