City In Review: Chicago

Austin · 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.

By the numbers

Building permits91
Declared construction value$3,164,933
New business licenses51
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests3492
Reported crimes1072
Violent crimes406
Failed food inspections9

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