Overview

• Elon Musk transformed a $6 million West Lake Hills mansion into a heavily fortified compound, including a 16-foot fence and surveillance cameras, without obtaining permits.
• The West Lake Hills Zoning and Planning Commission unanimously ruled last month that Musk's installations violated multiple ordinances.
• Musk’s representatives are seeking retroactive approval for the unauthorized security measures, with the City Council set to decide enforcement actions on May 14, 2025.
• Residents have raised privacy concerns over outward-facing cameras and reported disruptions from armed guards and frequent service vehicle traffic.
• Musk’s security team previously reported a neighbor for alleged indecency, further straining relationships in the affluent Austin suburb.