🛡️ Municipal Data Verified: Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources (TNR) / City of Austin DSD
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2026 Fee Schedule Active
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14 Day Review
Travis County, TX Building Permit Fees & Inspection Stages (2026)
Official 2026 municipal fee guidelines for Austin, Pflugerville, Lakeway. Base application fees, plan review multipliers, re-inspection charges, and mandatory construction stages.
📌 Travis County Permit Fee Architecture (2026)
Official Municipal Schedule
Base Intake Fee
$160.00
Valuation Multiplier
$13.50 / $1k
Plan Review Surcharge
60%
Turnaround Time
14 Days
Base Application Fee
$160.00
Non-refundable intake fee
Valuation Rate
$13.50
per $1,000 project valuation
Plan Review Multiplier
60%
of primary permit fee
Standard Review Time
14 Days
Express available: Yes
🏛️ Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources (TNR) / City of Austin DSD
Primary Phone: (512) 978-4000
Major Municipalities: Austin, Pflugerville, Lakeway
Re-Inspection Surcharge: $115.00
⚠️ Unpermitted Construction Penalty Rules
Municipal Code Enforcement Policy:
2x Permit Fee + Red Tag Stop Work Notice
🔍 Mandatory Inspection Stages for Travis County
- ✓ 1. Foundation Rebar & Pre-Pour Inspection
- ✓ 2. Structural Framing, Hurricane Straps & Shear Wall
- ✓ 3. Plumbing Top-Out & Gas Test
- ✓ 4. Electrical Rough & HVAC Rough
- ✓ 5. Final Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing & Building
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