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 - November 2026
Updated 2026-11-04: the UDC application fees on this page now follow the Planning Department Application Fee Schedule revised October 1, 2026; Special Purpose District fees increased to $30,050 (new) and $7,050 (minor amendment). Water and wastewater impact fees follow an escalation schedule the city council adopted by ordinance on August 12, 2025, ahead of Texas SB 1883 (effective September 1, 2025), with steps on August 31, 2025, August 31, 2026 and August 31, 2027. The August 31, 2026 step is now in force, but ZoneFee could not retrieve an official document stating its amounts, so the current water and wastewater impact fees are shown as pending re-verification.
| Escalation Step | Water Impact Fee | Wastewater Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 (superseded) | $11,000 / LUE | $7,000 / LUE |
| Aug. 31, 2026 (in force now) | Pending re-verification | Pending re-verification |
| Aug. 31, 2027 (scheduled) | Pending re-verification | Pending re-verification |
Pending re-verification against the current official schedule. Confirm current water and wastewater impact fees with City of Georgetown Development Services before relying on them.
On this page
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Impact Fee | Pending re-verification | Aug. 31, 2026 escalation step in force; amount pending re-verification | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Wastewater Impact Fee | Pending re-verification | Aug. 31, 2026 escalation step in force; amount pending re-verification | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Transportation Impact Fee | Confirmed (program) | Amounts not publicly available | March 1, 2023 |
| Zoning / UDC Application Fees | Confirmed | Full UDC Application Fee Schedule | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Water Tap Fee | Pending re-verification | Pending re-verification against the current official schedule | - |
| Wastewater Connection Fee | Pending re-verification | Pending re-verification against the current official schedule | - |
| Electric Connection Fee | Confirmed | $200 (single-phase 0-400 amp) | Not stated in source |
| 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.
Pending re-verification The council-adopted escalation moved to its August 31, 2026 step, and ZoneFee could not retrieve an official document stating the current water and wastewater impact fee amounts (the Construction Fee Schedule previously cited has been removed from the city website). Pending re-verification against the current official schedule. The superseded August 31, 2025 - August 30, 2026 tier was $11,000 (water) and $7,000 (wastewater) per 3/4-inch residential LUE; see the escalation table above.
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: Planning Department Application Fee Schedule, revised October 1, 2026 (verified 2026-11-04). Source: georgetowntexas.gov (Planning → Development Manual). Amounts are the total due at submittal, including the technology fee.
Note: The fee schedule PDF file path includes "Spring 2025" but the document footer states "Revised: October 1, 2026." ZoneFee treats October 1, 2026 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 - New (UDC Sec 13.10: MUDs, PIDs, etc.) | $30,050 | - | - |
| Special Purpose District - Minor Amendment | $7,050 | - | - |
| 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.
Water tap and wastewater connection fees are governed by Code of Ordinances Sec. 13.04.150 (water tap) and Sec. 13.04.160 (wastewater connection); the electric connect fee by Sec. 13.04.210.
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 and Wastewater Connection Fees (Sec. 13.04.150 and 13.04.160)
Pending re-verification The Construction Fee Schedule that listed water tap, wastewater connection, and water and wastewater engineering and inspection fees has been removed from the city website, and no replacement schedule was found in the official sources reviewed on 2026-11-04. Pending re-verification against the current official schedule. Confirm these fees with City of Georgetown Development Services.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Water Meter permit page | City of Georgetown - Development Services | 2026-03-26 |
| Planning Department Application Fee Schedule (Revised Oct. 1, 2026) | City of Georgetown - Planning | 2026-11-04 |
| 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: 2026-11-04 (UDC application fees; water and wastewater amounts pending re-verification). 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.