Weekly permit insights

Austin Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Austin, TX, computed from Austin Open Data Portal, 4,901 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-25), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-09-25

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Permits this period
4,901
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-25

Weekly trend: Jul 4: 1,163 · Jul 11: 1,208 · Jul 18: 1,115 · Jul 25: 1,168 · Aug 1: 1,134 · Aug 8: 1,282 · Aug 15: 1,231 · Aug 22: 1,160 · Aug 29: 1,137 · Sep 5: 1,126 · Sep 12: 1,212 · Sep 19: 1,061

Permits by trade in Austin

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical1,36927.9%
Plumbing1,15023.5%
HVAC1,14623.4%
Pool & Spa2154.4%
Roofing1002.0%
Solar491.0%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Austin building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Austin's building permits from Austin Open Data Portal every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Austin building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Austin overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Austin?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Austin's permit data come from?

Official public records from Austin Open Data Portal, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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