MOVING GUIDE
Moving and utilities guide: Austin
Energy, water, internet, transit and parking pointers for Austin. Verify with each provider before you commit.
Utilities and services
- Electricity: Austin Energy (city-owned) serves most of the city
- Natural gas: Texas Gas Service provides natural gas in Austin
- Water and sewer: Austin Water (also handles billing for many city services)
- Internet: Internet availability and speeds are address-specific. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) for the exact address and ask the host which providers serve the building.
- Transit: CapMetro buses and the MetroRail Red Line
- Parking rules: The City of Austin manages paid on-street parking downtown and has residential permit zones in some neighborhoods; check posted signage
Moving checklist
- Festival weeks (SXSW, ACL) strain traffic and parking; avoid moving days then
- Ask about summer cooling costs and building insulation
- Confirm internet providers for the exact address
Provider names are starting points, not endorsements; service areas and rules change. Confirm with the provider, city website and your host. Official links: transit, water, parking.