Texas contractor licensing
How to Get a Contractor License in Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park requires a contractor registration from the city for every trade we track except roofing and drainage and detention work. It is free. No local license or registration is needed for roofing.
City contractor registration in Cedar Park
| Registration | Contractor registration (MGO Connect) |
|---|---|
| Covers | Every trade we track except roofing and drainage and detention work |
| Fee | Free |
| Processing time | Not published for registration; residential permits are generally issued in 5 to 7 business days per the city FAQ. |
| Before a permit | You must be registered before the permit is issued |
How to register
- Open the MGO Connect customer portal and sign in or create an account.
- Select Register as a Contractor, complete the registration and submit (state license numbers where applicable).
- Apply for permits online in MGO Connect.
What each trade needs in Cedar Park
| Foundation repair | Not rated | Contractor registration | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| General contracting | Easy · 0 | Contractor registration | Free |
| Roofing | Easy · 0 | Not required | |
| Plumbing | Hard · 62 | Contractor registration | Free |
| Electrical | Hard · 58 | Contractor registration | Free |
| HVAC | Hard · 52 | Contractor registration | Free |
| Irrigation | Moderate or harder · 27+ | Contractor registration | Free |
| Concrete flatwork | Not rated | Contractor registration | Free |
| Drainage and detention | Not rated | Not published | |
| Demolition | Easy · 0 | Contractor registration | Free |
Tap a column to sort. Each trade opens its Texas comparison by city, and fees link to the official fee page, checked October 18, 2026. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and irrigation also need a Texas state license, which no city registration replaces.
Foundation repair, concrete flatwork, and drainage and detention work are not rated because their rules are not fully published.
How the difficulty score works
Details for each trade
Foundation repair
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|
All contractors, existing and new, must register with the City of Cedar Park through the MGO Connect portal. The city's help line is 512-401-5100. A permit is required for any construction that physically changes structures; the official pages do not list a stand-alone foundation repair permit or say whether an engineer's letter is required. Call 512-401-5100.
Foundation repair is not named on the city's permit list; confirm with Building Permits and Inspections whether your repair needs a building permit and engineering.
- Register as a contractor in MGO Connect (no fee).
- Call 512-401-5100 to confirm the permit and engineering requirements for the repair.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Building Permits and Inspections; Cedar Park Do I need a permit?.
General contracting (residential remodels, additions and home improvement)
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $50 (residential remodel permit, plus $100 remodel plan review) |
All contractors, existing and new, must register with the City of Cedar Park through the MGO Connect portal. The city's help line is 512-401-5100.
Remodels that move or remove interior walls or change electrical, mechanical or plumbing need a permit ($50 plus $100 plan review); additions need a permit.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park development service fees; Cedar Park residential permits.
Roofing
| Local rule | Not required |
|---|
Roof covering (non-structural) is on the city's list of projects that do not require a permit. Structural roof work falls under the general rule that construction physically changing a structure needs a permit.
A non-structural roof covering replacement does not need a permit; structural roof work does.
If decking or framing changes, register and apply for a permit.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?.
Plumbing
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|
Plumbing work, including water heaters and softeners, needs a permit by a registered, state-licensed plumber.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park Building Permits and Inspections.
Electrical
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|
Electrical work, generators, EV chargers and solar need permits by a registered, state-licensed electrician.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park Building Permits and Inspections.
HVAC
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|
Heating and air conditioning equipment needs a permit by a registered, TDLR-licensed contractor.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park Building Permits and Inspections.
Irrigation
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|
Irrigation systems need a permit from the city (see the Irrigation Permits page).
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park irrigation permits.
Concrete flatwork (driveways, sidewalks and work in the public right-of-way)
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $35 (Flatwork Permit (driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps); the fee table notes an exclusion for single family that is cut off in the code text) |
Driveways, sidewalks and ADA ramps use a Flatwork Permit ($35); confirm whether single-family driveway work is excluded.
Ask the city whether a single-family driveway needs the Flatwork Permit.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park development service fees.
Demolition
| Local rule | Contractor registration (MGO Connect 'Register as a Contractor'). |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $50 (demolition permit) |
Demolishing or moving a building needs a $50 demolition permit with the city's demolition submittal checklist.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Cedar Park Do I need a permit?; Cedar Park development service fees; Cedar Park residential permits.
Cedar Park does not publish a local license or registration rule for concrete flatwork and drainage and detention work. Ask Building Permits and Inspections before you bid that work.
Official sources and contacts
Building Permits and Inspections, 450 Cypress Creek Rd, Bldg. 1, 512-401-5100.
- Building Permits and Inspections (contractor registration)
- Do I need a permit?
- Residential permits
- Development service fees, Code Article 2.000 (eCode360)
Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice. Confirm with Building Permits and Inspections before you apply or bid.