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Definitions

Visit the Definitions subchapter of Travis County Code to learn common terminology relevant to development and permits.

Permit Enforcement Department

Learn more about the department responsible for enforcing permit compliance in Travis County and the services they provide.

Transportation & Natural Resources Fee Overview

Lean about the TNR Fee Schedule related to subdivision, permitting, and permit enforcement.

Residential Development Checklist

Prerequisites and important information you should be aware of before submitting your permit application.

Non-Residential Development Checklist

Prerequisites and important information you should be aware of before submitting your permit application.

Open House Recordings Archive

Watch past open house training sessions on best practices related to topics ranging from online tools to enforcement and more.

Training Manuals

Access the training manuals and resources related to our permitting system, process maps, and more.

Training Videos

Access training videos on how to complete common tasks in our permitting system.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

If you can’t find information about a specific permit or need help, fill out the Contact & Feedback Form. We will get back to you shortly.

You can also request a pre-application meeting to discuss any questions about your project by submitting a Request a Pre-Development Meeting.

For other ways to reach us, visit our Contact page.

TNR Quick Links

Development Services Contact Card

Contact & Feedback Form

Request a Pre-Development Meeting

Phone

(512) 854-4215

Permit Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Street Address

700 Lavaca
Suite 540
Austin, TX 78701
(Map)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1748
Attn: Permits
Austin, TX 78701

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2025 TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.0 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $24.73.