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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Georgetown, TX?

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City of Georgetown - Building Permits and Inspections

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Georgetown, TX, issued by City of Georgetown - Building Permits and Inspections. The city's Roofing permits page states: "A permit is required for a new roof or re-roof for Residential or Commercial properties within the City Limits of Georgetown." Contractors register with the city and apply online through My Government Online (MGO Connect), where there is a separate Re-Roof Residential application: "All permit applications must submitted online." The page gives the permit cost as $60.00; the city's construction fee schedule (Rev. 6.12.2026) lists "Re-roof (no change in pitch)" at a $50.00 permit fee plus a $10.00 tech fee. "Please note, if framing, slope of roof, or decking is being replaced, a set of construction plans in pdf format with bookmarks with engineered framing plans and a res check for building envelope for residential projects" is required. The city estimates ten to fifteen business days to process a residential re-roof permit ("In the event of a hail storm, permit process time may change"); a permit is valid for 180 days once issued, and inspections must be requested and completed within 180 days. "Once the roof is installed, request a roof final inspection online at My Government Online by 3:00PM for the next business day." In the Old Town Overlay or Downtown Overlay, "you may need a Certificate of Appropriateness if you are changing materials." Roof permits are not required for property outside the Georgetown city limits; the city publishes an address checker for the city limits. The city also states that the current property owner "is ultimately responsible to ensure that the permitting and inspections were completed on his/her property.".

Roof code checklist: Georgetown, TX

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYesgeorgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Repair permit thresholdPublishedR105.2georgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Layer limit / roof-overPublishedR908.3.1.1georgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Deck & sheathingPublishedR905.2.1library.municode.com2026-09-26
Drip edgeYesR905.2.8.5georgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Ice & water shieldNogeorgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Mid-roof inspectionNogeorgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNolibrary.municode.com2026-09-26
Wind design criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishedSec. 214.212library.municode.com2026-09-26
Contractor license / registrationYesgeorgetowntexas.gov2026-09-26
Sales & use taxPublishedcomptroller.texas.gov2026-09-26

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
City of Georgetown, Texas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, TX
Contact
  • url: https://georgetowntexas.gov/development_services/permits/
  • phone: 512-930-2550
  • email: [email protected]
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • state_level: Texas issues no state roofing contractor licence; the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's program list includes no roofing program.
  • city_level: The city's Contractor Registration page states that "The following contractors need to be registered with the City of Georgetown (no cost) via My Government Online" and lists "Roofing Contractor" among them, alongside general, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and other trade contractors. To register, a contractor creates a My Government Online account, selects contractor registration under the permits and licensing tab, uploads "a copy of drivers license and copy of trade license" and submits the registration to the city; there is no registration fee. The Roofing permits page states: "Contractors must register with the City of Georgetown at My Government Online," and the city publishes a list of currently registered roofing contractors. The city's homestead exemption permit (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.060) covers an owner-occupant's own plumbing, electrical and mechanical work and does not mention roofing.
Permit process note
The city's Roofing permits page states: "A permit is required for a new roof or re-roof for Residential or Commercial properties within the City Limits of Georgetown." Contractors register with the city and apply online through My Government Online (MGO Connect), where there is a separate Re-Roof Residential application: "All permit applications must submitted online." The page gives the permit cost as $60.00; the city's construction fee schedule (Rev. 6.12.2026) lists "Re-roof (no change in pitch)" at a $50.00 permit fee plus a $10.00 tech fee. "Please note, if framing, slope of roof, or decking is being replaced, a set of construction plans in pdf format with bookmarks with engineered framing plans and a res check for building envelope for residential projects" is required. The city estimates ten to fifteen business days to process a residential re-roof permit ("In the event of a hail storm, permit process time may change"); a permit is valid for 180 days once issued, and inspections must be requested and completed within 180 days. "Once the roof is installed, request a roof final inspection online at My Government Online by 3:00PM for the next business day." In the Old Town Overlay or Downtown Overlay, "you may need a Certificate of Appropriateness if you are changing materials." Roof permits are not required for property outside the Georgetown city limits; the city publishes an address checker for the city limits. The city also states that the current property owner "is ultimately responsible to ensure that the permitting and inspections were completed on his/her property."
Adopted code
2021 International Residential Code, including Appendices AA through AX as listed, adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Georgetown by Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010 (Ordinance No. 2023-43, adopted August 22, 2023); the city's Adopted Building Code page lists the 2021 codes as "Adopted Codes effective November 1, 2023". The city's residential amendments (Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) amend Sections R101.1, R101.2, R103, R104.10.1, R105.2, R110, R112, R113.4, R314.3 and P2603.5.1, add Sections R105.1.2 (homestead exemption permit), R401.1.2 (engineered foundations) and G2404.3.1, and delete Part VII (Electrical); none touches Chapter 9 (roof assemblies). The same ordinance adopts the 2021 International Building Code (Chapter 15.04) and the 2021 International Existing Building Code (Chapter 15.22). The city's Roofing permits page states: "References are located in the 2021 International Residential Building Code Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies for Residential Project". State context: Texas Local Government Code Section 214.212 adopts the International Residential Code as it existed on May 1, 2012 as a municipal residential building code in Texas and allows a city to adopt local amendments by ordinance after a public hearing.
Drip edge
Required — The city's Roofing permits page answers "Is drip edge required?" with "Yes, per section R905.2.8.5 of 2021 IRC." and adds: "Per section R905.2.8.5 Drip Edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edge of shingle roofs." The city adopts the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010, Ordinance No. 2023-43), and its residential amendments (Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) do not amend Section R905.2.8.5 (Drip edge). About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — The city's Roofing permits page answers "Are ice barriers required?" with "No." The city's residential amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) do not amend Chapter 9 and do not print a climatic design table. On valleys, the same page states: "Valley linings shall be installed in accordance with the manufactures instructions" (Section R905.2.5.2 as the city cites it) and that all roof installations must follow the manufacturer's instructions and the 2021 IRC. About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Not required — The city's Roofing permits page names one inspection for a residential re-roof, the final: "When the roof is completed request a final inspection online" and "Once the roof is installed, request a roof final inspection online at My Government Online by 3:00PM for the next business day." The city's residential amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) do not amend Section R109 (inspections). Where framing, roof slope or decking is replaced, the city requires engineered framing plans with the application, and the inspections for that scope are those assigned to the permit.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010 (adopting the 2021 International Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2023-43) nor the city's residential amendments in Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150 amends Chapter 9's roof-covering provisions; no UL 2218 or Class 4 impact requirement appears in the city's adopted residential code or its amendments. The city's Roofing permits page states that metal roofs are allowed "As long as they are installed per 2021 IRC".
Repair permit threshold
The city publishes no square-footage, percentage or dollar threshold below which roof work needs no permit. Its Roofing permits page states: "A permit is required for a new roof or re-roof for Residential or Commercial properties within the City Limits of Georgetown," and its When Do I Need a Permit page lists "Re-roof" among the work that requires a permit and states that "Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure ... requires a permit." The city's amended list of work exempt from a residential permit (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.070, amending Section R105.2 of the 2021 International Residential Code) names no roof work; its building items are retaining walls up to 4 feet, water tanks, finish work such as painting and carpeting, small prefabricated pools, playground equipment and small window awnings. The fee schedule prices "Re-roof (no change in pitch)" at $50.00 plus a $10.00 tech fee; where framing, roof slope or decking is replaced, engineered framing plans are also required. For a small repair, the city's general advice is to contact it before applying: "We encourage you to contact us before you submit your building permit application if you are unsure of the permitting requirements" ([email protected]).
Roof layer limit / recover
The city adopts the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010, Ordinance No. 2023-43, adopted August 22, 2023); its residential amendments in Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150 amend nothing in Section R908 (Reroofing), and Texas has no state amendment to that section. The base 2021 IRC rules on when a roof may not be recovered, Section R908.3.1.1 (Roof recover not allowed), therefore apply unmodified. The city's Roofing permits page gives its own list: a new roof covering "shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur", listing "When the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated to the point of being unacceptable as a base for additional roofing", "When the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, or cement tile" and "When the existing roof has two or more layers of any type of roofing". On the city's statement, one existing layer may be recovered and a roof that already has two layers must be torn off. The city's list also names wood shake as a covering that must be removed before a new roof is installed. "In some cases, the roof framing and supporting of loading may need to be examined prior to re-roofing."
Deck & sheathing requirements
The city adopts the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010, Ordinance No. 2023-43); its residential amendments in Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150 do not touch Chapter 8 or Chapter 9, so the base 2021 IRC provisions on roof sheathing apply unmodified: Section R905.2.1 (sheathing requirements for asphalt shingles), Section R803.1 (lumber sheathing) and Section R803.2 (wood structural panel sheathing). The city's Roofing permits page adds a submittal rule: "if framing, slope of roof, or decking is being replaced, a set of construction plans in pdf format with bookmarks with engineered framing plans and a res check for building envelope for residential projects" is required with the permit application.
Sales & use tax
8.25% combined (6.25% state + 2.00% City of Georgetown). The Texas Comptroller's local sales tax rate file (July 2026 quarter) lists Georgetown in Williamson County at a 2.00% city rate with no county, special-purpose district or transit rate, total 8.25%, and lists the same 8.25% total for the Georgetown/Williamson County ESD 7 row; 8.25% is the most that can be collected, because local tax cannot exceed 2 percent. Under the Comptroller's guidance for real property repair and remodeling (Publication 94-116), labor to repair, remodel or restore residential real property is not taxable, and under a lump-sum contract (one price for the entire job) the contractor pays tax on supplies, materials, equipment and taxable services when buying them and does not charge the customer tax, so on a lump-sum residential re-roof the combined rate above is the roofer's own cost on materials purchased, not a rate charged to the homeowner.

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The Building Permits and Inspections office of the City of Georgetown's Development Services issues building permits for work inside the Georgetown city limits, including residential and commercial re-roof permits, registers the contractors who apply for them, and enforces the city's adopted building codes.

Hail reports near Georgetown, TX

Reports, last 24 months
30
Largest, last 24 months
2.50 in Apr 22, 2025
Most recent
May 26, 2026 1.00 in
Reports, last 5 years
61
5 most recent reports, last 5 years
DateHail sizeDistance
May 26, 20261.00 in7 mi NW
May 10, 20261.00 in8 mi NNW
Apr 18, 20261.00 in5 mi SE
May 16, 20251.00 in8 mi SW
May 16, 20250.88 in9 mi SW

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database and daily storm reports (reports since the start of the current year are preliminary), within 10 miles of Georgetown, TX (Census point). Data through Sep 30, 2026. A report is an observation, not a damage record.

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Roofing questions: Georgetown, TX

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Georgetown, TX?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Georgetown, TX. The city publishes no square-footage, percentage or dollar threshold below which roof work needs no permit. Its Roofing permits page states: "A permit is required for a new roof or re-roof for Residential or Commercial properties within the City Limits of Georgetown," and its When Do I Need a Permit page lists "Re-roof" among the work that requires a permit and states that "Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure ... requires a permit." The city's amended list of work exempt from a residential permit (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.070, amending Section R105.2 of the 2021 International Residential Code) names no roof work; its building items are retaining walls up to 4 feet, water tanks, finish work such as painting and carpeting, small prefabricated pools, playground equipment and small window awnings. The fee schedule prices "Re-roof (no change in pitch)" at $50.00 plus a $10.00 tech fee; where framing, roof slope or decking is replaced, engineered framing plans are also required. For a small repair, the city's general advice is to contact it before applying: "We encourage you to contact us before you submit your building permit application if you are unsure of the permitting requirements" ([email protected]).

Is ice & water shield required in Georgetown, TX?

No. The city's Roofing permits page answers "Are ice barriers required?" with "No." The city's residential amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) do not amend Chapter 9 and do not print a climatic design table. On valleys, the same page states: "Valley linings shall be installed in accordance with the manufactures instructions" (Section R905.2.5.2 as the city cites it) and that all roof installations must follow the manufacturer's instructions and the 2021 IRC.

Is drip edge required in Georgetown, TX?

Yes. The city's Roofing permits page answers "Is drip edge required?" with "Yes, per section R905.2.8.5 of 2021 IRC." and adds: "Per section R905.2.8.5 Drip Edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edge of shingle roofs." The city adopts the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010, Ordinance No. 2023-43), and its residential amendments (Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) do not amend Section R905.2.8.5 (Drip edge).

Can you roof over an existing roof in Georgetown, TX?

The city adopts the 2021 International Residential Code (Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010, Ordinance No. 2023-43, adopted August 22, 2023); its residential amendments in Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150 amend nothing in Section R908 (Reroofing), and Texas has no state amendment to that section. The base 2021 IRC rules on when a roof may not be recovered, Section R908.3.1.1 (Roof recover not allowed), therefore apply unmodified. The city's Roofing permits page gives its own list: a new roof covering "shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur", listing "When the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated to the point of being unacceptable as a base for additional roofing", "When the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, or cement tile" and "When the existing roof has two or more layers of any type of roofing". On the city's statement, one existing layer may be recovered and a roof that already has two layers must be torn off. The city's list also names wood shake as a covering that must be removed before a new roof is installed. "In some cases, the roof framing and supporting of loading may need to be examined prior to re-roofing."

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Georgetown, TX?

Yes.

What building code does Georgetown, TX use?

2021 International Residential Code, including Appendices AA through AX as listed, adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Georgetown by Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.03.010 (Ordinance No. 2023-43, adopted August 22, 2023); the city's Adopted Building Code page lists the 2021 codes as "Adopted Codes effective November 1, 2023". The city's residential amendments (Secs. 15.03.020 through 15.03.150) amend Sections R101.1, R101.2, R103, R104.10.1, R105.2, R110, R112, R113.4, R314.3 and P2603.5.1, add Sections R105.1.2 (homestead exemption permit), R401.1.2 (engineered foundations) and G2404.3.1, and delete Part VII (Electrical); none touches Chapter 9 (roof assemblies). The same ordinance adopts the 2021 International Building Code (Chapter 15.04) and the 2021 International Existing Building Code (Chapter 15.22). The city's Roofing permits page states: "References are located in the 2021 International Residential Building Code Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies for Residential Project". State context: Texas Local Government Code Section 214.212 adopts the International Residential Code as it existed on May 1, 2012 as a municipal residential building code in Texas and allows a city to adopt local amendments by ordinance after a public hearing.