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How to file the sign permit (Austin)

Any outdoor sign (wall, awning, projecting, freestanding, roof) needs a permit, applied for on the AB+C portal.

City of Austin Development ServicesAustinUpdated October 15, 2026

Agency
City of Austin Development Services
Where it applies
Austin
How it's filed
Filed on the agency's portal
Fee
VariesSet by the city's sign fee schedule.
How long it takes
Austin doesn't publish a review time for sign permits; staff review the application once the review fee is paid and email you the decision.

Official links

Checked against the agency's own page.

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