Apply for New Construction or Addition Building Permit

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Apply for a New Construction or Addition Building Permit Web Form

This Residential New Construction or Addition Building Permit Web Form allows you to submit a Building Permit Application for the following:

New Single-Family Unit, Small Lot Single-Family Unit, Duplex, Two Units, Three Units (e.g. Additional Dwelling Unit, Tiny Home)
New Non-Dwelling Accessory Structure (e.g. Shed, Pergola, etc.)
Addition (Expanding Footprint or Covered Area)
New Condominium
New Townhouse

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Is the structure exempt from a building permit?* This field is required.A structure is exempt if all apply: - one-story detached structure - 200 square feet or less of floor area - 15 feet or less in height - does not create a dwelling - contains no plumbing - is not located within a flood hazard area

YESNO

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Before you submit this application, street address verification with the City, including building or unit number(s), is required. This application submission will be rejected if the address is not verified or does not exist.

Please verify the address is correctly registered with the City by visiting the Address Management Services Address Verification webpage.

Is the address correctly registered with the City? 

Yes. Click "NEXT“ to continue.
No, the address is not listed.
- Follow these instructions:
  
  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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The accessory structure 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. Learn more on the Work Exempt From a Building Permit webpage.

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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Does the property have a valid address?* This field is required.Each dwelling unit needs to have a unique address. For guidance, refer to the previous page.

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Request a new address or Request a Verification Letter (to confirm a new address) with Address Management Services.

When the new address is verified, you may return to this form to complete your application.

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Type of application:* This field is required.

New Single-Family Unit, Small Lot Single-Family Unit, Duplex, Two Units, Three Units (e.g. Additional Dwelling Unit, Tiny Home)

New Non-Dwelling Accessory Structure (e.g. Shed, Pergola, etc.)

Addition (Expanding Footprint or Covered Area)

New Condominium

New Townhouse

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Would you like a free Pre-Check Report for Residential Zoning?* This field is required.Your project may qualify for the free Pre-Check Report for Residential Zoning. This new AI-powered tool will assess your plans for zoning regulations before you submit your application. Results will be sent to you within one-business day, allowing you the opportunity to make necessary corrections to your plans before you formally submit your application, which can reduce the number of review cycles and save you time and money. For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Yes, I would like the free Pre-Check Report. By selecting this option, you will be redirected to the pre-check tool and will leave this intake web form.

Yes – I completed the pre-check tool and received my PDF report in an email.

No – I want to continue with my submission without the Pre-Check Report.

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Free Pre-Check Report

To get started with a free Pre-Check Report for Residential Zoning, visit the "Does My Project Qualify" web form.

Does My Project Qualify

If you already received your Pre-Check Report PDF, you can upload it after clicking “Next” to continue.

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Upload Pre-Check Report* This field is required.Please upload your report. Your report would have been sent to your email after one business day.

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Is this addition for a Condominium?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Do you have an approved Site Plan or Site Plan Exemption for the project?* This field is required.

YESNO

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An approved Site Plan or Site Plan Exemption is required from Land Use Review before plans can be approved.

An application may still be submitted by continuing below.

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Approved Site Plan or Site Plan Exemption number

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Does the project have a Green Building requirement?* This field is required.Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) helps build green projects that contribute positively to the City’s environmental goals and make Austin a more sustainable place to live.

YESNO

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Upload signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building.* This field is required.

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Is the project participating in the SMART Housing program?* This field is required.Pre-approval from NHCD required.

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Upload signed certification letter from NHCD (Housing Department).* This field is required.

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How many total dwelling units, existing and proposed, will be on the property when construction is complete?* This field is required.Additional information regarding dwelling unit definitions and requirements can be found in the Code Interpretation Library under "CI2021-0010 - Dwelling Unit Components".

Single-Family Unit, Small Lot Single-Family Unit (one dwelling on the property)

Duplex, Two-unit residential, or three-unit residential (two or three dwellings on the property)

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If you are proposing a dwelling unit on a lot that is less than 5,750 square feet to utilize the small lot single-family land use, visit the ⁠HOME Amendments webpage to ensure the property is eligible.

Please note that application fees may not be refunded if the project is not eligible and is submitted for review. Please consult with Residential Zoning staff before submitting if you have any questions.

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Are you requesting to utilize the Preservation Bonus for this project?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Was the structure seeking to use the Preservation Bonus built on or before December 31, 1960? (Reference the property's county appraisal district website to verify structure age.)* This field is required.

Built on or before Dec. 31, 1960

Built after Jan. 1, 1961

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Upload proof of facade maintenance.* This field is required.

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Upload proof of ridgeline maintenance.* This field is required.

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Upload proof of wall maintenance.* This field is required.

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Upload Austin Energy Building Service Plan Application (BSPA)* This field is required.Austin Energy (AE) will review the BSPA Application concurrently with Plan Review. A BSPA Review fee will be assessed per each submittal. Visit the Building Service Planning Application (BSPA) webpage for more information and a copy of the application. Upload your completed BSPA Application here.

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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 Residential New Condominium Permit Application* This field is required. 1. Open and download the Residential New Condominium Permit Application (PDF). 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 here. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter (PDF) also to be uploaded here.

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Upload Completed Residential New Townhouse Permit Application* This field is required. 1. Open and download the Residential New Townhouse Permit Application (PDF). 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 here. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter (PDF) also to be uploaded here.

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Upload Completed Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application* This field is required. 1. Open and download the Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application (PDF) 2. Complete and save the application. View the Interactive Guide for instructions to complete the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. Upload the completed application here. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter (PDF) also to be uploaded here.

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Upload Plot Plans* This field is required. See application for specific Plot Plan requirements.

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Upload Architectural Drawings* This field is required. Include: floor plans, elevations See application for specific requirements.

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Upload Structural Drawings Framing plans and details, bracing plans (if separate), foundation plans and details (if applicable). If Structural Drawings are not yet ready, application may be submitted, however you will receive a rejection comment at the end of the first cycle requiring you to provide Structural Drawings as an Update submittal for the second review cycle.

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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

Last Name

Email Address

AB+C account ID #

Additional Message

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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.

Yes