Legal For Construction In Travis
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The City of Austin Development Services Department and other city departments issue development-related permits, such as building permits, land use permits, special event permits, temporary use permits, and business-related permits.
Very generally speaking, the biggest you can build in Texas without a permit is 200 square feet.
Any development in Travis County requires a permit. Learn what you need for your project. Failure to obtain a permit in these required circumstances is a violation of Travis County Development Regulations and may result in a Notice of Violation from Travis County Permit Enforcement.
The City of Austin Development Services Department and other city departments issue development-related permits, such as building permits, land use permits, special event permits, temporary use permits, and business-related permits.
Most buildings in Texas need a permit; exceptions include sheds <200 sqft, decks <30 inches, and fences <7 feet. Permit is required for plumbing, electrical work, residential additions, pools, and concrete pouring. Non-permit projects can include landscaping and temporary structures, but must comply with zoning laws.
Unless the lot or tract is exempted under 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 285.4(b)(1), the minimum lot size for a residential structure served by an OSSF, regardless of whether the lot or tract is served by a public water supply, is one acre.
Please note, Sheds and/or Structures under 120 square feet do require a Planning Permit.
Most buildings in Texas need a permit; exceptions include sheds <200 sqft, decks <30 inches, and fences <7 feet. Permit is required for plumbing, electrical work, residential additions, pools, and concrete pouring.
You can usually build a small shed without a permit provided you follow the rules and don't build anything larger than 200 square feet. The shed must meet certain requirements, such as: It can't be taller than 15 feet. It must be used for storage and not as a living space.
