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Austin issued 265 permits on Thursday, Nov 5: 84 electrical, 77 plumbing

The City of Austin issued 265 construction permits on Thursday, November 5, 2026: 84 electrical, 77 plumbing, 49 building, 43 heating and air, 12 driveway and sidewalk. 204 of them were trade permits (electrical, plumbi…

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