Georgetown, TX - Utility Tap and Connection Fees
City of Georgetown | Georgetown Utility Systems | Williamson County
These fees apply to new water, wastewater, and electric service connections in Georgetown. Rates vary by meter or pipe size (water and wastewater) or service configuration (electric). These tap and connection fees are separate from and in addition to Georgetown’s water and wastewater impact fees, which are covered on the Georgetown, TX development fees page.
Water Tap Fees
Effective November 5, 2025. Governing authority: Code of Ordinances Sec. 13.04.150. Source: Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025.
Water Meter Connection Rates
| Meter Size | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $640 | $670 |
| 1 inch | $730 | $750 |
| 1½ inch | $860 | $880 |
| 2 inch | $1,250 | $1,270 |
| 3 inch | $2,840 | $2,900 |
| 4 inch | $3,830 | $3,900 |
| 6 inch | $6,250 | $6,380 |
| 8 inch | $7,370 | $7,490 |
| 10 inch | $12,870 | $13,020 |
| 12 inch | $16,070 | $16,220 |
Note: A trip fee may be added for any location where a meter is requested but is deemed incomplete, damaged, or not ready for installation upon city inspection.
Water Engineering and Inspection Fees
| Use Type | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family residential (up to 4 units) | $625 per dwelling unit | $625 per dwelling unit |
| Multi-family residential (4 or more units) | $400 per dwelling unit | $420 per dwelling unit |
| RV spaces | $80 per spot | $80 per spot |
| Non-residential | $0.25 per sq ft | $0.25 per sq ft |
Wastewater Connection Fees
Effective November 5, 2025. Governing authority: Code of Ordinances Sec. 13.04.160. Source: Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025.
Wastewater Connection Rates
| Pipe Size | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| 4 inch | $300 | $450 |
| 6 inch | $450 | $600 |
| 8 inch | $650 | $800 |
| Greater than 8 inch | Actual cost + $50 | Actual cost + $50 |
Note: The Liberty Hill with Western District area (formerly Chisholm Trail) has a separate outside-city wastewater connection rate of $600. Meter plus actual cost of materials and labor applies for connections greater than 8 inch.
Wastewater Engineering and Inspection Fees
| Use Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-family residential (up to 4 units) | $620 per dwelling unit |
| Multi-family residential (4 or more units) | $420 per dwelling unit |
| RV spaces | $80 per space |
| Liberty Hill with Western District Water | $60 |
| Non-residential | $0.25 per sq ft |
Outside-City Utility Connection Application Fee
A separate application fee applies to all new utility connections outside the city limits, including ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction) and Western District areas. Source: Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025.
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utility Connect Application Fee | $100 |
| Technology Fee | $10 |
This application fee is in addition to the tap and connection fees listed above. It applies specifically to connections outside the city limits.
Electric Meter Connection Fees
Governing authority: Code of Ordinances Sec. 13.04.210. Source: Georgetown Electric Engineering - Electric Related Permitting Fees and Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025.
The Electric Meter Connect Fee covers the cost of providing the meter, installing the meter, the initial inspection, and related metering and engineering system updates. The fee applies to all new services, service relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, additions of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and conversions from overhead to underground.
| Service Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-phase, 0-400 amps | $200 | Non-refundable. Assessed and paid prior to building permit issuance; processed through Permitting and Inspections. |
| Single-phase, greater than 400 amps | Actual cost | Line extension application required through Electric Engineering Department. |
| Commercial three-phase (all sizes) | Actual cost | Line extension application required. Contact electricengineering@georgetown.org or complete a line extension application. |
| Temporary meter | $215 | Non-refundable. Charged as part of the permit package. Covers cost of removing and installing a meter from a temporary pole to the building. |
| Trip fee (as needed) | $120 per site visit | Charged when work is to be performed by the electric utility but the job site is not ready. |
For multifamily and commercial three-phase developments: meter connect fees are billed and collected along with line extension fees. Contact Georgetown Utility Systems Electric Engineering for commercial service connection requirements.
Administering Authority
Sources
Source 1 - Water and Wastewater Tap and Connection Fees:
City of Georgetown - Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025
Agency: City of Georgetown, Development Services - Permitting
Effective date: November 5, 2025 - Accessed: 2026-03-26
Source 2 - Electric Meter Connection Fees:
City of Georgetown - Electric Related Permitting Fees
Agency: City of Georgetown, Electric Engineering
No separate effective date stated in document; electric fees also appear in Construction Fee Schedule Rev. 11.5.2025 - Accessed: 2026-03-26
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-03-26
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