Texas contractor licensing
How to Get a Contractor License in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown requires a contractor registration from the city for general contracting, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC work, and landscape irrigation. It is free.
City contractor registration in Georgetown
| Registration | Contractor registration (My Government Online) |
|---|---|
| Covers | General contracting, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC work, and landscape irrigation |
| Fee | Free |
| Processing time | Not published for registration. |
| Before a permit | You must be registered before the permit is issued |
How to register
- Create an account at My Government Online on the jurisdiction side.
- Open the Permits and Licensing tab and choose Contractor Registration.
- Upload a driver's license and a copy of the trade license.
- Submit the registration to the City of Georgetown, then apply for permits online.
What each trade needs in Georgetown
| Foundation repair | Easy · 0 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, with no category named | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| General contracting | Easy · 0 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the General Contractor category | Free |
| Roofing | Easy · 0 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Roofing Contractor category | Free |
| Plumbing | Hard · 62 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Plumbing Contractor category | Free |
| Electrical | Hard · 58 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Electrical Contractor | Free |
| HVAC | Hard · 52 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Mechanical Contractor category | Free |
| Irrigation | Moderate · 27 | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Licensed Irrigator category | Free |
| Concrete flatwork | Not rated | Driveway permit reviewed by the City Engineer | $110 |
| Drainage and detention | Not rated | Not published | |
| Demolition | Not rated | Demolition permit | $100 |
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.
Concrete flatwork, drainage and detention work, and demolition 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 in My Government Online, with no category named; foundation repair is not a listed category, so companies typically register as General Contractor (confirm with the city). |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free |
| Engineer letter | Yes. Foundation plans stamped by an engineer are uploaded with the application, and the engineer's inspection report must be on site for the building inspection. |
| Permit fee | $50 (foundation repair permit, plus $10 technology fee) |
| Before the permit | You must be registered before the permit is issued |
Register at My Government Online under Permits and Licensing, uploading a driver's license and a copy of any trade license. The city's list of contractors who must register is General, Plumbing, Electrical (includes master), Mechanical, Sign, Electrical Sign, Journeyman Sign, Swimming Pool, Water Softener, Licensed Irrigator and Roofing.
Foundation repair needs a permit applied for online with engineer-stamped foundation plans ($50 plus $10 technology fee); the engineer's inspection report must be on site at inspection.
- Register with the city in My Government Online (no fee).
- Get foundation repair plans stamped by a Texas PE.
- Apply online and upload the stamped plans; pay when notified.
- Complete the repair and request the foundation repair inspection with the engineer's inspection report on site.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown foundation repair permit; Georgetown contractor registration; Georgetown construction fee schedule.
General contracting (residential remodels, additions and home improvement)
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the General Contractor category. |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $60 (remodel, repair, alteration or addition, plus $0.50 per square foot and $10 technology fee) |
Remodels and additions need a residential building permit ($60 plus $0.50 per square foot) applied for by a registered contractor; plan review takes 15 to 20 business days.
- Register as a General Contractor in My Government Online.
- Apply for the residential remodel or addition permit online.
- Pay when notified and request inspections online by 3:00 p.m. for the next business day.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown residential permits; Georgetown contractor registration; Georgetown construction fee schedule.
Roofing
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Roofing Contractor category. |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $60 (re-roof permit ($50 plus $10 technology fee)) |
A residential re-roof needs a $60 re-roof permit; replacing framing, slope or decking needs engineered framing plans and an energy check. Processing takes about 10 to 15 business days.
Register as a Roofing Contractor in My Government Online.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown roof / re-roof permit; Georgetown contractor registration.
Plumbing
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Plumbing Contractor category. |
|---|
Plumbing work needs a plumbing permit by a city-registered plumber.
Register as a Plumbing Contractor with the TSBPE license.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown contractor registration; Georgetown permits.
Electrical
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Electrical Contractor (includes master) category. |
|---|
Electrical work needs an electrical permit by a city-registered electrical contractor.
Register as an Electrical Contractor with the TDLR licenses.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown contractor registration; Georgetown electric permits.
HVAC
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Mechanical Contractor category. |
|---|
HVAC work needs a mechanical permit by a city-registered mechanical contractor.
Register as a Mechanical Contractor with the TDLR ACR license.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown contractor registration; Georgetown HVAC permits.
Irrigation
| Local rule | Contractor registration in My Government Online, under the Licensed Irrigator category. |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $50 (lawn irrigation permit, plus $10 technology fee) |
Register at My Government Online under Permits and Licensing, uploading a driver's license and a copy of any trade license. The city's list of contractors who must register is General, Plumbing, Electrical (includes master), Mechanical, Sign, Electrical Sign, Journeyman Sign, Swimming Pool, Water Softener, Licensed Irrigator and Roofing. The application needs an irrigation plan sealed, stamped and signed by a Licensed Irrigator. After installation a state-certified backflow tester must test the device and file the report on Envirotrax within 72 hours.
A new lawn irrigation system connected to city water needs an irrigation permit with an irrigator-sealed plan and a backflow test filed on Envirotrax; repairs to existing piping need no permit unless the backflow device is replaced.
- Apply online with the irrigation plan sealed and signed by a Licensed Irrigator.
- Install, have the backflow device tested and filed on Envirotrax within 72 hours.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown irrigation permit; Georgetown construction fee schedule.
Concrete flatwork (driveways, sidewalks and work in the public right-of-way)
| Local rule | Driveway permit reviewed by the City Engineer. |
|---|
A permit is required any time a driveway is added to, or the approach (usually the first 10 feet crossing the utility easement) is changed. The City Engineer reviews it in up to 10 to 15 business days. The registration list has no flatwork or paving category, and no bond or insurance rule was found.
Adding to a driveway or changing the approach needs a driveway permit reviewed by the City Engineer ($110 for a new approach).
- Apply online for a driveway permit with the required documents in one PDF.
- Wait for City Engineer review (10 to 15 business days).
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown driveways and sidewalks; Georgetown construction fee schedule.
Demolition
| Local rule | Demolition permit. |
|---|
Demolition is a permitted activity in the fee schedule; the registration list has no demolition category.
Demolition needs a demolition permit ($100 per story per structure).
Checked October 18, 2026 against Georgetown construction fee schedule.
Georgetown does not publish a local license or registration rule for concrete flatwork, drainage and detention work, and demolition. Ask Building Inspections before you bid that work.
Official sources and contacts
Building Inspections, Development Services, 512-930-3640 (Customer Care).
- Contractor registration
- Residential permits
- Foundation repair permit
- Roof / re-roof permit
- Driveways and sidewalks permit
- Irrigation permit
- Construction fee schedule (rev. June 12, 2026)
Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice. Confirm with Building Inspections before you apply or bid.