Learn how to get a permit for the development of an addition to an existing home.
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Application Process
Verify Your Address
This website provides information on development outside corporate city limits in Travis County.
To verify what city and county your property is located in, use the Jurisdiction Web Map.
Gather Required Information
The following information is needed to complete your application:
- Address
- Legal description of the property from Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
- Lot #
- Block
- Phase and section
- Property ID (PID)
- Proposed construction start date
- Estimated cost of construction
- Location of floodplain (if applicable)
Unsure about required information or documents?
Our new tool Camino can help. Answer a few questions to get information that will assist with your application.
This version of Camino is a beta release and is intended as a supplemental tool to learn about likely requirements for your project. We have tried to build the tool to accurately capture the required steps, information, and documentation depending on the unique nature of your project, but it is NOT a substitute for Travis County Code or any other laws and regulations.
Collect Required Documents
- Residential Checklist
- Site plan that includes:
- Site grading
- All proposed improvements
- Elevation Certification based on “finished construction” (if in floodplain)
- Required within 30 days of the structures completion
Create an Account
Travis County uses an online platform to process development permits.
Once you complete all previous steps, please proceed to create a permitting account.
Apply for Your Permit
Once your account is created and phone number verified, you can move on to filing your paperwork.
Please have all the requirements in previous steps handy.
Start your online application.
Follow the instructions and steps provided within the platform.
In the “Select an Application Type” step, select “Development (Residential)”.
Check the Status of Your Application
As we review your application, you can track the progress in the permitting website.
All communication associated with your permit application will be conducted within the same website. Please monitor your email and queue for status updates or comments associated with your application.
Respond to Our Comments (if applicable)
If the County has provided comments on your application, action is required by you to address the comments. The review process will be paused until you have responded sufficiently to each comment.
Receive the Permit
Once your application is approved, you will receive an e-mail notification.
Post the permit somewhere visible from the public right of way (ROW) on your work site before you begin your project.
Schedule Inspections
If the work is completed by a professional builder, a minimum of 3 inspections must be performed by a licensed 3rd party inspector during the construction project to ensure code compliance at the following stages of construction:
- Foundation Stage, before the placement of concrete
- Framing and Mechanical Systems Stage, before covering with drywall or other interior wall covering
- Completion of construction of the residence
Related Permits
Projects associated with single-family residence or manufactured homes.
Find information about permits for construction and remodeling projects outside corporate city limits in Travis County, such as:
- Single-Family Residences & Duplexes
- Driveways
- On-Site Sewage Facilities
- Fences & Retaining Walls
- More…
Accessory Building
Learn how to get a permit for the development of a non-habitable building, such as a shed or a gazebo.
On-Site Sewage Facility (Septic System)
Learn how to get a permit to install or maintain a septic system on your residence.
References & Code
Travis County Code:
- Chapter 464, Floodplain Management
- Chapter 480, Residential Construction Standards
- Chapter 482, Development Regulations
