Front roofline
The side of the house people see from the street.
Austin · Travis County
Permanent Outdoor Lighting in Austin, TX
From bungalow porches near the University to hillside homes off Loop 360, we fit one permanent LED track to your roofline and you run it from the Pixel Dancer app.
Quick answer
Who installs permanent outdoor lights in Austin?
Starie's Outdoor Lighting installs permanent, app-controlled LED roofline lighting on Austin homes and businesses. You pick warm white, cool white or any color in the Pixel Dancer app, set a schedule once, and switch to holiday or game-day looks whenever you like. Quotes are free, and we answer the phone 24/7 at (512) 522-4985.
We install permanent outdoor lighting, permanent holiday lighting, security lighting and app-controlled smart lighting in Austin.
Coverage
How much of your Austin roofline to light
Most people pick one of three coverage levels. Prices depend on the measured footage and the roofline itself, so we confirm them at the free quote.
Front and sides
Wraps the corners so the house reads lit from more angles.
Whole home
Every eave, front to back, for full-perimeter light.
How it works
How a Starie's install works
- Tell us about the house. Call, text or send the form with your address. We answer 24/7.
- Walk the roofline together. We measure, talk through which sections to light, and go over any city or HOA rules that apply.
- Installation. The track and lights go up under the eaves and we test every run.
- Control it from your phone. Your lights run on the Pixel Dancer app: colors, presets, brightness and the scheduler.
Local rules
Lighting rules to check before you install in Austin
In our review we did not find a City of Austin rule aimed at decorative lights on single-family homes. Austin's lighting standards in the Land Development Code mostly govern commercial and multifamily site work. Rules can still come from your HOA, deed restrictions or a historic district.
If your home is a designated landmark or sits in a local historic district, exterior changes can need review by the city's Historic Preservation Office first. Call them before you book, because we can't make that determination for you.
Sources: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office
This is a plain-language summary of public documents as of Oct 11, 2026. It isn't legal advice, and Starie's makes no promise about compliance. Rules change, so confirm the current requirements with the city before you install.
HOAs and deed restrictions
Many Austin subdivisions, Avery Ranch in northwest Austin among them, have HOA design guidelines. Get your HOA's written okay before installation if your covenants ask for it.
Sources: Avery Ranch HOA
Local notes
Around Austin
Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
Austin's best-known holiday tradition sets up in Zilker Park every December. The organizer's 2026 listing shows the walk open Dec 10-23. Lots of families who visit want their own roofline to carry the same red-and-green look at home through New Year's.
Sources: Austin Trail of Lights 2026 dates
37th Street Lights
Neighbors around W. 37th St. have put up a volunteer-run display for decades. It's a good reminder that Austin likes its lights a little weird and very personal, which suits a system that can hold any color you choose.
Sources: Austinot: 37th Street Lights
Pixel Dancer app
Running your lights in Austin from your phone
- Millions of colors, plus warm and cool white. Mix any color on the wheel or pick a warm or cool white preset.
- Effects with speed and brightness. Shifting, flowing and wave effects, with sliders for speed and brightness (dimming).
- Presets and favorites. Start from built-in presets and save the looks you use most.
- Scheduling and syncing. Quick daily schedules, multi-effect sequences, multi-device syncing and remote internet access.
Pixel Dancer doesn't offer custom zones or control of individual lights. The whole run changes together.
FAQ
Austin questions, answered
Does Austin require a permit for permanent roofline lights on a house?
We didn't find a city rule written specifically for decorative lights on single-family homes. Permits and reviews can still apply to electrical work, historic properties or HOA communities, so confirm with the City of Austin and your HOA before you install.
Can I match the Trail of Lights colors at home?
Yes. Pixel Dancer can mix millions of colors and save the look as a favorite, so you can bring the same palette back each December.
How do I get a quote in Austin?
Call or text (512) 522-4985 any time, email service@starieslighting.com, or use the quote form. The quote is free.
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Get started
Get a free quote in Austin
Tell us about your home and we'll plan a layout and a price for it. No pressure and no obligation. We answer 24/7 at (512) 522-4985 or service@starieslighting.com.