City services in Austin, TX

Austin runs its own utilities, which makes the city the first call for more of everyday life here than in most places — and the county the right call for a short, specific list.

Worth knowing

  • Electricity and water are city accounts; setting them up is part of moving in rather than a separate errand.
  • Travis County handles vehicle registration, property tax and vital records; the city does not.
  • Permits, bulk pickup and parking are city business and mostly online — the in-person offices are downtown.

Neighbourhoods

South Congress · East Austin · Rainey Street · Hyde Park · The Domain