Austin permit portal

City of Austin Development Services

Official portal
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Jurisdiction
Austin, Travis County, Texas
What to know
[2026-10-17] Portal URL updated after Austin site redesign. [2026-10-17] Portal URL updated after Austin site redesign.
Last verified
October 17, 2026

Permit validity & renewal — Austin

Validity period
180 days (building permits)
Expires on the 181st day if no inspection scheduled/received; passing inspection extends expiration 180 days
Extension / renewal
Allowed
One-time extension of up to 180 days; written request before expiration (Section 25-12-268); via AB+C portal or DSD form
Source
Official source ↗

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