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Definitions

Visit the Definitions subchapter of Travis County Code to learn common terminology relevant to development and permits.

Elevation Certificate

Learn more about a document that tells you how high a building or piece of land is above sea level.

Permit Enforcement Department

Learn more about the department responsible for enforcing permit compliance in Travis County and the services they provide.

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.