The City of Georgetown’s Building Inspections Department will be working with homeowners and businesses during the next month to assess damage from the February 10 - 21 winter weather event.
From Saturday, Feb. 20 through Tuesday, March 23, the City will assess each repair situation reported by customers to determine if a permit is required. Permits are required when multiple water pipes are broken since those damages can affect the integrity of the plumbing system and fixtures. The City is waiving permit fees on a case by case basis during this monthlong assessment period.
Property owners are not required to request a permit for emergency repairs, such as replacing a hose bib or a short section of pipe (five feet or less).
If more repairs need to be done, a remodel permit must be retained. A remodel permit is 42 cents per square foot. Permits are still required for repairs to gas lines or gas systems.
