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 Aug 4, 2026 · classified, not scraped
- Electrical (MEP)623,661
- Plumbing (MEP)529,906
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)490,448
- New Single-Family Construction161,637
- Commercial Alteration121,020
- Residential Alteration116,195
- Residential Addition47,216
- Sign41,902
- Demolition26,833
- Pool & Spa17,941
- New Commercial Construction10,657
- New Multifamily Construction7,966
- Temporary4,905
- Commercial Addition4,096
- New Industrial Construction1,587
- Shell Only1,126