Knowledge Base

Talk to us about your project

We encourage you to contact us before you submit your building permit application if you are unsure of the permitting requirements.

You may be referred to staff members to determine if your project will require any Planning or Engineering approvals before you can apply for a building permit. 

Residential Building Permits

A building permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. If the project address is located within the ETJ/County and the City of Georgetown is the water, wastewater, and/or electric provider, then building permits will apply.

Commercial Building Permits

Please visit the Commercial Building Permits Site. 

How to Obtain a Permit

The City of Georgetown utilizes My Government Online (MGO) a web-based permitting software. This system allows homeowners, contractors, and developers the ability to log in using a unique password and account ID to:

• Submit digital plans and documents that will be reviewed, stored, and linked to the users secure account
• Track the status of current projects including comments, mark-ups and other relevant information
• Schedule Inspections and receive real-time notification of the results via email and phone message
• Apply and pay for permits online

Miscellaneous Permits

Other permits required.

Additional Resources

• City of Georgetown Development Services
• Georgetown Construction Specifications and Standards
• Fire Permits & Inspections
• Unified Development Code
• Rezoning

Permits Contact Information

Address:

300-1 Industrial Ave
Georgetown, Tx 78626

Phone: 512-930-2550

Email: permits@georgetowntexas.gov