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Austin Development Services

Apply for a Residential Express Building Permit

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    Do you qualify for an Express Permit?

    To submit an Express Permit, you need to confirm if the scope of work qualifies by visiting the Express Permits webpage. Please note, if the property is within the Wildland-Urban Interface Code Area, a permit may be required.

    If your work exceeds the qualifications, please exit this application. A different permit application is required for your scope of work. You may review available residential permit options on our Residential Plan Review webpage.

    If you have confirmed you qualify, you can continue by clicking "NEXT".

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    Review qualification information on our Express Permit webpage.
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    1. Open and save the Residential Express Permit Application 2. If you are conducting plumbing, electrical or mechanical trade work, please indicate this on your application so a trade permit can be issued along with your building permit. 3. If you are making foundation repairs, a plumbing permit may be required depending on the work being performed. Please indicate this on your application. 4. Complete and save the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 5. Upload the completed application below. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter to also be uploaded here. 
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    Search using Austin Build + Connect Public Search. View the AB+C Manual for instructions about Public Search. If yes, an acknowledgement form will be collected in this submission
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    Upon further review, additional documentation may be required for application approval which may result in a separate application and additional fees. 1. Open and download the Acknowledgement of Expired Permits 2. Complete and Save Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. Upload below
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    Please enter the full address that is associated with your project.
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    Please provide your contact information for Residential 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". To bill to a separate AB+C account, please make a note in the Additional Message.
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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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