Austin · Then vs Now
Austin: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Austin shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 93 | 91 | -2% |
| Construction value ($) | $17,680,356 | $3,164,933 | -82% |
| New business licenses | 44 | 51 | +16% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 3,975 | 3,492 | -12% |
| Reported crimes | 1,157 | 1,072 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 450 | 406 | -10% |
| Failed food inspections | 4 | 9 | +125% |
2024-07
Austin permit value jumps 43% on $17.7M
Austin logged 93 permits in July, up 16% from June, with a total value of $17.7 million—a 43% jump. Two-thirds of those permits came through the express program, which handles smaller jobs. Renovation and alteration work accounted for another 16 permits. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
2025-07
Austin permit count jumps 25% on express filings
Austin logged 91 permits in July, up from 73 the month before. Sixty-seven were express permits—the fast-track variety for smaller jobs. Total permit value nudged up 8% to $3.2 million. Renovation work accounted for 17 permits, new construction for three. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-07
- GUTTER ENRIQUEZ (Regulated Business License)
- MONICA DUARTE (Peddler License)
- T&C FITNESS CLUB (Regulated Business License)
- THE PERFECT JERK (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- INTENTIONAL SPORTS (Public Place of Amusement)
- LARAMIE MARKET, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- TIP & TOES (Limited Business License)
- PETERSON-BASSI CHAPELS (Limited Business License)
- NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS (Special Event Food)
New businesses — 2025-07
- FLOYD R. THOMAS (Peddler License)
- MIRIAM BEAUTY SALON, LTD. (Limited Business License)
- TACOS DE CANASTA EL CHISME (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- GUADALUPE C REYALADO (Regulated Business License)
- SUITE HALO (Limited Business License)
- DULCE DE LECHE CAFECITO MOVIL (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- LOCKWOOD CONVENIENT STORE (Retail Food Establishment)
- JK FOOD & DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- MARATHON FUEL & MINI MART (Filling Station)
- ROSS DRESS FOR LESS (Limited Business License)