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Subdivision

Learn how to get approval to divide land for individual sale or development.

Condo / RV Park / Tiny Home Park

Learn how to get a permit to build these shared space communities, including obtaining Commissioner Court approval as a special form of subdivision.

Multi-Family Project

Learn how to get a permit for a multi-family development (i.e., more than 3+ residences or more than 2+ duplex).

Manufactured Home Rental Community

Learn how to get a permit to build a manufactured home rental community.

Commercial Site Plan

Learn how to get a permit for the development of commercial non-dwelling projects, such as offices, medical centers, hotels, malls, large-scale utility projects, and more.

Addition, Remodel, or Renovation

Learn how to get a permit to build onto, remodel, or modify your commercial property.

Commercial Driveway Permit

Learn about the different types of approved driveways, and how to get a permit to build a driveway on a maintained county right-of-way.

Demolition

Learn how to get a permit to do demolition on a commercial property.

Clearing

Learn how to get a permit to clear land utilizing non-hand tool machinery or grading.

Irrigation

Learn how to get a permit to install irrigation on a commercial property.

Pool

Learn how to get a permit to install a pool in a commercial property.

Retaining Wall

Learn how to get a permit to build a retaining wall on a commercial property.

Solar

Learn how to install solar panels on a new or existing non-residential structure, install solar panels that require additional impervious cover, or build a solar farm.

On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic System)

Learn how to get a permit to install a septic system on a commercial property.

Work in Right-of-Way / Utility Installation

Learn how to get a permit to install utilities or do work in the county right-of-way.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

If you can’t find information about a specific permit or need help, fill out the Contact & Feedback Form. We will get back to you shortly.

You can also request a pre-application meeting to discuss any questions about your project by submitting a Request for a Pre-Application Meeting.

For other ways to reach us, visit our Contact page.

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Contact & Feedback Form

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Phone

(512) 854-4215

Permit Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed April 8th

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

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TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.