Austin building permits: how to search them, and who's building now
Austin new construction on the board (Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026)
Counted on November 2, 2026 from the permits currently on the board. Source: data.austintexas.gov.
Top builders by permit count
| Builder (as listed on the permit) | New SF permits |
|---|---|
| Paradisa Homes, LLC | 17 |
| St. Stephens Build, LLC | 14 |
| Joseph Design Build | 9 |
| Thurman Homes | 7 |
| Hoch Construction LLC. | 7 |
Busiest ZIP codes
| ZIP | Permits |
|---|---|
| 78704 | 27 |
| 78723 | 23 |
| 78757 | 21 |
See this week's Austin new construction
165 new single-family permits, each with the builder of record and a link to the official record. Updated every morning.
Open the Austin board · $19How to search Austin permits on the official portal
- Open AB+C Public Search. No account is needed.
- Have a permit number? Use the Search By tab. Austin numbers look like
2026-012345 BP(BP building, EP electrical, MP mechanical, PP plumbing). - Have an address? Use the address tab: house number and street name, then pick the matching address and click Continue.
- To find new work instead of one house, leave the address blank and use the Types and Date Range fields.
- Open a result and click Detail. Related Permits shows whether electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits are pulled yet.
- For a whole month at once, filter the open dataset 3syk-w9eu to permit type BP, work class New, permit class R-101 Single Family Houses.
Want every screen explained? Read the full Austin permit search guide.
Official Austin permit sources
- AB+C Public Search
- Issued Construction Permits open data (3syk-w9eu)
- Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) overview
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Questions contractors ask
How do I look up building permits in Austin?
Use AB+C Public Search (abc.austintexas.gov), the official City of Austin system. You can search by address or permit number at no cost. For new construction, filter by permit type and issue date. The steps above were checked against the official site on November 2, 2026.
Who is building new homes in Austin right now?
On the FirstBid Austin board as of November 2, 2026, Paradisa Homes, LLC has the most new single-family permits (17) issued between Aug 4, 2026 and Oct 29, 2026. The table above lists the top five builders, counted from City of Austin permit records.
How many new construction permits are on the Austin board?
As of November 2, 2026, the FirstBid Austin board lists 165 new single-family home permits issued from Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026, pulled by 73 different builders. Every card links back to the City of Austin record so you can verify it before you call.
Which parts of Austin have the most new construction?
Counting new single-family permits on the FirstBid board from Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026, the busiest ZIP codes were 78704 (27), 78723 (23), 78757 (21). ZIP codes come straight from the City of Austin permit records. Counts refresh every morning from the official records.
Are Austin building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits issued by the City of Austin are public records, and the official portals linked on this page let anyone search them for free. Permit records list the contractor of record, which is how subcontractors find out which builders are active.