# Building permits at 708 Highland Ave, Austin, TX One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 22, 2025: Addition/remodel. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2025 | Addition | Addition/remodel. Comprehensive interior remodel of 1st floor living spaces. Addition of a stairwell to finished 2nd floor/attic. Addition of one new dormer on north side of roof. Reconstruct original front porch and stair. Remove existing unpermitted covered deck to be replaced with new uncovered w | Not listed | [2025-085765 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-085765%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [802 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/802-highland-ave/) | 120 ft NE | Pool or spa | In ground pool remove concrete pavers and retaining walls and shed. | Not listed | [2026-127998 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-127998%20BP/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [704 Oakland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/704-oakland-ave/) | 240 ft SE | Pool or spa | Construction of new in-ground pool with associated equipment pad. | Not listed | [2026-115566 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-115566%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [809 Pressler St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-pressler-st/) | 620 ft SE | Addition | Interior Remodel - Addition of 1 bathroom to primary kitchen remodel bar addition. Continuation of 2026-076087 PR | Not listed | [2026-109245 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-109245%20BP/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [809 Pressler St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-pressler-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Express: Foundation repair | $20,600 | [2026-089966 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-089966%20BP/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1411 W 10th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1411-w-10th-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Express: Replace 5 windows | Not listed | [2022-028788 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2022-028788%20BP/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [809 Pressler St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-pressler-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Express: New siding new drywall new electrical plumbing repair in bathroom and kitchen new HVAC 6/26/26 SM - Original layout is maintained. | Not listed | [2026-076848 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-076848%20BP/) | | May 29, 2026 | [703 Oakland Ave Bldg B](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/703-oakland-ave-bldg-b/) | 390 ft SE | Addition | Addition/remodel. Addition to rear of existing 2-story duplex to consist of adding 1 bedroom 1 bathroom dining/living room screened balconies and uncovered balconies to each unit of the duplex. New rooftop deck. Unit B will result in a total of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. | Not listed | [2025-155545 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-155545%20BP/) | | May 29, 2026 | [703 Oakland Ave Bldg A](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/703-oakland-ave-bldg-a/) | 390 ft SE | Addition | Addition/remodel. Addition to rear of existing 2-story duplex to consist of adding 1 bedroom 1 bathroom dining/living room screened balconies and uncovered balconies to each unit of the duplex. New workshop with covered patio below the 1st floor. Unit A will result in a total of 2 bedrooms and 2 bat | Not listed | [2025-155544 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-155544%20BP/) | | May 1, 2026 | [706 Winflo Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/706-winflo-dr/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel of a single-family residence. 6/17/26 SM - REVISED Cosmetic upgrade to bathroom (with a new shower pan) to be done near Finals. Update utility room new washer box and dryer exhaust penetration relocate cooking from old island to wall new island multiple new branch circuits for light | Not listed | [2025-160977 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-160977%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [1107 Eason St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1107-eason-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Total Demo of SFR 1193 Sqft Circa 1956 | Not listed | [2024-134478 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2024-134478%20BP/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [502 Oakland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/502-oakland-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | ePlan-Expedited Review: [APPROVED] Interior Remodel and Change of Use from Child Daycare to Personal Improvement Service. Scope of work to include demo of flooring fans plumbing fixtures light fixtures update parking stalls to meet zoning requirements (2503 SF) | Not listed | [2023-118288 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-118288%20BP/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [500 Oakland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/500-oakland-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | ePlan-Expedited Review: [APPROVED] Interior Remodel and Change of Use from Child Daycare to Personal Improvement Service. Scope of work to include demo of flooring fans plumbing fixtures light fixtures update parking stalls to meet zoning requirements (2127 SF) | Not listed | [2023-118287 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-118287%20BP/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1105 Eason St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1105-eason-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | New construction of pool and spa | Not listed | [2026-090476 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-090476%20BP/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1105 Eason St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1105-eason-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Demolition | Total demo of pool 364 sq ft circa 2021 The building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification requirements outlined in Steps 5 & 6 of the Demolition webpage. | Not listed | [2026-050753 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-050753%20BP/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1608 W 5th St Unit 100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1608-w-5th-st-unit-100/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 7 Day - interiore remodel of existing office space. Mothers room and boardroom. - OVA | Not listed | [2026-056918 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-056918%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 Highland Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [706 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/706-highland-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [705 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/705-highland-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [701 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/701-highland-ave/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [802 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/802-highland-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [608 Highland Ave Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/608-highland-ave-unit-a/): newest permit Mar 3, 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 07:27 UTC. 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