Development Process Team
The Development Process Team is a free, optional service that supports homeowners and small businesses. We provide guidance through the permitting and development process.
How We Help
Our team offers support for homeowners and small business owners by:
- Providing a general overview of the development and permitting process.
- Helping you find the right staff, information, and resources for your project.
- Offering guidance for the duration of your project.
Helpful Resources
Here are some helpful resources for navigating the development process in Austin.
- Understanding the Development Process
To learn more about the permitting and development process, visit the Understand the Development Process webpage or watch our video series.
- Do I Need a Permit? Get Started Here.
Want to know if a permit is required for your development project and who to talk to? Check out Do I Need a Permit.
This interactive guide can help you:
- Identify if Austin Development Services requires a permit or application.
- Determine the next step in the development process for your project.
- Determine the appropriate Austin Development Services staff who can provide further assistance.
Please note: Other permits and applications may be required for the project. Connect with staff indicated in the guide to determine all required permits and applications.
- Commercial Resources
- Commercial Plan Review: Guides business owners through the requirements, steps, and documents needed to submit building plans for commercial projects.
- Commercial Building Application Guide: Guides customers who are unfamiliar with the Commercial Building Application, with explanations of each field, from start to finish.
- Small Business Permitting: Visit the Small Business Permitting webpage for resources to help small businesses navigate the development process.
- Development Process Team Videos:
- Residential Resources
- Residential Plan Review: Helps homeowners understand the requirements, steps, and documents needed to submit building or renovation plans for approval.
- Residential New Construction and Addition Application Guide: Guides customers who are unfamiliar with the Residential New Construction & Addition Permit Application, with explanations of each field, from start to finish.
- Homeowner Permitting: Visit the Homeowner Permitting Resources webpage for resources to help homeowners navigate the development process.
- Austin Is My Home: Austin Is My Home is a program within Austin Housing that empowers and educates homeowners about applying for home repair grant programs, signs of predatory investors, and tax relief tools and options. Connect to trusted counselors and learn more at Austin Is My Home.
- Additional Resources
Connect with Us
For quick guidance and routing questions, please call us at 512-974-1040 and leave a voicemail; otherwise, use our contact form. For more detailed assistance, please schedule an appointment.
Contact the Development Process Team
- Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are available with the Development Process Team (DPT) for homeowners, small business owners, and renters. The team can help answer general questions about the development process for proposed improvements to your home or business.
Appointment Name
Description
Make an Appointment
Residential Homeowner/Renter (20 min)
Ask DPT general questions about the residential development process for your home.
Small Business Owner/Renter (20 min)
Ask DPT general questions about the commercial development process for your small business.
- Request a Speaker
Interested in learning more about the development process?
Our team is available to participate in community events and provide general information about the development process. We work with community groups, neighborhood associations, contractor groups, and other stakeholders to help them better understand how the process works.
To request our participation at your event, please contact us using the contact form.