Permits Process
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Talk to Us About Your Project
We encourage you to contact us before you submit your building permit application if you are unsure of the permitting requirements. You may be referred to other staff members to determine if your project will require any Planning or Engineering approvals before you can apply for a building permit. Our email is permits@georgetown.org
Adopted Codes: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Fire Code with Amendments, 2021 Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2023 National Electrical Code with Amendments. 2021 International Energy Code, 2021 International Residential Building Code with Amendments, City of Georgetown Unified Development Code , and City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances
Apply for your Permit Online!
Log onto www.mgoconnect.org to create an account, and complete your permit application.
Finalize.
Once your permit has been approved, you can return to www.mgoconnect.org to remit your payment. See a schedule of our current permit fees.
Inspection.
Inspections should be scheduled through www.mgoconnect.org by 3:00 p.m. for the next available business day. Please note, inspection turnaround times are based on the volume and type of inspections requested. At this time, we cannot guarantee next business day for all inspections requested by 3:00PM.
Not sure how to schedule an inspection in www.mgoconnect.org? Visit our How-To Section!
Submit a Permit Determination RequestGeneral Contact Information:
General Questions: Email: permits@georgetown.org
Permits under review or Issued Permits:
Email: planreview@georgetown.org
Please include the permit/project number and the address
Building Inspections:
Email the assigned inspector
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