# Building permits at 809 Congress Ave, Austin, TX Two permits on record here. The newest, May 21: Demolition of an approximately 3611 sq. ft. restaurant building circa 1925. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (22 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 21, 2026 | Demolition | Demolition of an approximately 3611 sq. ft. restaurant building circa 1925. 2026 015015 DA - Approved | Not listed | [2026-062859 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-062859%20BP/) | | Oct 8, 2019 | Alteration or repair | repair to existing facade | Not listed | [2019-191928 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-191928%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [823 Congress Ave Unit 190](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/823-congress-ave-unit-190/) | 150 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace finishes in existing business suite. | Not listed | [2026-129278 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-129278%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [919 Congress Ave Unit 1120](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/919-congress-ave-unit-1120/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to office admin suite. No change of use. No access control. MEP scope shown on Arch sheets and signed off by Master Electrician. | Not listed | [2026-123244 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-123244%20BP/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [203 W 10th St Unit 700](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/203-w-10th-st-unit-700/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements for the expansion of 3 private offices and 1 conference room. | Not listed | [2026-024631 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-024631%20BP/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [119 W 8th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/119-w-8th-st/) | 510 ft W | Roofing | Re-Roof TPO Layover. Existing office building. | Not listed | [2026-098253 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-098253%20BP/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [919 Congress Ave Unit 1500](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/919-congress-ave-unit-1500/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel of Existing Office Space with Access Control Requested - Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 for Suite 1400 and Phase 1 for Suite 1500) | Not listed | [2026-092775 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-092775%20BP/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [919 Congress Ave Unit 1400](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/919-congress-ave-unit-1400/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel of Existing Office Space with Access Control Requested - Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 for Suite 1400 and Phase 1 for Suite 1500) | Not listed | [2026-092774 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-092774%20BP/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [919 Congress Ave Unit 1400](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/919-congress-ave-unit-1400/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel of Existing Office Space with Access Control Requested - Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 for Suite 1400 and Phase 1 for Suite 1500) | Not listed | [2026-092773 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-092773%20BP/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [919 Congress Ave Unit 1400](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/919-congress-ave-unit-1400/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel of Existing Office Space with Access Control Requested - Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 for Suite 1400 and Phase 1 for Suite 1500) | Not listed | [2026-092772 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-092772%20BP/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [816 Congress Ave Unit 1800](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/816-congress-ave-unit-1800/) | 270 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of an existing office no change in occupancy or use | Not listed | [2026-068239 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-068239%20BP/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [713 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/713-congress-ave/) | 330 ft S | 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/) | 780 ft SW | 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/) | 400 ft S | 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/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2026-057712 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-057712%20BP/) | | May 5, 2026 | [816 Congress Ave Unit 1510](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/816-congress-ave-unit-1510/) | 270 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2023-068239 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2023-068239%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [200 W 6th St Unit 2250](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/200-w-6th-st-unit-2250/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel expansion of an existing office new private offices conference rooms and lounge area along with associated architectural mechanical electrical. | Not listed | [2026-105522 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-105522%20BP/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [221 W 6th St Unit 1040](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/221-w-6th-st-unit-1040/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel of tenant space for office | Not listed | [2026-102197 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-102197%20BP/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [221 W 6th St Unit 100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/221-w-6th-st-unit-100/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition | Not listed | [2026-100980 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-100980%20BP/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 20, 2026 | [221 W 6th St Unit 1800](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/221-w-6th-st-unit-1800/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | interior remodel existing office areas - Phase 1 | Not listed | [2026-092344 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-092344%20BP/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [210 W 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/210-w-6th-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - First Time Finish Out for The Twelve Thirty Club (38623 SF). | Not listed | [2026-085736 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-085736%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [221 W 6th St Unit 1700](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/221-w-6th-st-unit-1700/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel existing office entry areas | Not listed | [2026-081289 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-081289%20BP/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [501 Congress Ave Unit B175](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-congress-ave-unit-b175/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 10, 2026 | [221 W 6th St Bldg B Unit 120](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/221-w-6th-st-bldg-b-unit-120/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior non structural demolition | Not listed | [2026-074202 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-074202%20BP/) | | May 29, 2026 | [200 W 6th St Unit Gar100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/200-w-6th-st-unit-gar100/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Conversion of a Garage Basement Storage Room to Office space. | Not listed | [2026-065116 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-065116%20BP/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Congress Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [816 Congress Ave Unit 1250](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/816-congress-ave-unit-1250/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [800-823 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/800--823-congress-ave/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026 - [823 Congress Ave Unit 1010](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/823-congress-ave-unit-1010/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [719 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/719-congress-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [900 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/900-congress-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024 - [713 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/713-congress-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026 - [710 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/710-congress-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [709 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/709-congress-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [916 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/916-congress-ave/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [701 Congress Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/701-congress-ave/): newest permit Feb 24, 2026 --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. Checked 2026-10-07 02:08 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/809-congress-ave/