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Austin, TX Building Permit

Updated Mar 25, 2026
City of Austin permit with S.M.A.R.T. Housing and green building incentives.

Issuing: Austin DSD. Review: 10-30 days. Fee: $150 base + $5.50/1000 valuation. Tree survey required. Impervious cover 45% residential. S.M.A.R.T. Housing density bonuses. Portal: austintexas.gov/abc.

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austintexas.gov/abc
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10-30 days
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