How to Determine Austin Residency link
Austin Public Library cards are available for free to people residing within the city limits of Austin and, beginning March 11th, 2024, the extended Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and Limited Purpose Jurisdiction. Use the City of Austin's Jurisdictions Web Map tool to find out what jurisdiction your residential address is in.
If your residential address description shows Austin Full Purpose, Austin 2 Mile ETJ, Austin 5 Mile ETJ, or Austin LTD, you qualify for a resident Library Card free of charge. All other descriptions are considered non-resident addresses and will require a non-resident fee in order to get or renew a Library Card. More information about applying for a Library Card can be found here.
Use of the Library's resources while in any Library location, including use of Online Databases, use of public computers and wifi, and participation in Library programs is free and open to all.
For more information, contact Austin Public Library Customer Service at 512-974-7475 or circ.link@austintexas.gov.
Using the Jurisdictions Web Map
Using the Jurisdictions Web Map link
Here's how you can find out in which jurisdiction you reside:
Navigate to the City of Austin Jurisdictions Web Map: https://maps.austintexas.gov/GIS/JurisdictionsWebMap/
Click I want to… and then click Find My Jurisdiction
Enter your address (house number and street name only).
From the dropdown list that's displayed, click on the address you're searching for and click Submit.
If the search displays results, look at the Address Description section to see the jurisdiction for the address entered.
The Austin Full Purpose and, beginning March 11th, 2024, Austin 2 Mile ETJ, Austin 5 Mile ETJ, Austin LTD jurisdiction description indicates you qualify for a resident Library Card free of charge.
What if my address has another jurisdiction description displayed?
If you see another description, such as another city Full Purpose / ETJ / LTD, or No Address Found, the address is not within an area eligible for a free Library Card and will require a non-resident fee in order to get or renew a Library Card.