Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the County Engineer's office?
Call (512) 943-3330, send e-mail directly to the County Engineer, or write:
Williamson County Engineer
Unified Road System
3151
S. E. Inner Loop, Ste.B
Georgetown, TX 78626 | Our offices are in the County Maintenance Facility.
How do I get a copy of County development regulations and policies?
Some are available for download from
this page. The
Williamson County Subdivision Regulations contain a great deal of information for developers including:
- Platting Procedures
- Resubdivisions
- Road and Drainage Construction
- Road Maintenance
- Substandard Subdivisions
- Variances
- Penalties
- Appendix A --- Platting Guidelines
- Form of Sale
- Grandfather Clause
- Commercial Development
- Resubdivision
- Access to Public Road
- Size of Lot
- Adjacent Lots
- Family Grants
- Phased Subdivisions
- Property-line Adjustments
- Partial Financing
- Foreclosure
- Judicial Partition
- Appendix B --- Engineering Guidelines
- Lot Size
- Road Alignments
- Minimum Road Requirements
- Construction: General
- Subgrade
- Base Material
- Wearing Surface
- Concrete
- Street Names and Markers
- Drainage and Flood Control
- Driveways
- Appendix C --- Plat Notes
- Road Widening Easements
- Owner's Responsibilities
- Lien Holder's Release
- Lien Free Right-of-Way
- County Judge's Approval
- County Clerk's Approval
- Health Department Approval
How do I know if a property is in a flood plain?
Contact Williamson County And Cities Health Department (512) 930-4390
What do I need for a permit for sewage facilities?
Contact Williamson County And Cities Health Department (512) 930-4390
What are the zoning regulations in Williamson County?
There are no zoning regulations in Williamson County. If you are in the city's ETJ you must follow the city's zoning regulations.
How do I get my subdivision maintained by the county?
See
Subdivision Regulations: 6.2. & 6.3 Page 12.
When am I required to plat?
See
Subdivision Regulations: Item A6. Page 18. and Resubdivison Subdivision Regulations: Item 4. Page 9.
What signs must be posted for a resubdivision?
Notification signs are to be posted adjacent to the property (one per 300 feet of street frontage). These signs may be purchased from the County Engineer. The signs must be posted not less than 20 days prior to the Public Hearing.
How are street names and markers assigned?
See
Subdivision Regulations: item B9. Page 25. Also see the
amendment to Subdivision Regulations or call the 911 Addressing Department at (512) 930-3370.
How do I get a new address for my house?
You will need to contact the 911 Addressing Department at (512) 930-3370.
Do I need a building permit?
You will need to
contact the
Williamson County and Cities Health District for a "Certificate of
Compliance permit" which verifies if your property is in a flood plain. You will not need anything from the Road Dept, unless you are putting in a driveway (see
Culvert/Driveway Policy). If you are in a city or city ETJ you should check with that city.
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