The City of Austin grants permits for a variety of different activities. This list of permits spans several departments.

• After Hours Concrete Pouring Permit (Central Business District only)
• Alarm Permits - issued by Austin Police Department
• Barton Springs Zone Annual Operating Permit - Water quality controls, i.e., sedimentation/filtration pond, retention/re-irrigation systems, etc. for commercial and or multi-family sites
• Building Permits - construction and mechanical, plumbing, electrical, irrigation permits See Development Assistance Center for information
• Business-Related Permits - BYOB, Outdoor Music Venue, Sign, Temporary Use
• Contractor and Trade Permits - electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation contractors
• Demolition and Relocation Permits - commercial and residential structures
• Fences
• Fireworks Permits - issued by Austin Fire Department
• Hazardous Materials Storage Permit - underground storage tank owners/operators are required to obtain and maintain a Hazardous Materials Permit with the City of Austin, renewable every three years
• Pools and Spas - issued by Health and Human Services Department
• Right of Way Permits (ROW) - issued by Austin Transportation Department
• Special Event Permits - issued by Austin Transportation Department
• Temporary Use Permit - Temporary uses typically involve short-term uses of property that are not otherwise included in any existing site plan or certificate of occupancy
• Tree Permits - The City Arborist Program is responsible for issuing tree permits for residential and commercial properties
• Underground Storage Tank Permit - Sites with an underground storage tank, located within the city limits and within a water supply or aquifer related watershed