Austin permits by type
Every permit type indexed in Austin, classified by normalized work-type — pick one to see its count, the latest filings, and the contractors pulling them.
16 permit types · as of Sep 20, 2026 · classified, not scraped
- Electrical (MEP)625,932
- Plumbing (MEP)531,916
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)492,175
- New Single-Family Construction162,037
- Commercial Alteration121,362
- Residential Alteration116,562
- Residential Addition47,380
- Sign42,015
- Demolition27,010
- Pool & Spa17,957
- New Commercial Construction10,692
- New Multifamily Construction7,985
- Temporary4,909
- Commercial Addition4,106
- New Industrial Construction1,596
- Shell Only1,130