Jurisdiction file · Texas
What Austin pays, by the filings
380 permits across 6 kinds of work, filed over the last two years. Every figure is what somebody actually declared to Austin — no estimates.
| Project | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Repair | $12,183 | $7,625 – $18,988 | 113 |
| Swimming Pool | $80,000 | $48,320 – $120,000 | 87 |
| Home Addition | $125,000 | $44,500 – $288,719 | 68 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $30,000 | $10,950 – $150,000 | 41 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $53,000 | $35,000 – $223,500 | 41 |
| Deck or Patio | $25,000 | $10,000 – $45,750 | 30 |
What the file shows
Foundation Repair is the work Austin files most: 113 of these 380 permits, 30% of the file. The dearest median here is Home Addition at $125,000; the cheapest is Foundation Repair at $12,183.
The figure to read is not the median but the range next to it. Bathroom Remodel is the least predictable work in this jurisdiction: half of those jobs land between $10,950 and $150,000, a 13.7× spread inside one city and one kind of work. A median says where the middle sits. It does not say which half a particular job is in, and on work that varies this much the difference is the whole decision.
Source: City of Austin Development Services — Issued Construction Permits. Updated 2026-09-24. Methodology.