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Building permits in ZIP 78747, Austin
2,260 building permits were issued in ZIP 78747, Austin over the last 12 months — #8 of 49 ZIP codes in Austin and 4.0% of the city total. Median declared value: $1 (1.0× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
2,260
#8 in Austin
Median declared value
$1
Total declared value
$563,858
Top permit type
Plumbing Permit
695 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 45 |
| Sep 2026 | 212 |
| Aug 2026 | 212 |
| Jul 2026 | 189 |
| Jun 2026 | 276 |
| May 2026 | 213 |
| Apr 2026 | 289 |
| Mar 2026 | 204 |
| Feb 2026 | 145 |
| Jan 2026 | 136 |
| Dec 2025 | 124 |
| Nov 2025 | 86 |
| Oct 2025 | 129 |
| Sep 2025 | 124 |
| Aug 2025 | 164 |
| Jul 2025 | 211 |
| Jun 2025 | 164 |
| May 2025 | 156 |
| Apr 2025 | 167 |
| Mar 2025 | 134 |
| Feb 2025 | 135 |
| Jan 2025 | 94 |
| Dec 2024 | 130 |
| Nov 2024 | 101 |
| Oct 2024 | 80 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit | 695 | 30.8% |
| Electrical Permit | 687 | 30.4% |
| Building Permit | 390 | 17.3% |
| Mechanical Permit | 316 | 14.0% |
| Driveway / Sidewalks | 172 | 7.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9400 Capitol View Dr | Building PermitAustin Art in Public Places (ACME) new public artwork. (Fees Waived) | $240,000 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 4912 1/2 Cascades Ave | Building PermitDesing furnish and install 5 retaining walls. | $117,900 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 4505 Grand Cypress Dr | Building PermitExpress: Replacing 14 windows (like for like) | $47,115 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 6321 1/2 Mc Murtry St | Building PermitPlayground shade structure. | $45,000 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 8022 Thaxton Rd | Building PermitPark Improvements - Pavilion. | $19,000 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 6908 Doyal Dr | Building PermitExpress: Foundation repair | $16,660 | May 1, 2026 |
| 8094 Thaxton Rd | Building PermitExpress: foundation repair | $13,300 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 6716 Derby Downs Dr | Building PermitExpress: Foundation repair | $11,207 | Oct 31, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 78747, Austin?
2,260 permits in the last 12 months — 4.0% of all permits in Austin, ranking #8 of 49 ZIP codes. The most common type was Plumbing Permit (695).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 78747, Austin?
$1 across permits with a declared value, 1.0× the city-wide median ($1). Total declared work: $563,858.
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.