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Building permits in Austin, TX
Austin issued 56,807 building permits in the last 12 months (+2% year on year), with a median declared value of $1 and $71.6B of declared work in total. The busiest month in the last two years was Jun 2026 with 5,328 permits. Latest permit in the data: Oct 10, 2026.
Permits, 12 months
56,807
Median declared value
$1
Total declared value
$71.6B
All-time in register
2,379,662
Permits issued per month in Austin
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1,288 |
| Sep 2026 | 5,130 |
| Aug 2026 | 5,103 |
| Jul 2026 | 5,131 |
| Jun 2026 | 5,328 |
| May 2026 | 4,642 |
| Apr 2026 | 4,900 |
| Mar 2026 | 4,814 |
| Feb 2026 | 4,163 |
| Jan 2026 | 4,174 |
| Dec 2025 | 4,021 |
| Nov 2025 | 3,699 |
| Oct 2025 | 4,414 |
| Sep 2025 | 4,273 |
| Aug 2025 | 4,333 |
| Jul 2025 | 5,034 |
| Jun 2025 | 5,000 |
| May 2025 | 5,238 |
| Apr 2025 | 5,131 |
| Mar 2025 | 5,300 |
| Feb 2025 | 3,815 |
| Jan 2025 | 4,027 |
| Dec 2024 | 3,727 |
| Nov 2024 | 3,983 |
| Oct 2024 | 4,526 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share | Median declared value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit | 16,710 | 29.4% | $30,000 |
| Plumbing Permit | 15,175 | 26.7% | $30,000 |
| Building Permit | 12,604 | 22.2% | $1 |
| Mechanical Permit | 11,115 | 19.6% | $5,476 |
| Driveway / Sidewalks | 1,203 | 2.1% | — |
Busiest ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Permits, 12 months | Median value | Top type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78744 | 4,038 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78704 | 3,593 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78745 | 3,290 | $1 | Plumbing Permit |
| 78757 | 2,530 | $1 | Plumbing Permit |
| 78731 | 2,507 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78723 | 2,375 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78702 | 2,320 | $1 | Building Permit |
| 78747 | 2,260 | $1 | Plumbing Permit |
| 78703 | 2,257 | $1 | Plumbing Permit |
| 78759 | 2,241 | $1 | Mechanical Permit |
| 78758 | 1,730 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78748 | 1,692 | $1 | Plumbing Permit |
| 78617 | 1,674 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78754 | 1,640 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
| 78746 | 1,637 | $1 | Electrical Permit |
Largest permits of the last 90 days
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3935 Bright Light Blvd78610 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [APPROVED] Phase 1a- Main Building for Educational Site (215685 SF). | $380.0M | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 4810 Gonzales St78702 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Shell Affordable Housing Units. | $51.8M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 1412 Norseman Ter78758 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of an Elementary School on Existing Site. Building to include 1 story and 3 story Portions. (94951 SF) | $51.1M | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln Unit Fw378758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of a Multi-Family Bldg - Above the Podium Fire Area C. | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln Unit Gar78758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of a Multi-Family Bldg Parking Garage (522 491 SF). | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln78758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of a Multi-Family Bldg below the Podium - also contains Leasing Mail and 7 Live Work Units. | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln Unit Fw278758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of a Multi-Family Bldg - Above the Podium Fire Area B. | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln Unit Fw178758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of a Multi-Family Bldg - Above the podium Fire Area A - also contains 3rd Floor 9with mezzanine) Business Center and 7th Floor Club Lounge/Terrace. | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2631 Kramer Ln Unit Rec78758 | Building PermitExpedited Review: New Construction of Glass Box Structure - Courtyard B. | $48.0M | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 1106 W Dittmar Rd Bldg 3078745 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [APPROVED New Construction of Behavior Health Hospital located at the Texas Neuro Rehab Center Campus (46219 SF). | $30.4M | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 6420 Helen Miller Vw78724 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Parking Garage (75766 SF). | $28.0M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 1103 W 24th St Unit Gar78705 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [APPROVED] New Construction of Parking Garage (60527 SF). | $17.7M | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 1103 W 24th St78705 | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [APPROVED] New Shell of 7 Story Multi Family Building (113387 SF). | $17.7M | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 4401 Tilley St78723 | Building PermitConstruction of a new 51250 sq. ft single story middle school. [phone removed] | $13.9M | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 12520 Harris Branch Pkwy78754 | Building PermitNew Dumpster Enclosure for New Light Manufacturing Facility. (323 sq ft) | $12.3M | Aug 13, 2026 |
All ZIP codes in Austin
- 78610 · 232 permits
- 78613 · 54 permits
- 78617 · 1,674 permits
- 78652 · 432 permits
- 78653 · 806 permits
- 78660 · 794 permits
- 78701 · 1,210 permits
- 78702 · 2,320 permits
- 78703 · 2,257 permits
- 78704 · 3,593 permits
- 78705 · 900 permits
- 78717 · 562 permits
- 78719 · 69 permits
- 78721 · 952 permits
- 78722 · 542 permits
- 78723 · 2,375 permits
- 78724 · 1,065 permits
- 78725 · 328 permits
- 78726 · 489 permits
- 78727 · 1,063 permits
- 78728 · 71 permits
- 78729 · 424 permits
- 78730 · 698 permits
- 78731 · 2,507 permits
- 78732 · 149 permits
- 78733 · 152 permits
- 78734 · 140 permits
- 78735 · 697 permits
- 78736 · 715 permits
- 78737 · 60 permits
- 78738 · 110 permits
- 78739 · 572 permits
- 78741 · 1,061 permits
- 78742 · 43 permits
- 78744 · 4,038 permits
- 78745 · 3,290 permits
- 78746 · 1,637 permits
- 78747 · 2,260 permits
- 78748 · 1,692 permits
- 78749 · 1,323 permits
- 78750 · 1,102 permits
- 78751 · 1,036 permits
- 78752 · 866 permits
- 78753 · 1,438 permits
- 78754 · 1,640 permits
- 78756 · 759 permits
- 78757 · 2,530 permits
- 78758 · 1,730 permits
- 78759 · 2,241 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits does Austin issue?
Austin issued 56,807 permits in the 12 months since Oct 1, 2025, according to the Issued Construction Permits (City of Austin Development Services) dataset. That is up 2% on the previous 12 months. The most common type was Electrical Permit (16,710 permits).
What is the typical value of a building permit in Austin?
The median declared value across permits with a stated value was $1. Values vary hugely by type. Declared values are the applicant’s estimate at filing, not the final contract price.
Where can I look up a specific permit in Austin?
Search the city’s official register on City of Austin Open Data (linked below) by address or permit number. The pages here summarise the register; they do not replace it.
Other cities
- New York City, NY · 178,188 permits
- Los Angeles, CA · 64,832 permits
- Chicago, IL · 32,683 permits
- San Francisco, CA · 22,925 permits
- Seattle, WA · 6,514 permits
Source: Issued Construction Permits (City of Austin Development Services), City of Austin Open Data. Licence: Public Domain U.S. Government. Statistics computed by Planium from the published register (12-month window from Oct 1, 2025; declared values between $1 and $2B). Values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified. Personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 12, 2026.