Georgetown at a glance
Georgetown lies north of Round Rock along Interstate 35. Census Reporter's American Community Survey 2024 one-year profile lists 42,097 housing units and a median value of $432,300 for owner-occupied homes. These are estimates with a margin of error.
The city accepts permit applications through its online permitting system, MGO Connect, according to its permits contact page.
How houses were built here
Georgetown houses fall into two broad groups: older houses near the center of town and the much newer neighborhoods built since the 1990s. Older houses, as in other Texas towns, can have plaster walls, so the first repair question is what the wall is made of.
The other group includes Sun City, a large age-restricted community. A local news report says the City Council approved a plan in February 1995, ground was broken within months and the first residents moved in during 1996. In 25 years Sun City added nearly 8,500 new homes and 15,700 residents, according to that report. Houses of that age and kind tend to have builder-grade drywall with sprayed texture, which makes texture matching the central repair question.
Most houses of that kind were built after 1978, so the federal lead rule for older homes is less likely to apply, and builder-grade finishes are common. The hiring chapter lists the questions to ask about insurance and dust control, and many neighborhoods have homeowners associations, so ask yours whether it has any rules about contractors on the property.
Permits and who to call
The city's permits contact page lists 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626, phone 512-930-2550 and the email permits@georgetowntexas.gov, and says applicants can apply and pay online through MGO Connect. Confirm current details with the city before you go.
Questions about Georgetown
Where do I apply for a building permit in Georgetown?
Through the city's online system, MGO Connect, or with the permits office at 300-1 Industrial Avenue, phone 512-930-2550. Confirm the details on the city's page.
When was Sun City built?
A local news report says the City Council approved the plan in February 1995, ground was broken within months, and residents first moved in during 1996.
How big is Sun City?
According to that report, it added nearly 8,500 new homes and 15,700 residents in its first 25 years.
What does a Georgetown house cost, according to the Census?
Census Reporter's American Community Survey 2024 one-year profile lists a median value of $432,300 for owner-occupied units, an estimate with a margin of error.
Does Austin's repair permit rule apply in Georgetown?
Not automatically. That line is from the City of Austin's express permit page. Georgetown sets its own permit rules.
Are there older houses in Georgetown with plaster?
Older houses near the center of town may have plaster walls. Ask a contractor whether they work with plaster.
Where do I find a drywall contractor in Georgetown?
The directory lists drywall contractors in and around Austin, and some serve the northern suburbs. Ask each one whether it works in Georgetown, and use the hiring chapter to compare quotes.
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Nearby areas
Drywall contractors
See the directory of drywall contractors in Austin.
Sources: [1] georgetowntexas.qscend.com [2] communityimpact.com [3] censusreporter.org