Build a Tiny House: Permits & Process Resource List For Austin, TX
It’s Steph, Co-Founder of OHA, and I’ve DIY-ed/rolled on a few tiny homes in my day! 🙂 Whenever I share my experiences with y’all, the same questions turn up: How do I get my tiny house project permitted? What does the legal side of the additional-dwelling unit (ADU) installation process look like? In all honesty, there’s no one answer…
And while we’re experts at helping people buy houses and property to roll ADUs onto, we’re certainly not full-time tiny house professionals. To bridge the gap, I’m providing you with this comprehensive, Austin-specific list of resources. Check it out!
For this process, you’ll need an account on this website.
Types of permits you can apply for on this site.
Step 1: Ensure your project needs a permit by checking the Work Exempt from Building Permits page.
Step 2: Decide whether your project will allow for Express Permits.
Step 3: If your project involves just one trade: Permits for specific trades (plumbing, electrical, etc).
Step 4: If your project involves more than one trade, you’ll need a Residential Plan - we recommend going in person to discuss the steps to this.
Step 5: Submit your permit application.
Step 6: Schedule an inspection.
Extra Resources:
Schedule an appointment with the permit and development services department
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