Apply for a Residential Interior Remodel Permit

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Does your project qualify for an Interior Remodel permit?* This field is required.
1. Exempt from building permit: drywall repair less than 128 square feet, painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar work; asphalt shingles; uncovered concrete flatwork.
2. Express Permit: (if there will be no change to structural components, no new/relocating plumbing fixtures) replacing same-sized windows; adding/removing/replacing brick, insulation, siding, drywall; repairing roofing, flooring, foundation; tub/shower conversion; exploratory work
3. Interior Remodel Permit: may include changes to structural components, new/relocating plumbing fixtures; may not include change in habitable space
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For Express Permits information, please visit our Express Permit Webpage.

Express Permit Webpage
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The interior remodel project as described may be exempt from a building permit, however, work exempt from a permit must still comply with applicable Building Codes, City Codes, and all other applicable ordinances. Read more at Work Exempt.

Trade permits may still be required for any electrical, plumbing or mechanical work, which are issued by Building and Trade Contractor Services.
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Will this project increase the total number of bathrooms to more than 3?* This field is required.
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Upload Austin Water’s WWWSPV Determination* This field is required.Before submitting a permit application to Development Services, you must first submit a Water & Wastewater Service Plan Verification (WWWSPV) application and a plot plan online through the AB + C Portal for Austin Water (AW) approval. Visit the Utility Permitting Office webpage for instructions on how to obtain AW approval. After Austin Water approves and you receive the documents, upload the Determination Letter and stamped plot plan here:
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Upload completed Interior Remodel Permit Application* This field is required. 1. Open and save the Interior Remodel Permit Application 2. Complete and save the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. 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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Upload Plot Plans or Survey* This field is required.
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Upload Floorplans* This field is required.
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Are there any expired permits for the property (even from previous owners)?* This field is required.Search using Austin Build + Connect Public Search. View the AB+C Manual for instructions about Public Search.
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Acknowledgment of Expired Permits* This field is required.The expired permit(s) on the property will need to be addressed during the review of the building permit application. If you have questions about the expired permit(s) or how to address them, schedule an appointment with Residential Zoning Review.
I understand that the expired permit(s) may need to be addressed during review. I also understand that additional documentation may be required for approval. This may result in a separate application and additional fees.
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Optional: upload any additional related documents
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Enter project address* This field is required.Please enter the full address that is associated with your project.
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Contact DetailsPlease 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.
First Name
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Ready to submit?* This field is required.To ensure a complete submission, this final step is required to check that all uploads have been included.
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