Helpful links for your project
A short list of public portals we use for property research and permitting. Municipal sites change—please double-check a link before you rely on it.
Links we recommend
Property research
- Austin Property ProfileOfficial property lookup for zoning, jurisdiction, and key parcel data within the City of Austin.https://www.austintexas.gov/page/property-profile
- TCAD property searchTravis Central Appraisal District records useful for ownership, ID, and preliminary research.https://www.traviscad.org/property-search/
- Williamson County property searchAppraisal district search tool for Williamson County parcels.https://search.wcad.org/
Zoning & compatibility
- Austin Subchapter F (ARO)Reference for Austin Residential Design and Compatibility standards affecting many infill and constrained sites.https://www.austintexas.gov/department/subchapter-f-residential-design-and-compatibility-aro
- Austin HOME AmendmentsHome Options for Mobility and Equity — code amendments that allow more housing types in single-family zoned areas of Austin, including duplexes and triplexes. Relevant for infill and attached housing projects.https://www.austintexas.gov/development-services/home-amendments
Permitting
- Austin Development ServicesCentral hub for permits, inspections, and development-related guidance for City of Austin projects.https://www.austintexas.gov/department/development-services
- Austin permit applicationsPortal for submitting and tracking permit applications through the City of Austin.https://www.austintexas.gov/page/apply-permit
Nearby jurisdictions
- Travis County developmentDevelopment permits for construction on unincorporated Travis County land — outside any city limits. Covers new homes, additions, retaining walls, driveways, septic systems, and more. If your lot is in Spicewood, the Lake Travis area, or other unincorporated parts of the county, this is your starting point.https://www.traviscountytx.gov/development
- Travis County Permitting CenterOnline portal to apply for development permits, check application status, and schedule inspections for unincorporated Travis County projects.https://www.traviscountytx.gov/tnr/development-services/permitting-center
- Round Rock Development ServicesPermitting and development services portal for the City of Round Rock.https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/development-services
- Cedar Park permits & developmentCity of Cedar Park development resources for residential and commercial projects.https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/development_services
- Georgetown Building PermitsCity of Georgetown permitting portal (MGO Connect) for residential building permits, inspections, and development applications.https://georgetowntexas.gov/development_services/permits/
- Leander Development ServicesCity of Leander Development Hub for building permits, planning applications, and inspections.https://www.leandertx.gov/740/Development-Services
- West Lake Hills Building & DevelopmentCity of West Lake Hills permitting and development services for residential projects within city limits.https://www.westlakehills.org/95/Building-Development
- Lakeway Building & Development ServicesCity of Lakeway permitting portal (Civic Self Service) for residential building permits and inspections.https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/67/Building-Development