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Commission gives 90 days for repairs at vacant Joe Sayers house, delays penalties

City of Austin Building and Standards Commission · October 29, 2025
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Summary

The commission adopted staff recommendations on Oct. 29 for 5515 Joe Sayers Ave. but extended the compliance window from 45 to 90 days, with civil penalties to begin if the work is not complete after the extended period. Staff said the vacant structure near schools has been the subject of multiple neighborhood complaints.

The Building and Standards Commission on Oct. 29 adopted a revised order for a vacant single‑family house at 5515 Joe Sayers Ave., giving the owner 90 days from the date the order is mailed to obtain permits and complete required repairs. The commission amended staff’s recommended timetable — changing the compliance period from 45 to 90 days — and said penalties would begin on day 91 if the owner does not comply.

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