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Austin building permit guides

Wait times and submittal requirements for the permits Austin homeowners and builders file most, from the City's own records through October 2026.

From City of Austin permit records through October 19, 2026. Updated monthly.

By type of job

Austin new home building permit: median 57 days
Austin addition and remodel permit: median 68 days
Austin pool permit: median 78 days
Austin demolition permit: median 22 days
Austin commercial remodel permit: median 55 days
Austin commercial building permit: median 121 days

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