Austin · Then vs Now
Austin: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Austin shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 84 | 91 | +8% |
| Construction value ($) | $32,814,335 | $5,573,428 | -83% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 22 | -8% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 2,810 | 2,999 | +7% |
| Reported crimes | 995 | 921 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 335 | 341 | +2% |
| Failed food inspections | 13 | 5 | -62% |
2025-03
Austin permit value triples to $32.8 million
Austin's permit value jumped 223% to $32.8 million in March, driven by 84 permits (up from 47 in February). More than two-thirds were express permits, suggesting smaller-scale work rather than one megaproject. Service requests climbed 32% to 2,810, led by abandoned vehicle complaints and tree trim requests. Food inspection failures spiked from 4 to 13. Violent crime rose 12% to 335 incidents, part of a broader uptick that saw total crimes reach 995.
2026-03
Austin permit value hits $5.6M, up 172% on bigger projects
Austin pulled 91 permits in March, nearly double February's 46, with total value jumping 172% to $5.6 million. Most were express permits (63), but the dollar figure points to a few sizable jobs in the mix. New business licenses dropped sharply—22 opened versus 57 the month prior—though arrivals included Supermercado Estelita's and Schweet, a shared kitchen user. Service requests climbed 25%, led by 241 abandoned vehicle complaints. Violent crime rose 17% to 341 incidents.
New businesses — 2025-03
- Gone Again Travel & Tours, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- V1 Nails (Limited Business License)
- ROSZIE GOLD ENTERPRISE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- R&M2 FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITY AUTO SPA (Limited Business License)
- PM AUTO SALES (Limited Business License)
- HALLAGAN OFFICE SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Burger King #332 (Retail Food Establishment)
- MENTOR OF AMERICA HEATING AND COOLING (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- SCHWEET (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- SUPERMERCADO ESTELITA'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE GUYS CONVENIENCE (Tobacco)
- MADISON TOBACCO INC. (Tobacco)
- P & D (Tobacco)
- GLORY SUPERMARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- BIG RICT'S FOOD&DELI MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- LOPEZ QUARTZ AND GRANITE CORPORATION (Manufacturing Establishments)
- H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- UNIVERSAL AWNINGS & SIGNS (Limited Business License)