Monthly permit report

Austin commercial building permits, October 2025

Biggest projects in October 2025

By declared value.

2915 E Cesar Chavez St
Issued Oct 9 · 7 permits
$100M
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Phase 3B New Construction of Multi Family Res with Res Units Sky Lounge Roof Lounge and Restrooms. ***Phasing - Minor phasing change from…
multifamilyBuildingJlb Builders, Llc
2730 E 7th St
Issued Oct 8 · 8 permits
$70M
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Apartments - Fire Area 3.
commercialBuildingOht Construction Llc
1101 Reinli St Bldg 5b
Issued Oct 6 · 14 permits

In October 2025, Austin issued 1,064 building permits on commercial and multifamily properties, on 541 projects, declaring $284M of work.
The busiest trade was general building (397 permits), then electrical (285).
The most active contractor was JE Dunn Construction, with 46 permits.
The largest project was at 2915 E Cesar Chavez St, with $100M declared.
Half of the month’s permits were issued within 48 days of application.

Source: building permit records from official city open-data portals, checked daily. Data through October 28, 2026. How we count