Building Permit-Single Family and Detached Garage (Austin, Round Rock: apartment, rental, houses)

[vyvay1]

Does anybody know or can somebody point me to where I can find out whether I can get a permit to build a detached garage with a living quarter on top first and then build a single family residence at a later point in time.

I want to buy a lot and build the detached garage first and eventually build a house at a later date (3 to 5 yrs) after I move to Austin. The detached garage can be used as a rental in the meantime. Thanks.

[centralaustinite]

It all depends on what the zoning is on the lot and where the lot is located (City of Austin, City of Round Rock or somewhere else.

[vyvay1]

it is zoned as single family and in the city of austin.

[centralaustinite]

Is it zoned SF-3?

That is the least restrictive residential zoning and should allow you to build a detached garage and apartment IF the lot is big enough and if there aren't any specific easements or restrictions.

Here's where you need to start:
City of Austin - Development Process

Just give them a call.

[ROY DUBOSE]

the folks at the city offices down on barton springs are really nice and patient-- they'd gladly answer any questions -- word to the wise -- don't tell them what you are going to do on a project, ask them what can be done and how to massage the details to help them help you--

[DCDC1974]

usually this can be done but the permit process is very tricky with garage apts and houses. if not done right you can end up getting into a bind by over building, etc.