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Georgetown, Texas Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.4

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

36 days

5-6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$9,100

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$7,000

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,500

residential

Plan Review Fee

$600

per application

Delay Risk

22%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan sealed by TX RPLS
✓ Foundation engineering report
✓ Structural plans sealed by TX PE
✓ Plumbing, mechanical, electrical permits
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Tree preservation plan
✓ Zoning compliance verification
✓ Georgetown Utility Systems approval
✓ Fire department review
✓ Historic preservation review (if in overlay district)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Fastest-growing city in the Austin metro. Managing high volume. Historic downtown overlay adds review time for applicable areas. Online permitting available.

Recent Changes

Georgetown updated impact fee schedule Oct 2025 with 5% increase to fund infrastructure for rapid growth. Historic preservation overlay expanded.

Rezone Probability

72%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(512) 930-3575

Official Website

https://www.georgetown.org/building-inspections/

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