Departments in Austin City Government

Austin Planning is a City of Austin department that provides equitable, people-centered planning services. It develops and implements long-term plans and policies guiding the city’s growth, development, land use, cultural heritage, and community engagement.

Last active Oct 27, 2026

Financial Services- Contracts is a City of Austin Financial Services function focused on municipal contract information. Austin Financial Services also provides procurement-related services to City departments through its Central Procurement division.

Last active Oct 22, 2026

Management Services is a City of Austin department that connects people with government and supports civic trust through equitable, responsive, and professional service delivery. Its functions include policy implementation, oversight of city operations, equity, emergency management, employee development, civil rights enforcement, police oversight, sustainability, and transit planning.

Last active Oct 22, 2026

Austin Water is a City of Austin department responsible for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services. Its work also includes water resources planning, conservation, wildlands conservation, and environmental protection.

Last active Oct 22, 2026

Austin Energy is a department of the City of Austin and a community-owned, not-for-profit electric utility. It delivers electric service and customer support while operating programs related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, electric vehicles, and electrical safety.

Last active Oct 22, 2026

The Planning Department is a City of Austin, Texas department that develops and implements long-range plans and policies guiding the city's growth, land use, and development. It administers Imagine Austin, the city's comprehensive plan, along with small-area and neighborhood planning, zoning case review, and the Historic Preservation Office, which identifies and manages historic landmarks and districts. The department supports the Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, and brings zoning, plan amendment, and historic designation cases forward for public hearings before City Council. It was established following a realignment of the former Housing and Planning Department and is based at the city's Permitting and Development Center.

Last active Oct 8, 2026