FEE WAIVER PROGRAM FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
Austin City Code § 25-1-366
in effect§ 25-1-366 - FEE WAIVER PROGRAM FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
(A) Subject to the requirements of Subsection (B) of this section, the director shall:
(1) waive the fee for a variance application to the Board of Adjustment under Section 25-2-473 (Variance Requirements) or a special exception under 25-2-476 (Special Exceptions); and
(2) refund permitting and inspection fees if:
(a) the building official determines, based on a minimum life-safety inspection, that the structure does not pose a hazard to life, health, or public safety; and
(b) the structure:
(i) complies with current zoning regulations; or
(ii) the structure receives a special exception or variance from the Board of Adjustment or certificate of occupancy or compliance from the building official under Section 25-1-365 (Exemption from Compliance).
(B) A fee waiver or refund authorized under Subsection (A) of this section:
(1) applies only to existing residential structures and does not cover permits for remodels, except to the extent required by the building official to address minimum life and safety requirements;
(2) applies only if the residential use for which a special exception is sought is allowed in an SF-3 or more restrictive zoning district;
(3) does not cover fees for re-inspections or for after-hours inspections; and
(4) expires on June 6, 2017.
(C) The director shall refund fees collected after June 6, 2011 if the requirements for waiver under this section are met.
Source: Ord. 20110526-098; Ord. 20110804-008; Ord. 20130822-126; Ord. No. 20160519-057, Pt. 1, 5-30-16.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-1GEREPR_ART9CECOOC_S25-1-366FEWAPREXRESTFetched: 10/27/2026