Austin building permit report
Austin issued 1,147 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Source: Austin open data · Updated November 11, 2026 · Free to cite with a link to this page.
Permits by trade (week starting November 4)
| Trade | Permits | vs. prior week |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen & bath remodel | 470 | — |
| Electrical | 383 | — |
| New construction | 343 | — |
| Plumbing | 338 | — |
| HVAC | 247 | — |
| Pools & outdoor | 71 | — |
| Windows, doors & siding | 59 | — |
| Demolition & restoration | 57 | — |
| Roofing | 30 | — |
| Solar | 15 | — |
Busiest ZIP codes right now
- 78745: 38 permits
- 78747: 31 permits
- 78744: 30 permits
- 78704: 27 permits
- 78731: 25 permits
Largest recent projects
- $1,800,000 · 9801••••• 78717 · ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Fitness Amenity Bldg. (3052 SF)
- $1,000,000 · 2700••••• 78702 · ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Shell Retail/Restaurant - Fire Area 3 (644660SF)
- $1,000,000 · 2700••••• 78702 · ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of New Apartments-Fire Area 5. (644660SF)
- $1,000,000 · 2700••••• 78702 · ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of New Apartments - Fire Area 2 - also contains Leasing
- $1,000,000 · 2700••••• 78702 · ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Amenity Area - Level 5 Interior - Fitness and Pool Lo
Quick answers
How many building permits did Austin issue last week?
Austin issued 1,147 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Which trades had the most permits in Austin?
Kitchen & bath remodel: 470, Electrical: 383, New construction: 343, Plumbing: 338, HVAC: 247.
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