Texas contractor licensing
How to Get a Contractor License in Killeen, Texas
Killeen requires a city of Killeen general construction registration from the city for foundation repair, general contracting, roofing, landscape irrigation, concrete flatwork, and demolition. It costs $80 per year.
City contractor registration in Killeen
| Registration | City of Killeen general construction registration |
|---|---|
| Covers | Foundation repair, general contracting, roofing, landscape irrigation, concrete flatwork, and demolition |
| Fee | $80 per year |
| Renewal | Every year, $80. |
How to register
- Create an MGO Connect account.
- Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
- Apply for permits in MGO.
Registration is handled in MGO Connect. The City also publishes a flow chart on when state law requires a professional engineer.
What each trade needs in Killeen
| Foundation repair | Not rated | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General contracting | Easy · 2 | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
| Roofing | Easy · 2 | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
| Plumbing | Hard or harder · 62+ | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TSBPE plumbing license | |
| Electrical | Hard or harder · 58+ | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TDLR electrical licenses | |
| HVAC | Hard or harder · 52+ | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TDLR ACR license | |
| Irrigation | Moderate · 29 | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
| Concrete flatwork | Easy · 2 | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
| Drainage and detention | Not rated | Not published | |
| Demolition | Easy · 2 | City of Killeen general construction registration | $80 |
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 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 | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
Killeen's code says anyone who performs or contracts to perform construction requiring a City permit must first get a general construction registration. It does not replace any permit or state license. The fee schedule effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 lists Construction Registration at $80 per year. We found no insurance or exam requirement.
Foundation work needs a building permit from a registered contractor; check the City's engineering flow chart for when a PE is required.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026; City of Killeen, when is a professional engineer required.
General contracting (residential remodels, additions and home improvement)
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
Remodels and additions need a building permit pulled by a registered contractor.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Roofing
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
A reroof needs a permit at $0.03 per application unit with a $50 minimum.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Plumbing
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TSBPE plumbing license. |
|---|
The general construction registration applies to anyone performing permitted construction. State law bars cities from charging licensed electricians, plumbers and ACR contractors a registration fee, so ask Building Inspections whether the $80 applies to your trade.
Plumbing permits are pulled by a TSBPE-licensed plumber registered in MGO.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Electrical
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TDLR electrical licenses. |
|---|
Electrical permits are pulled by a TDLR-licensed electrical contractor registered in MGO.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
HVAC
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration plus state TDLR ACR license. |
|---|
Mechanical permits are pulled by a TDLR ACR contractor registered in MGO.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Irrigation
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
Killeen's code says anyone who performs or contracts to perform construction requiring a City permit must first get a general construction registration. It does not replace any permit or state license. The fee schedule effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 lists Construction Registration at $80 per year. We found no insurance or exam requirement. A lawn irrigation permit is $75.
A lawn irrigation system needs a $75 permit.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Concrete flatwork (driveways, sidewalks and work in the public right-of-way)
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
Flatwork needs a permit at $0.11 per square foot with a $70 minimum.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Demolition
| Local rule | City of Killeen general construction registration. |
|---|
Demolition needs a permit, $70 per residential structure or $100 per commercial structure.
Add the contractor registration in MGO and pay the $80 annual fee.
Checked October 18, 2026 against City of Killeen, Building Inspections; City of Killeen, permit fees effective Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026.
Killeen does not publish a local license or registration rule for drainage and detention work. Ask the city's permit office before you bid that work.
Permit fees and local rules in Killeen
- Killeen adopted the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
- Most permits carry a $10 technology and application fee on top of the permit fee.
- A failed inspection costs $50, and an inspection after hours is $200 for the first two hours.
- A residential demolition permit is $70, and a flatwork permit is 11 cents a square foot with a $70 minimum.
- An appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals costs $275.
- A lawn irrigation permit is $75, and a swimming pool permit is $245 in ground or $80 above ground.
- Building a new fence, or moving, repairing or replacing an existing one, needs a building permit inside the city limits.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Killeen Building Inspections; Killeen fee schedule, October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
Official sources and contacts
- City of Killeen, Building Inspections
- City of Killeen, permit fees FY2026
- City of Killeen, how to add contractor registration in MGO
Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice. Confirm with the city's permit office before you apply or bid.