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Do I need a permit for a interior / bathroom remodel in Austin, TX?

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Finish work (paint, tile, cabinets, countertops) is exempt. An Interior Remodel Building Permit is required if the remodel changes structural components or adds/relocates plumbing fixtures; trade permits apply to plumbing/electrical/mechanical work.

What changes the answer

Cost

Remodel plan review base fee $197.23 (FY 2026-27 schedule, effective Oct 1, 2026) when review is required; express permit inspection $72.96. Trade permit fees are additional.

Fee source: https://austin.widen.net/s/fz9rhwg8qq/fees_residential

Where to apply

City of Austin Development Services (see Types of Permits for the right web form / AB+C Portal)

Permitting authority: City of Austin Development Services Department. Applies inside City of Austin jurisdiction. Flood hazard areas and the Wildland-Urban Interface change several exemptions.

Official sources

“Interior Remodel Building PermitRequired if changes to structural components and/or new/relocating plumbing fixtures.”

Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/development-services/types-permits

“Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.”

Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/development-services/work-exempt-building-permits

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