# Building permits at 5840 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 27: Repairing storefront like for like. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 400 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Repairing storefront like for like | Not listed | [2026-095996 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-095996%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 4 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 5, 2026 | [5903 Overlook Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5903-overlook-dr/) | 400 ft NW | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New Autofill/Heated Pool | Not listed | [2026-085198 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-085198%20BP/) | | Jul 5, 2026 | [5903 Overlook Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5903-overlook-dr/) | 400 ft NW | Addition | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Addition and Remodel to Existing 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 3bath] Work to include: First floor Interior remodel First Floor Addition New bed New half bath [4bed 3.5bath]. | Not listed | [2026-085197 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-085197%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 29, 2026 | [5723 Highland Hills Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5723-highland-hills-dr/) | 0.20 mi W | Addition | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Addition and Remodel to Existing 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2bath] Work to include: First floor Interior remodel First floor addition new bed new bath [4bed 3bath]. | Not listed | [2026-067958 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-067958%20BP/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5907 Marilyn Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5907-marilyn-dr/) | 0.21 mi SE | Addition | Addition and remodel Remodel of kitchen and living spaces and adding a master suite pool bathroom and new roof | Not listed | [2026-056100 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-056100%20BP/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Austin yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Adjustment page: https://www.austintexas.gov/boards-commissions/board/board-adjustment ## More on this street Other addresses on Balcones Dr with permits, nearest house number first: - [5308 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5308-balcones-dr/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [5203 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5203-balcones-dr/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 - [4405 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4405-balcones-dr/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [4102 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4102-balcones-dr/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [4005 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4005-balcones-dr/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [3921 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/3921-balcones-dr/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [3918 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/3918-balcones-dr/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026 - [3903 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/3903-balcones-dr/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [3900 Balcones Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/3900-balcones-dr/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [3808 Balcones Dr Bldg 2](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/3808-balcones-dr-bldg-2/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. Checked 2026-10-10 10:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/5840-balcones-dr/