Texas contractor licensing
How to Get a Contractor License in Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville does not publish a general contractor registration.
What each trade needs in Pflugerville
| Foundation repair | Not rated | Not published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General contracting | Not rated | Not published | |
| Roofing | Easy · 2 | Re-roof permit with a certified third-party inspection | $80 |
| Plumbing | Hard or harder · 62+ | State license listed on the permit application | |
| Electrical | Hard or harder · 58+ | State license listed on the permit application | |
| HVAC | Hard or harder · 52+ | State license listed on the permit application | |
| Irrigation | Moderate · 29 | Irrigation permit by a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator | $70 |
| Concrete flatwork | Easy · 2 | Sidewalk and flatwork permit | $105 |
| Drainage and detention | Not rated | Not published | |
| Demolition | Not rated | Demolition permit | $50 |
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, general contracting, 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
Roofing
| Local rule | Re-roof permit with a certified third-party inspection. |
|---|---|
| Fee | $80 (residential re-roof permit) |
The roofing contractor signs a Re-Roof Inspection Certificate at permit submission acknowledging the third-party inspection requirement, and a certified third-party inspector certifies the roof against the 2021 IRC before the final inspection. No roofing contractor registration was found. FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule (Development Services).
A residential re-roof needs an $80 permit, and a certified third-party inspector must sign the Re-Roof Inspection Certificate before the final inspection.
Apply for the re-roof permit and submit the signed Re-Roof Inspection Certificate acknowledgment.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville Re-Roof Inspection Certificate; Pflugerville FY 2027 fees.
Plumbing
| Local rule | State license listed on the permit application (no separate city registration found). |
|---|
Applications list each subcontractor's license holder name and license number. Only a homeowner on a homesteaded principal residence may do unlicensed electrical, mechanical or plumbing work, under a homestead permit. No general contractor registration requirement was found on the residential permit pages, in the FY 2027 fee schedule, or in a search of the Code of Ordinances for contractor registration. Permits are applied for through the city's CityWorks (PLL) portal. Confirm with Building Inspections at 512-990-6300.
Plumbing work needs a permit with the licensed plumber's license number on the application.
Apply for the plumbing permit in the CityWorks portal with the license number.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville residential applications; Pflugerville homeowner permit eligibility.
Electrical
| Local rule | State license listed on the permit application (no separate city registration found). |
|---|
Electrical work needs a permit with the licensed electrician's license number on the application.
Apply for the electrical permit in the CityWorks portal.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville residential applications; Pflugerville homeowner permit eligibility.
HVAC
| Local rule | State license listed on the permit application (no separate city registration found). |
|---|
HVAC replacements and repairs need a mechanical permit; the city publishes a Manual J/S/D unit replacement reference.
Apply for the mechanical permit in the CityWorks portal.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville residential applications.
Irrigation
| Local rule | Irrigation permit by a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (Code Chapter 113, Irrigators). |
|---|---|
| Fee | $70 (irrigation permit) |
The application lists the Licensed Irrigator's LI number and expiration, and the irrigation plan must carry a legible, valid irrigator's seal, signature, date and license number. The applicant must have the backflow device tested and reported. FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule (Development Services).
A new irrigation system needs a $70 permit with a plan sealed by a TCEQ Licensed Irrigator and a backflow test report.
- Prepare the irrigation plan with the irrigator's seal, signature, date and license number.
- Install, have the backflow tested and submit the report.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville irrigation application; Pflugerville FY 2027 fees.
Concrete flatwork (driveways, sidewalks and work in the public right-of-way)
| Local rule | Sidewalk and flatwork permit (curb cuts and right-of-way work). |
|---|---|
| Fee | $105 ($40 plan review + $50 permit + $15 technology fee) |
Any flatwork that requires a curb cut needs a permit before construction, built to city sidewalk and curb details (sand bedding, saw-cut curbs, expansion joints, dowels). Additional Engineering Department approval and fees may apply. Code Chapter 96 requires annual registration of utilities and right-of-way users for work in the right-of-way.
Driveways, sidewalks and curb cuts need a $105 flatwork permit before construction and must follow the city's sidewalk and curb standards.
- Prepare the site plan and materials list (rebar, dowels).
- Build to the city details and schedule the flatwork inspection.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville Sidewalk and Flatwork requirements; Pflugerville FY 2027 fees.
Demolition
| Local rule | Demolition permit. |
|---|---|
| Fee | $50 per application |
The application names the contractor; no demolition contractor registration was found.
Demolition needs a $50 demolition permit application.
Checked October 18, 2026 against Pflugerville demolition application; Pflugerville FY 2027 fees.
Pflugerville does not publish a local license or registration rule for foundation repair, general contracting, and drainage and detention work. Ask Building Inspections and Permits before you bid that work.
Official sources and contacts
Building Inspections and Permits, 512-990-6300.
- Residential building applications and guidelines
- FY 2027 Planning and Development Services fees
- Code of Ordinances (eCode360)
Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice. Confirm with Building Inspections and Permits before you apply or bid.