Austin, TX permit intelligence
Hail damage & roofing permits in ZIP 78744 (Austin)
ZIP 78744: 0 before / 6 after 2026-04-30 hail. Source-measured roofing permit activity, not damage claims.
Weekly permits
Weekly counts table
| Week of | Period | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Since storm | 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | Since storm | 1 |
| 2026-06-15 | Since storm | 1 |
| 2026-06-22 | Since storm | 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | Since storm | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | Since storm | 1 |
Observed hail
These are geolocated hail point reports assigned to Census ZIP areas, not damage swaths or proof that every property was hit.
| Date | Maximum hail (inches) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
Measured permit windows
Before: 2026-01-30 through 2026-04-29 (90 days). After: 2026-04-30 through 2026-09-28 (90 observed days, up to 90). Date basis: Filed (applieddate).
| Before | After | Rate change |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | n/a |
Businesses reported on permits
3 distinct reported businesses. Source roles are shown below; an applicant is not necessarily a verified contractor. Individual people and owners are excluded.
| Business | Permits | Source role |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Mata Construction LLC | 1 | Reported contractor |
| Empire Roofing Companies LLC **MAIN** | 1 | Reported contractor |
| Ridgepoint General Contractors, Inc. | 1 | Reported contractor |
What this means
No reliable rate comparison is available for this ZIP. Permit activity alone does not identify unrepaired properties. No complete parcel/property universe is available, and source coverage can be incomplete.
Nearby observed hail ZIPs
Sources
- City of Austin building permits — explicit roof repair/replacement descriptions & NOAA SPC preliminary
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center (hail observations); Census ZCTA boundaries (ZIP assignment)
Public records as reported. Unavailable is not zero.