BEFORE THE CONTRACT. BEFORE THE DEMOLITION.
Your remodel starts
with a promise.
Start with the record.
“Permits take a couple of weeks.” See what Austin’s public records actually say about timelines—and your contractor’s permit footprint—before you sign.
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From application to issuance for Austin kitchen remodel permits in the published period.
City of Austin Issued Construction Permits (Socrata 3syk-w9eu) · 2026 · n = 340
Period: 2025-11-03 to 2026-11-03
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LEDGER
Different projects. Different timelines.
Austin citywide · Calendar days from application to issuance
City of Austin Issued Construction Permits (Socrata 3syk-w9eu) · 2026
Period: 2025-11-03 to 2026-11-03
Timeline samples include valid application and issuance dates. Permit volumes may include records without a usable timeline.
KNOW THE PUBLIC FOOTPRINT
A name on a truck. A name on the record.
Search permits and contractor names exactly as filed. A permit footprint is a public record, never an endorsement.
Open the permit registryUNDERSTAND WHAT’S BEHIND THE NUMBER
Transparent by design.
Understand our sources, sample thresholds, and the limits of permit data. Guide coming soon.
Read our methodology