Not sure where to start?  Click here to learn about the various development-related services provided by the Development Services Department.  Click here to view a flow chart of the development process.

Visit the Planning and Zoning Department for information regarding  planning, preservation and design services to make Austin the most livable city in the country.

New!  Austin Build + Connect (AB+C)

Search for information on land development cases or conduct development-related business with the City.

• Public Search - Search for development projects. zoning cases and development-related permits.  View permits issued (one week maximum).
• Registered Users  - Apply for building permits, payment services, schedule an inspection, assign permits, escrow accounts, right-of-way permits, and other permitting & contractor services.

Austin City Code & Land Development Code

View the City Code, Land Development Code, and other development-related resources.

Building Plan Review

Building Plan Review is responsible for reviewing Residential and Commercial construction plans for compliance with the Land Development Code before building permits can be issued.

• Residential
• Commercial

Forms and Applications

• Board of Adjustment/Sign Review Board
• Building Plan Review:
  • Commercial Plan Review
  • Residential Plan Review
• Contractors/Trades
• Development Assistance Center
• Land Use
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Regulation Determination
  • Site Plan
  • Subdivision
  • Zoning

Schedule a Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division (BID) performs construction related inspections for residential and commercial buildings within the City limits, and electrical and plumbing services in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ).