Solar permits in Austin, TX: May 2026
41 solar permits were filed in Austin, TX in May 2026, 29% fewer than in April (58). The busiest ZIP code was 78702, with 5. Austin, TX ranked 26th of the 45 places FirstDig covers for solar permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (78702, 78653, 78738) held 32% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, Freedom Solar Power, was named on 6 permits; the top 5 together on 54%.
- The busiest day was Friday, May 8, with 6; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 78702: 5
- 78653: 4
- 78738: 4
- 78759: 3
- 78717: 2
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- Freedom Solar Power: 6 permits
- Power Home Remodeling: 6 permits
- Alba Energy LLC: 4 permits
- Good Faith Energy: 3 permits
- Lighthouse Solar Austin: 3 permits
Solar permits in May 2026 in other places
- Sacramento County, CA: 1,035
- San Diego, CA: 386
- New York, NY: 369
- Los Angeles County, CA: 270
- Riverside County, CA: 230
- San Diego County, CA: 183
- Sacramento, CA: 170
- Phoenix, AZ: 158
- Montgomery County, MD: 158
- Boston, MA: 140
- Chicago, IL: 126
- Boulder, CO: 119
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Source: Data: City of Austin Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.