Permits & Codes
5 guides for Greater Austin homeowners, written and fact-checked by the Austin Home Projects Editorial Team.
Permits & CodesWhat Doesn't Need a Permit in Austin (and What Does)Austin publishes a list of residential work that doesn't need a building permit. It's more generous than many people assume, and it has some exceptions that catch people. Here's a guided tour, then the next tier up: express permPermits & CodesBuilding Codes Across the Austin Suburbs, ComparedContractors in the Austin metro work across a dozen jurisdictions, and those cities don't all use the same building codes. A deck, stair or electrical detail that passes in one city may fail inspection in the next. If you're hiring Permits & CodesAustin's Wildfire (WUI) Code for HomeownersMuch of west and southwest Austin, and pockets elsewhere along greenbelts and preserves, sits inside the city's Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code area. If your home is in it, the code affects roof replacements, additions, decks and evPermits & CodesAustin Tree Rules for Remodels, Additions & PoolsAustin loves its trees, and the city's code protects the big ones. For homeowners planning an addition, ADU, pool, driveway or even a large patio, trees are often the first constraint you hit and the one most often discovered late. HerePermits & CodesAustin's HOME Rules: A Guide to Second UnitsIf you own a house in Austin and have wondered whether you could add a backyard cottage, split your lot or build a duplex, the answer changed in 2024. The city's HOME amendments (Home Options for Families and Empowerment) were Austin
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