# Building permits at 318 E 5th St, Austin, TX

512 Sabine St: a new building permitted Jul 1, demolition Aug 3.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 28, 2025: 2025/03/07 and 2025/03/08 (#SXSW) - VTProDesign will be producing a two-day experiential walkthrough at 318. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. Seven are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | New building | 2025/03/07 and 2025/03/08 (#SXSW) - VTProDesign will be producing a two-day experiential walkthrough at 318 East 5th St. The activation is anticipated to hold no more than 25 guests at a time for an approximately 10 minute experience. There will be no live music/performances or talking-heads/speaker | Not listed | [2025-024490 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-024490%20BP/) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | New building | Truss structure cladded in vinyl and polygal outdoor occupant load 107 inside occupant load 141 office occupant load 14 total occupant load 262. | Not listed | [2023-025323 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-025323%20BP/) |
| Mar 9, 2016 | New building | activation build total 3338 sq. ft. | $105,000 | [2016-026631 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2016-026631%20BP/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

33 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Pool or spa | Finish Out for Outdoor Amenity Space (Pool to be permitted separately) Includes Outdoor Lounge and Pool Deck Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128990 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128990%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Fitness and Adjacent Restrooms Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128988 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128988%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Floor 14 - Finish Out for Pantry Outdoor Bar and Adjacent Restrooms | Not listed | [2024-128987 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128987%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms and Electrical Room Floor 14 | Not listed | [2024-128986 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128986%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 12 | Not listed | [2024-128984 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128984%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 11 | Not listed | [2024-128983 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128983%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 10 | Not listed | [2024-128981 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128981%20BP/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Finish Out for Hotel Rooms Housekeeping Hydration station and Electrical/IDF Room Floor 9 | Not listed | [2024-128980 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-128980%20BP/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | EPLAN - Structural Modification for future tenant - NOT FOR OCCUPANCY - 1st Floor | Not listed | [2026-094045 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-094045%20BP/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [317 1/2 Trinity St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/317-1_2-trinity-st/) | 580 ft S | Alteration or repair | Austin Energy temporary electrical vault to be used only for building power during construction of the Austin Convention Center. Once the main building power is on the temporary vault will be removed. This is public project and new construction. | Not listed | [2026-084023 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-084023%20BP/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [309 E 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/309-e-3rd-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior Non Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2026-044965 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-044965%20BP/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave Unit B175](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave-unit-b175/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Change of Use - Interior alteration of an existing office space into a golf simulator recreation establishment. | Not listed | [2026-075939 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-075939%20BP/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [421 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/421-e-6th-st/) | 450 ft E | Roofing | Re-roof with new roof insulation and TPO and replacement of select of top mechanical equipment. Existing piano bar. | Not listed | [2026-067771 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-067771%20BP/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [401 Congress Ave Unit 3200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-congress-ave-unit-3200/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Phase I: Interior expansion of EYs existing suite project will include new meeting rooms breakroom demountable walls new finishes: carcarpet acoustical ceiling tile pain tile and light fixtures | Not listed | [2026-060802 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-060802%20BP/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [401 Congress Ave Unit 3200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-congress-ave-unit-3200/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Phase 2: Interior expansion of EYs existing suite project will include new meeting rooms breakroom demountable walls new finishes: carcarpet acoustical ceiling tile paint tile and light fixtures. | Not listed | [2026-060803 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-060803%20BP/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [301 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/301-congress-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Reroof overlay with totally adhered Carlisle TPO | Not listed | [2026-115882 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-115882%20BP/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [315 Congress Ave Unit 100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/315-congress-ave-unit-100/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Reconstruction from previous water damage | Not listed | [2026-114313 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-114313%20BP/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [618 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/618-e-6th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | 7 DAY - interior alteration of approximately 1781 sq ft of existing interior space - OVA | Not listed | [2026-099517 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-099517%20BP/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [616 E 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/616-e-6th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration of approx. 1494 SF of existing interior space. | Not listed | [2026-099551 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-099551%20BP/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | Demolition of office buildings (approx. 84349 sq. ft. circa 1981) SP-2024-0042C - Approved... | Not listed | [2026-014439 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-014439%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St Bldg Gazebo1](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st-bldg-gazebo1/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Shade Structure (Courtyard Cabana Trellis) Phase III. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006057 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006057%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Court Yard Amenity Space Phase III First Floor. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006056 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006056%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Amenity Space (Roof Deck) Phase III 6thFloor. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006055 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006055%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Leasing and Amenities Phase I First Floor. Work to include CoWork Space Fitness and Mail Room. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006054 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006054%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Shell Space for Retail Phase I - First Floor. Work to include Patio Space - Not for Occupancy. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006053 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006053%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St Bldg Gar](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st-bldg-gar/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of Parking Garage for Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006052 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006052%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase III - Floors 2-6. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006051 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006051%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase II - Floors 2-5. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006050 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006050%20BP/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [512 Sabine St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/512-sabine-st/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of a Mixed Use 7-Story Multi-Family Complex. Phase I - 11 Residential Units within Multi-Family Complex. | $79,500,000 | [2026-006049 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-006049%20BP/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [713 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/713-congress-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel to Existing Theater (26075 SF). | Not listed | [2026-067962 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-067962%20BP/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [600 Congress Ave Unit 2000](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/600-congress-ave-unit-2000/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration of approximately 13455 SF of existing interior space. | Not listed | [2026-069996 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-069996%20BP/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [709 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/709-congress-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 7 DAY repair and replace and deteriorated wood repaint. replace existing roof with new TPO roof. - OVA | Not listed | [2026-061849 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-061849%20BP/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [600 Congress Ave Unit 20th Floor](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/600-congress-ave-unit-20th-floor/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2026-057712 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-057712%20BP/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 5th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [311 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-e-5th-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [310 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/310-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025
- [401 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/401-e-5th-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [409 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/409-e-5th-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [506 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/506-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2025
- [115 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/115-e-5th-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [105 E 5th St Unit 200](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/105-e-5th-st-unit-200/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [103 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/103-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [701 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/701-e-5th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026
- [901 E 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/901-e-5th-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026

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Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. Checked 2026-10-07 12:41 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 3 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/318-e-5th-st/
