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    Street address verification of the building or unit number is required with the City for the new property before you submit this relocation application. This application submission will be rejected if the address for the new property is not verified or does not exist.

    Please verify the address for the property that the structure is being relocated to is correctly registered with the City by visiting the Addressing Verification webpage.
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    Is the address correctly registered with the City?​
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    • Yes. Click "NEXT“ to continue.​
    • No, the address is not listed. ​

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        1. If the address is not verified or does not exist, then a new address must be requested from Address Management Services before submitting this application. Please visit Address Management Services to request a new Address, Building, or Unit. ​

        2. Once the new address is verified with Address Management Services, you may submit this application. ​
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    Visit the TCAD website.
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    While relocating a structure from outside the Full/Limited jurisdictions to another location outside the Full/Limited jurisdictions does not require a building permit from the City of Austin, other requirements may apply. Check with your local jurisdiction(s).

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    An approved site plan is a red-stamped Site Plan OR Site Plan Exemption Form or Use Determination Application For questions, contact the Land Use Assistance
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    An approved site plan is a red-stamped Site Plan OR Site Plan Exemption Form or Use Determination Application For questions, contact Land Development Information Services
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    1. Open and download the Building Relocation Permit Application (PDF). 2. Complete and notarize the application. 3. Upload the completed application here. Please note that the property owner must sign the notarized application OR a notarized Owner's Authorization Letter (PDF) to also be uploaded here.
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    Or the site plan sheet
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    Tax certificate must show that all taxes have been paid
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    Tax certificate must show that all taxes have been paid
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    At least one photo must show the entire elevation visible from the street
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    Before you can submit a permit application to Development Services, an ESPA Application must be sent to Austin Energy for approval. After Austin Energy approves, upload the stamped application here:
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    A Commercial Water Tap Permit Application must be submitted SEPARATELY to Austin Water via AB+C ("Apply for Permits/Cases") to be approved for permanent water services and metering. Visit Utility Permitting Office to learn more. Upload a copy of your Tap Application here:
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    Required because the current owner of the property does not match the owner listed on the Travis County tax certificate
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    If the owner is a company/organization/etc, then they must provide a connecting document such as a formation/operating agreement/board resolution/etc which shows that the person signing as owner is authorized to sign on behalf of the company I.e. Letter of formation, operating agreement, board resolution, or official memo in company letterhead.
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    1. Open and download the Commercial Building Application (PDF) 2. Complete and save the application. For guidance, view the Interactive Guide to the Commercial Building Application 3. Upload the completed application here. Please note: If your project scope includes multiple buildings, suites, or floors, please upload one application per address (multiple applications can be included in one review barring QT and 7-Day limitations). There can only be one singular address designation per application; a "range" of multiple units, floors, or buildings cannot be accepted. Each application will result in one building permit and any required trade permits under the address requested. Please ensure each application includes a valid address and it matches your Austin Energy meter design and/or ESPA. To quickly see available addresses and permit history, visit Property Profile. To request a new address for a building/unit or verify, visit the Address Management Services webpage.
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    Upload set of plans with all applicable disciplines. This cannot be an image file (JPEG, PNG, BMP, etc.) and should be a PDF. Required for all projects including Change of Use. If Plan Set is over 100MB, please split by disciplines and upload multiple files here:
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    1. Open and download the Statement of Special Inspections (PDF) 2. Complete and save the form. 3. Upload the completed form here.
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    Upload any additional required documents below if applicable.
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    Search on Austin Build + Connect Public Search. View search tips. If yes, an acknowledgement form will be collected in this submission
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    1. Open and download the Acknowledgement of Expired Permits (PDF) 2. Complete and Save 3. Upload here Please note: upon further review, additional documentation may be required for application approval which may result in a separate application and additional fees.
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    Please provide your contact information for Commercial Intake staff to respond to your request. An Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal account is required to manage your permit and pay fees. To find your AB+C account ID #, Register or Login, then visit "My Profile".
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    To ensure a complete submission, this final step is required to check that all uploads have been included.
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