Georgetown, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Georgetown | Williamson County | Central Texas | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA
Georgetown is an incorporated city operating under Texas home rule charter and subject to Texas Local Government Code requirements for development fee assessment.
Fee Schedule Update - August 2025
Georgetown's wastewater impact fee increased from $6,129 to $7,000 per residential LUE effective August 31, 2025. The city council adopted a pre-scheduled escalation by ordinance (August 12, 2025), ahead of Texas SB 1883 (effective September 1, 2025):
| Effective Date | Water Impact Fee | Wastewater Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 (current) | $11,000 / LUE | $7,000 / LUE |
| Aug. 31, 2026 (scheduled) | $12,000 / LUE | $10,250 / LUE |
| Aug. 31, 2027 (scheduled) | $13,000 / LUE | $13,500 / LUE |
Scheduled amounts are adopted by ordinance and are not projections. Verify adoption status and any subsequent amendments with the City of Georgetown Development Services before relying on future-year amounts.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Impact Fee | Confirmed | $11,000 per 3/4" residential LUE | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Wastewater Impact Fee | Confirmed | $7,000 per 3/4" residential LUE | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Transportation Impact Fee | Confirmed (program) | Amounts not publicly available | March 1, 2023 |
| Zoning / UDC Application Fees | Confirmed | Full UDC Application Fee Schedule | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Water Tap Fee | Confirmed | Water, wastewater & electric connection fees | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Wastewater Connection Fee | Confirmed | $300 (4" line, inside city) | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Electric Connection Fee | Confirmed | $200 (single-phase 0-400 amp) | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas does not use proffer agreements | — |
| MUD / Special District Fees | Not inventoried | See special districts note below | — |
Impact Fees
Georgetown assesses water, wastewater, and transportation impact fees under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 and city ordinance.
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (Chapter 13.32)
Administered by: City of Georgetown Development Services. Collected at new water meter issuance.
Trigger: New water meter application (residential and commercial). LUE (Living Unit Equivalent) is the standard unit - a 3/4-inch meter equals one residential LUE.
| Meter Size | LUE Equivalency | Water Impact Fee | Wastewater Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4-inch (standard residential) | 1.00 LUE | $11,000 | $7,000 |
| Multifamily (per unit) | — | $7,337 | $4,669 |
Current rates effective August 31, 2025 through August 30, 2026. See fee change alert above for scheduled future rates.
Source: Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025, City of Georgetown (georgetowntexas.gov); confirmed also on city New Water Meter permit page.
Transportation Impact Fees (Chapter 12.09.030 UDC)
The transportation impact fee program is active under Texas LGC Chapter 395. Effective March 1, 2023. Multiple lettered geographic service areas; fee amounts vary by service area and land use type.
Zoning and Planning Application Fees (UDC Fees)
Administered by: City of Georgetown Development Services - Planning Division. Applies to Unified Development Code (UDC) applications.
Current schedule: UDC Application Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2025. Source: georgetowntexas.gov (Planning → Development Manual).
Note: The UDC fee schedule PDF file path includes "Spring 2025" but the document footer states "October 1, 2025." ZoneFee treats October 1, 2025 as the operative effective date.
View the complete Georgetown zoning and UDC application fee schedule →
| Application Type | Base Fee | Additional / Acreage | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | $1,015 (first 5 acres) | +$75 per additional 5 acres | $2,000 |
| PUD or Mixed Use Rezoning | $4,050 | +$100 per additional 5 acres | $7,000 |
| Site Development Plan (with construction plans) | $6,050 | +$175 per acre over 1 acre | — |
| Preliminary Plat | $5,750 | +$20 per acre or lot | — |
| Final Plat | $4,025 | +$25 per acre or lot | — |
| Special Purpose District (MUDs, PIDs) | $22,710 | — | — |
| Annexation (voluntary, non-AG) | $2,015 | — | — |
| Parkland Dedication (1-2 units) | $780 per unit | — | — |
| Tree Mitigation payment-in-lieu | $550 per Mitigation Inch | — | — |
Utility Connection Fees
Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) is a city-operated utility - not an independent authority. Water, wastewater, and electric service are provided directly by the City of Georgetown.
Source: Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025, citing Code of Ordinances Sec. 13.04.150 (water tap), Sec. 13.04.160 (wastewater connection), Sec. 13.04.210 (electric).
Note: Tap fees and impact fees are separate charges. Water/wastewater impact fees (listed above) are in addition to these connection fees.
View the complete Georgetown utility tap and connection fee schedule →
Water Tap Fees (Inside City, Sec. 13.04.150)
| Meter Size | Water Tap Fee |
|---|---|
| 3/4-inch | $640 |
| 1-inch | $730 |
| 1.5-inch | $860 |
| 2-inch | $1,250 |
| 3-inch | $2,840 |
| 4-inch | $3,830 |
| 6-inch | $6,250 |
| 8-inch | $7,370 |
Outside-city rates are approximately $20-$150 higher per size (see Construction Fee Schedule for exact outside-city rates).
Water Engineering and Inspection Fee: $625 per dwelling unit (single-family, up to 4 units).
Wastewater Connection Fees (Inside City, Sec. 13.04.160)
| Line Size | Wastewater Connection Fee |
|---|---|
| 4-inch | $300 |
| 6-inch | $450 |
| 8-inch | $650 |
| Greater than 8-inch | Actual cost + $50 |
Wastewater Engineering and Inspection Fee: $620 per dwelling unit (single-family); $420 per dwelling unit (multi-family).
Electric Connection Fee (Sec. 13.04.210)
| Service Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-phase, 0-400 amps | $200 (flat fee, paid prior to building permit issuance) |
| Single-phase, greater than 400 amps | Actual cost (line extension application required) |
| Commercial three-phase (all sizes) | Actual cost of materials and labor (contact GUS Electric Engineering) |
| Temporary meter | $215 (non-refundable) |
For commercial three-phase or oversized residential service: contact electricengineering@georgetown.org.
Special Districts and MUDs
Multiple Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) exist in Williamson County. Georgetown's incorporated city limits and ETJ boundary overlap with several MUDs.
Distinction: MUD infrastructure costs and MUD ad valorem tax rates are charges assessed by the district on property owners - they are not City of Georgetown development fees. Georgetown's city-imposed impact fees and tap fees (documented above) are entirely separate from MUD assessments.
For properties within a MUD:
- Properties within Georgetown's incorporated limits: city impact fees assessed at building permit issuance
- Properties within Georgetown's ETJ: city impact fees assessed at final plat recordation
- Offset and reimbursement agreements between the city and specific MUDs exist on a deal-specific basis and are not published as standard schedules (Georgetown MUD Policy adopted July 24, 2018)
ZoneFee has not inventoried individual MUD fee schedules. MUD-specific assessments vary by district and are governed by TCEQ-registered district documents. Contact the relevant MUD directly for district-specific assessments.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Georgetown Development Services | Impact fees, zoning/UDC fees | georgetowntexas.gov/development_services/ |
| Georgetown Utility Systems (City of Georgetown) | Water tap fees, wastewater connection fees, electric connection fees | georgetowntexas.gov/utilities/ |
Note: Georgetown Utility Systems is fully integrated into city government - it is not an independent authority. Previously branded at gus.georgetown.org (now redirects to city utilities page).
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025 | City of Georgetown - Development Services | 2026-03-26 |
| New Water Meter permit page | City of Georgetown - Development Services | 2026-03-26 |
| UDC Application Fee Schedule (Oct. 2025) | City of Georgetown - Planning | 2026-03-26 |
| Electric Related Permitting Fees | City of Georgetown - Electric Engineering | 2026-03-26 |
| Transportation Impact Fees page | City of Georgetown - Development Services | 2026-03-26 |
| Code of Ordinances Chapter 13.32 | City of Georgetown (Municode) | 2026-03-26 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-03-26. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Georgetown Development Services before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from official City of Georgetown documents as of the last-verified date above. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Always verify binding fee amounts directly with the City of Georgetown Development Services before relying on this data for land acquisition, project budgeting, or any financial decision. This page is for research and due diligence reference only - it is not legal or financial advice.