Overview of Building Permits

In the City of Georgetown, building codes and ordinances have been enacted and amended by City Council when necessary to ensure good, safe buildings for the safety and welfare of the general public, owners and occupants of these buildings. Permits are the vehicles which the city uses to inspect all construction work [...]

To apply for a permit, complete the miscellaneous residential additions application and submit with appropriate supporting documents to 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas.

When is a permit required?
A permit is required any time you want to add to your existing driveway, change or alter the approach. The approach is the portion of the driveway located at [...]

An event permit (below) may be required if your event will block or obstruct public property, such as a street, sidewalk, or other public areas.  The permit application provides information to the City about your event and allows representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department, Street Department, Parks Department, and other departments to ensure that [...]

To apply for a fence permit, complete the miscellaneous residential additions application and submit with appropriate supporting documents to 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas.

When is a fence permit required?
A fence permit is required to erect any fence on property within the city limits or ETJ that has been platted in accordance with the City of [...]

When is a lawn sprinkler permit required?
A lawn sprinkler permit is required before you install any lawn irrigation system which you permanently connect to the City’s water supply. A lawn sprinkler permit is not required when making repairs to the piping of an existing lawn irrigation system unless the back-flow prevention device is being replaced.
To [...]

When is a roofing permit required?
A permit is required before starting your residential or commercial re-roof.
How do I obtain a roofing permit?
Visit the Inspection Services Department and fill out the permit form.
Are there any special requirements?
New roof covering shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur:

When [...]

The objective of the Sign Ordinance is to maintain and enhance the community’s overall aesthetic environment and to also minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property and to improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
The Georgetown Sign Ordinance is part of the Unified Development Code.  To see this and other chapters [...]

Why do I need a permit?
The purpose of the permit is to assist property owners with compliance of the Georgetown Subdivision Regulations, Unified Development Code, the 2000 International Residential Building Code, and the 1999 National Electrical Code, which the City Council has adopted by ordinances in Georgetown.
A Miscellaneous Residential Additions Permit Application must be filled [...]

The purpose of licensing and registration is to ensure that Trade Contractors working in the City of Georgetown meet minimum standards as required by Code to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare. All Trade Contractors are required to provide proof of experience, pursuant to local requirements and state licensing laws.

What do I need to [...]