Austin Development Services

The July Building Connections offers hot updates on residential lighting controls, upcoming rules updates, new learning opportunities, and more updates from our team and partners at @austinenergy, @austinfiredept, and Austin Housing. Learn more at bit.ly/3TdlePr.

Planning to build, remodel, or relocate your Austin small business? The Development Process Team offers free, one-on-one appointments to guide you through the permitting process and answer your questions. Schedule your free appointment today: AustinTexas.gov/Development-Pr…

A tidy yard, proper waste disposal, and functional AC keep our communities safe and clean, and an Austin everyone is proud to call home. Find more year-round tips at austintexas.gov/summer-ready.

Join us at the Contractors, Builders and Developers Open House! Representatives from @AustinEnergy, @DevelopmentATX and Austin Technology Services will be on-site to answer your questions. 📅 Thursday, July 30 🕘 9-11 a.m. 📍 Austin Energy Headquarters speakupaustin.org/I70610

June's Building Connections newsletter is here! Faster building plan reviews starting in July, an expanded Site Plan Review pilot, plus updates from @AustinWatershed, @austinmobility, @austinfiredept, and Resource Recovery. Read more at: bit.ly/4andXCk

Got bulky items left over from spring cleaning? City of Austin offers free curbside pickup and recycling center drop-off for large items. Illegal dumping carries fines and affects your neighborhood. Do it the right way – visit ustintexas.gov/summer-ready.

Join us tomorrow at the 2026 Juneteenth Parade as we join together to honor and celebrate Juneteenth in Austin. Details at bit.ly/3SuaHyD. We'll see you there!

Standing water breeds mosquitoes in as little as a few days. Flip buckets. Empty flowerpots. Check your gutters. Small actions at home help create a healthier neighborhood for everyone. Visit austintexas.gov/summer-ready.

What are you doing this Juneteenth? Join us at one of the many amazing celebrations happening across Austin. We'll be at the Juneteenth Celebration at ACC Eastview on June 18 and the Juneteenth Parade on June 19. Learn more at bit.ly/4xel9Ky and bit.ly/3SuaHyD.

If you are working on a new construction project on a single-family lot, you may be eligible for fee credits by preserving smaller trees (less than 19 in. in diameter) that the Tree Ordinance does not cover. Visit our Trees on Residential Property webpage: bit.ly/49tbhm2

Read the May edition of Building Connections for the latest on class offerings, policy changes, a fee refund pilot program, and news from our partners at @austinfiredept, Austin Planning, @RecyclingCart, and @AustinWater. Read and subscribe at AustinTexas.gov/DSD-Newsletter today!

Summer's almost here. Is your yard ready? Keep grass and weeds trimmed to 12 inches or shorter. It reduces pests, rodents, and unsafe conditions for you and your neighbors. Learn more at austintexas.gov/summer-ready.

El verano trae nuevas clases de la Academia de Desarrollo de Terrenos con expertos de la Compañía de Energía de Austin, la Compañía de Agua de Austin, Protección de Cuencas de Austin y Parques y Recreación de Austin. ¡Sigue ampliando tus conocimientos! PublicInput.com/LandDevelopmen….

Summer brings new Land Development Academy classes with experts from @austinenergy, @AustinWater, @AustinWatershed, and @AustinCityParks. Keep your knowledge growing! PublicInput.com/LandDevelopmen….

"Everything we do is for our communities, to create a safe environment for people," said Building Official Todd Wilcox, who leads the codes that keep Austin at the forefront of building safety. Thank you for following along this #BuildingSafetyMonth.

When floodwaters recede, the work is really just beginning. Rebuilding safely means permits, inspections, and codes that help your home hold up better down the road. @AustinWatershed & DSD have resources to help: ATXFloodSafety.com and AustinTexas.gov/Emergency-Perm….

Heads up, Austin renters! Did you know your unit is required to have working AC that keeps indoor temps at or below 85°F - at least 15 degrees cooler than outside? That covers every habitable room. If your AC isn't quite there, help is available. Visit austintexas.gov/summer-ready.

El hogar es donde se crean los recuerdos, y los códigos de construcción ayudan a mantenerle a salvo. 🏠 Acompáñanos el 21 de mayo a las 11 a.m. para una sesión sobre los códigos de edificación y cómo moldean a nuestra comunidad. PublicInput.com/infoseries.

Happy Building Safety Month! Home is where memories are made, and building codes help keep you safe. 🏠 Join us Thursday, May 21 at 11 a.m. for a free online session about building codes and how they shape our community. Register at PublicInput.com/infoseries.

In 2017, Code Compliance Supervisor Moses Rodriguez worked to help bring the carbon monoxide code to Austin. His message this #BuildingSafetyMonth: check your detector. It's a common code violation found in homes, & one of the most preventable. Learn more: austintexas.gov/code-complianc…