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Apply for a Development Permit

Gain an understanding of what to expect during your development project, and start you application process.

Submit a Subdivision Application

Learn how to get approval to divide land for individual sale or development.

Track Your Application Status

Log into our permitting platform to check on the progress of your application.

File a Complaint

Report suspected violations, such as a construction without a permit, objects in the public right-of-way, water quality & storm water violations, or illegal dumping.

Resolve a Violation

Did you receive a Notice of Violation and/or Stop Work Order at your construction site? Learn what steps to take to correct the issue and get back to building.

Open Records

Search for existing development permits, construction plans, and septic documents, or request information available under the Texas Public Information Act.

Resource Library

Access educational materials relevant to development in Travis County.

Travis County Code

Browse the administrative code and the regulations ordered by the Travis County Commissioners Court as they relate to land development.

Request a Permit Revision

Submit a revision request for an active permit. Revisions are only allowed for unexpired OSSF or Non-Residential permits. All others require a new permit application.

Request a Permit Escalation

Submit an escalation request for an active permit or approval application.

TNR Development Services Contact Card

Contact & Feedback Form

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Phones

Permit desk: (512) 854-4215 

Permit Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

We will be closed 10/4/2023.

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

Email

 

Social Media

 

More Resources

Transportation & Natural Resources Contact Page

 

TCTX Department Contact Card

Contact & Feedback Form

Phone

Permit desk: (512) 854-4215 

Permit Desk Hours

Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

Email

 

Social Media

 

More Resources

Transportation & Natural Resources Contact Page

 

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.