Miscellaneous Residential Additions and Repairs
The City of Georgetown requires a construction permit for all changes that are made to a residential property that alter the original survey. This includes all patios, decks, arbors, accessory buildings, pools, hot tubs, spas, fences and additions.
Why do I need a permit?
The purpose of the permit is to assist property owners with Building Code compliance, the Unified Development Code and 2000 International Residential Code, which the City of Georgetown has adopted and amended.
How do I obtain a permit?
An application, which is available from the Inspections Department or online, Miscellaneous Residential Additions Application, along with 2 sets of construction plans (drawings) and 2 copies of a current survey (or plot plan) of your property must be submitted for code examination. The survey or plot plan must show the location of the proposed additions. You will also be asked to name a contractor, electrician, or plumber, if required for the project and estimate a construction cost.
How long does it take to obtain a permit?
Normally, a permit is issued within 10 business days after receipt of all the required information. Applicants are notified by phone or e-mail, depending upon our contact information on the application, when your permit is ready for pick-up.
Will any Inspections be required?
Depending on your project the following inspections will be required. Please see the comprehensive list of inspections required for your project or visit the Inspections Department for more details.
- Fence-String line/set back, Final
- Decks/Patio Arbors- Set back, Piers/foundation, Framing, Electrical, Final
- Accessory Building-Setbacks, Foundation, Framing, Electrical, Final
- Pools-Layout, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Final
- Additions - All phases of proposed construction
Requirements and Code Information may be obtained at the following locations:
Inspections Services Department 300-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, Texas 78626 Georgetown Library 402 W. 8th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 (512) 930-3551
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