Knowledge Base

Projects that Require a Permit - Inside the City Limits

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to do any of the following is required to obtain a permit:

• construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure
• erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system
• List of Projects that Require a Permit 

Projects that Require a Permit - Within the ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction)

• Additions with Plumbing and/or Electric (Residential or Commercial)
• Fire Permits for Commercial Projects 
• New Commercial Construction
• New Residential Construction
• Plumbing Systems
• Backflow Prevention Testing Form 
• Electrical Systems (applies only if GUS aka Georgetown Utility Systems is the provider)
• Remodels with Plumbing and/ or Electric (Residential or Commercial)
• Swimming Pools with auto fill (Plumbing Permit Only)
• Utility Connections – Water Only
• Water Heater Replacement
• Water Softener
• Well to Water
• Mobile Home connecting to City of Georgetown Water

Projects located outside of the City Limits and outside the ETJ (County)

• Utility Connection Application 

 Additional Resources

• Permit Process
• Permit Fees
• Work Exempt from a Permit
• General Questions: permits@georgetowntexas.gov or by calling 512-930-2550.