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Building permits in ZIP 78759, Austin
2,241 building permits were issued in ZIP 78759, Austin over the last 12 months — #10 of 49 ZIP codes in Austin and 3.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $1 (1.0× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
2,241
#10 in Austin
Median declared value
$1
Total declared value
$1.2M
Top permit type
Mechanical Permit
661 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 65 |
| Sep 2026 | 206 |
| Aug 2026 | 199 |
| Jul 2026 | 238 |
| Jun 2026 | 202 |
| May 2026 | 188 |
| Apr 2026 | 205 |
| Mar 2026 | 177 |
| Feb 2026 | 180 |
| Jan 2026 | 140 |
| Dec 2025 | 167 |
| Nov 2025 | 123 |
| Oct 2025 | 151 |
| Sep 2025 | 154 |
| Aug 2025 | 153 |
| Jul 2025 | 165 |
| Jun 2025 | 176 |
| May 2025 | 183 |
| Apr 2025 | 167 |
| Mar 2025 | 163 |
| Feb 2025 | 132 |
| Jan 2025 | 146 |
| Dec 2024 | 128 |
| Nov 2024 | 102 |
| Oct 2024 | 142 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit | 661 | 29.5% |
| Electrical Permit | 642 | 28.6% |
| Plumbing Permit | 487 | 21.7% |
| Building Permit | 442 | 19.7% |
| Driveway / Sidewalks | 9 | 0.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8304 Appalachian Dr | Building PermitInterior remodel - Remodel Kitchen and Primary Bath configurations add additional full bath adjacent to game room and office area upstairs. add gas to home for kitchen stove and for fireplace gas log (currently wood burning fireplace). Re configure kitchen and dining walls per en | $249,500 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 8602 Silver Ridge Dr | Building Permit*Partial Demo* Interior remodel of 1-story home. Expansion of bathroom into closet space with new bathtub new cabinets for laundry room new closet. | $150,000 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 10000 Research Blvd Svrd Sb Unit 115 | Building PermitRemodel of existing retail space. Demo front entry and extend it under existing roof on existing foundation to capture 73 additional Sq.Ft. MEP scope. No access control. Awning by separate permit not in scope. Concurrent Review requested | $78,680 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 6903 Rimner Cv | Building PermitNew heated spa w/ dog lounge area wood deck and concrete sitting area Revision 1: Per the field inspector: submit for a revision to add 34 of 6 tall fence on the property line add the additional round concrete by the pool add a concrete bend and add the Steel Trellis that was bui | $68,000 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 12208 N Mopac Expy Svrd Sb | Building PermitInterior Non Structural Demo | $60,000 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 8403 Mesa Dr | Building PermitNew installation of exterior lighting poles. | $45,000 | May 19, 2026 |
| 11511 Juniper Ridge Dr | Building PermitAddition of a game room and uncovered wood deck to west side of existing 2-story single family residence. Retroactively permit addition of a closet to east side of residence. Roll in scope of work from expired EP#: 2015-094225. | $40,000 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 5728 Tahoma Pl | Building PermitExpress: Remove and replace 25 windows (like for like) | $38,547 | Apr 9, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 78759, Austin?
2,241 permits in the last 12 months — 3.9% of all permits in Austin, ranking #10 of 49 ZIP codes. The most common type was Mechanical Permit (661).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 78759, Austin?
$1 across permits with a declared value, 1.0× the city-wide median ($1). Total declared work: $1.2M.
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.