Zabalist holds 150,431 issued building permits for Austin, Texas, of which 0 are still open and 14,601 were issued in the last 90 days. Search by street address to see what has been permitted at a property, by contractor name to see a company’s permit history, or by work description to find a type of job.

Each record carries the permit number, permit and work class, current status, reported job valuation, and the contractor of record. Open any result for the full permit detail, including the job site address and, where available, the coordinates and the link back to the Austin permit portal.

Homeowners use this to check whether work at an address was permitted before buying or before hiring. Contractors use it to see who is working in Travis County and at what volume. Nothing here is behind a login.

Frequently asked questions

How do I look up a building permit in Austin, TX?

Enter the street address, the contractor's name, or a few words from the scope of work into the search box on this page. Zabalist matches against 150,431 issued Austin permits and returns the permit number, status, valuation, and contractor of record for each match. No account is required.

How many building permits does Austin have on record here?

150,431 issued permits, of which 0 are still open and 14,601 were issued in the last 90 days.

What kinds of permits are issued in Austin?

Residential and commercial building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits are all included.

Can I see which contractor pulled a permit?

Yes. Every Austin permit that names a contractor of record shows that company on the record, and the contractor's other permits are linked from their Zabalist directory profile.

How current is this Austin permit data?

City of Austin Open Data Portal (Issued Construction Permits) is re-synced nightly. Open-status permits are re-checked on every run so status changes are picked up, not just new filings.