Local businesses in Buda

Every Buda permit application is filed electronically through MyGovernmentOnline. The city's permits page lists pools, structural changes, remodels and additions with plumbing, mechanical or electrical work, foundation repairs, driveways, re-roofing and short-term rentals. Development Services answers at 512-312-5745 or permits@budatx.gov.

Buda contractor registration

Buda requires contractors to register with the city, and registrations are now processed on the same MyGovernmentOnline portal, where contractors create, reinstate and update their records and license details. Ask any contractor to confirm they're registered, then ask for the permit number before work starts.

Buda water sources and Stage 3

The city supplies water from two main sources, the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA), and it belongs to Alliance Water. Stage 3 took effect November 4, 2024, when two or more of the city's suppliers entered Stage 3, and the city still listed Stage 3 as current on October 22, 2026. BSEACD itself has been in Stage 3 Exceptional Drought since October 1, 2025. Not every address near Buda is on city water, so confirm your provider.

Buda electricity

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) lists Buda among its primary cities. Co-op areas have no retail electric choice, and PEC doesn't say it covers every Buda address, so check your bill.

Buda floodplain permits

Development in an A, AE, AO or AH flood zone on the city's FEMA maps dated January 17, 2025 needs a Floodplain Development Permit, and the City Engineer makes official determinations. Check your lot on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center before planning an addition.

Buda trash, brush and appraisal

Residents get one free bulky or large brush pickup per quarter from Texas Disposal Systems, up to 3 cubic yards. From October 1, 2026 you can add a 96-gallon green waste cart for $4.31 a month. Property is appraised by the Hays Central Appraisal District, which takes protests online.

Buda had 15,108 residents in the 2020 Census.

Home systems in Buda

• Plumbers, AC repair and electricians, all on city permits for remodel work
• Pest control
• Maid services and movers

Outdoor work in Buda

• Roofers, since re-roofing needs a city permit
• Tree service

Professional services in Buda

• Dentists and gyms
• Personal injury lawyers and realtors

Buda is part of the Austin area, between Kyle and Austin.