# Building permits at 817 W 5th St, Austin, TX Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2025: Owner is wanting to replace the roof of the tiny bar. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 12, 2025 | Roofing | Owner is wanting to replace the roof of the tiny bar. | Not listed | [2025-101501 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-101501%20BP/) | | Mar 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Construct approximately 59 LF CMU wall for existing Cocktail Lounge | Not listed | [2013-027285 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2013-027285%20BP/) | | Sep 7, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Repair to existing Cocktail Lounge Deck | $500 | [2012-090645 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2012-090645%20BP/) | | Aug 27, 2009 | Addition | Additional Accessory Stage (452 sq ft) to existing Cocktail Lounge. (Tiniest Bar - Stage) | $13,800 | [2009-096975 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2009-096975%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 20, 2026 | [501 Bowie St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/501-bowie-st/) | 120 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition on Floor 1 and 3 | Not listed | [2026-061815 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-061815%20BP/) | | May 6, 2026 | [311 Bowie St Unit 36](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/311-bowie-st-unit-36/) | 130 ft S | Alteration or repair | Fitness Center renovation (Floor 36) | Not listed | [2025-148199 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-148199%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [835 W 6th St Unit 1100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/835-w-6th-st-unit-1100/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel - Office Area Open Office Areas and Breakout Area. | Not listed | [2026-128888 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-128888%20BP/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [835 W 6th St Unit 1100](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/835-w-6th-st-unit-1100/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel - Restrooms - The Unisex Restroom will remain available while the Men & Ladies Room are under Construction. Once they are completed the unisex restroom will be remodeled. | Not listed | [2026-128887 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-128887%20BP/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [835 W 6th St Unit 1000](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/835-w-6th-st-unit-1000/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel - 2 Conference Room Parents Lounge Reception Townhall Break Out Area and Open Office Areas. | Not listed | [2026-128886 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-128886%20BP/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [835 W 6th St Unit 1000](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/835-w-6th-st-unit-1000/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel - The Unisex Restroom will remain available while the Men & Ladies Room are under construction. Once they are completed the Unisex Restroom will be remodeled. | Not listed | [2026-128884 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-128884%20BP/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [835 W 6th St Unit 1000](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/835-w-6th-st-unit-1000/) | 490 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel - Game Testing Coffee Bar and Game Observation Room. | Not listed | [2026-128883 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-128883%20BP/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [710 W 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/710-w-6th-st/) | 970 ft E | Alteration or repair | Extend existing partition to front of patio to Cocktail Lounge | Not listed | [2026-071753 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-071753%20BP/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [601 N Lamar Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/601-n-lamar-blvd/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement remodel of an existing rei retail space. Work includes: replacement of retail fixtures finishes electrical and plumbing fixtures including but not limited to retail areas cashier restrooms storage areas and storage racking. | Not listed | [2026-057928 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-057928%20BP/) | | May 26, 2026 | [300 West Ave Unit 1318](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/300-west-ave-unit-1318/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 7 DAY - Remodel to create an admin shell. scope combines units 1318 and 1316 into one. - OVA | Not listed | [2026-051832 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-051832%20BP/) | | May 22, 2026 | [300 West Ave Unit 1318](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/300-west-ave-unit-1318/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel and Change of Use From Admin Office to Gym (125000 SF) | Not listed | [2026-052956 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-052956%20BP/) | | May 20, 2026 | [550 Bowie St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/550-bowie-st/) | 460 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition on Floor 1 and 3 | Not listed | [2026-061823 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-061823%20BP/) | | May 20, 2026 | [601 N Lamar Blvd Unit Flr3](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/601-n-lamar-blvd-unit-flr3/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition on Floor 3 | Not listed | [2026-061780 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-061780%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | [620 W 6th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/620-w-6th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Change of Use from Cocktail Bar to a Full-Service Restaurant (22620 SF) | Not listed | [2026-057238 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-057238%20BP/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [360 Nueces St Unit 2003](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/360-nueces-st-unit-2003/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Change Out existing Electric Tank Water Heater for Electric Tankless Water Heater for an Existing multi-family property. Requesting Electrical and Plumbing Permits. | Not listed | [2026-098340 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-098340%20BP/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [360 Nueces St Unit 4305](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/360-nueces-st-unit-4305/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Existing multifamily unit. Remodel of flooring lighting paint cabinets countertops new water heaters toilets drywall repairs. Mostly cosmetic remodel with a couple of plugs removed. | Not listed | [2026-074863 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-074863%20BP/) | | May 20, 2026 | [705 N Lamar Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/705-n-lamar-blvd/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior Non-Structural Demolition on Floor 1 | Not listed | [2026-061771 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-061771%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 W 5th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [800 W 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/800-w-5th-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025 - [907 W 5th St Unit 103](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/907-w-5th-st-unit-103/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 - [1011 W 5th St Unit 140](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1011-w-5th-st-unit-140/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [600 W 5th St Unit 1300](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/600-w-5th-st-unit-1300/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024 - [1114 W 5th St Unit 101](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1114-w-5th-st-unit-101/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025 - [500 W 5th St Unit 1000](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/500-w-5th-st-unit-1000/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 - [1204 W 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1204-w-5th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1210 W 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1210-w-5th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1213 W 5th St Unit A](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1213-w-5th-st-unit-a/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024 - [1214 W 5th St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1214-w-5th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. 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