

You can view the Williamson County wet/dry maps here. The packet must be approved by the city of Georgetown and the Williamson County Clerk. If you’re serving alcohol, you’ll need to contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commision (TABC) to receive a prequalification packet.

You can visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to learn if you need to take further action. However, some businesses working in industries such as cosmetology, barbering, sanitation or towing may be subject to their own licensing requirements of state regulatory bodies. The state of Texas does not require a business or occupational license/permit. For more information about COAs, including the application process, click here.

A COA is an approval issued by the Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) or by the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC). This application is not transferable, so anytime the business owner, business name or business address changes, a new application will need to be submitted.įor businesses who plan to install signage within Georgetown’s commercial historic district, they will need to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). All businesses in the City of Georgetown require a valid Commercial Service Application ( Certificate of Occupancy Permit) prior to occupying the business space or opening to the general public.
