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Building permits in ZIP 78704, Austin
3,593 building permits were issued in ZIP 78704, Austin over the last 12 months — #2 of 49 ZIP codes in Austin and 6.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $1 (1.0× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
3,593
#2 in Austin
Median declared value
$1
Total declared value
$80.4M
Top permit type
Electrical Permit
1,009 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 82 |
| Sep 2026 | 280 |
| Aug 2026 | 269 |
| Jul 2026 | 312 |
| Jun 2026 | 307 |
| May 2026 | 279 |
| Apr 2026 | 284 |
| Mar 2026 | 315 |
| Feb 2026 | 292 |
| Jan 2026 | 351 |
| Dec 2025 | 267 |
| Nov 2025 | 252 |
| Oct 2025 | 303 |
| Sep 2025 | 263 |
| Aug 2025 | 246 |
| Jul 2025 | 357 |
| Jun 2025 | 304 |
| May 2025 | 335 |
| Apr 2025 | 284 |
| Mar 2025 | 322 |
| Feb 2025 | 268 |
| Jan 2025 | 224 |
| Dec 2024 | 209 |
| Nov 2024 | 194 |
| Oct 2024 | 276 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit | 1,009 | 28.1% |
| Plumbing Permit | 959 | 26.7% |
| Building Permit | 833 | 23.2% |
| Mechanical Permit | 703 | 19.6% |
| Driveway / Sidewalks | 89 | 2.5% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1326 Lamar Square Dr | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [SMART HOUSING] New Construction of Multi Family Building for Supportive Housing. (110375 SF). | $32.5M | May 13, 2026 |
| 811 W Live Oak St Bldg A | Building PermitePlan: Commercial Expedited Review- [ APPROVED SP]- New Wood and Steel Framed 36 Room Hotel With Spa and Fitness Area. (38982SF) | $17.0M | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 108 W Gibson St Unit Bsmt | Building PermitInterior Non-Structural Demolition | $7.2M | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 108 W Gibson St Unit Flr1 | Building PermitInterior Non-Structural Demolition | $7.2M | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 108 W Gibson St Unit Flr2 | Building PermitInterior Non-Structural Demolition | $7.2M | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 714 E Ben White Blvd Svrd Wb | Building PermitNew Construction of an Express Car Wash. | $3.0M | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 2307 Euclid Ave | Building PermitNew three-story office building demolition of some sidewalks. driveway courtyard area where new building is to be constructed | $2.6M | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 219 Lessin Ln Bldg 9 | Building PermitNew 2-Story Condominium. Unit to have (3) Bedrooms (3.5) Bathrooms (1) Attached Garage(1) Covered Carport (1) Uncovered Parking Covered Entry Porch (1) Uncovered Balcony Uncovered Patio Uncovered Deck Plan Type A: 219 Lessin Lane Building # 9. Building Height 23ft-8¿ Maximum Hei | $641,600 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 78704, Austin?
3,593 permits in the last 12 months — 6.3% of all permits in Austin, ranking #2 of 49 ZIP codes. The most common type was Electrical Permit (1,009).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 78704, Austin?
$1 across permits with a declared value, 1.0× the city-wide median ($1). Total declared work: $80.4M.
Nearby in the ranking
Source: Issued Construction Permits (City of Austin Development Services), City of Austin Open Data. Licence: Public Domain U.S. Government. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 12, 2026.