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Property Maintenance in Georgetown, TX (2026)

5 verified property maintenance rules for Georgetown, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

Georgetown residents use carts provided through Texas Disposal Systems in 95-, 65-, or 35-gallon sizes. All materials must fit inside the cart; extra bags or bundles outside the cart require a $5.20 Bag Tag. Refuse left outside a building other than in approved containers violates Sec. 8.20.080.

Georgetown Trash and Recycling Cart Rules

Some Restrictions

Property Blight

Georgetown's Code Compliance division enforces Chapter 8.20 (Nuisances) and Chapter 8.28 (junked vehicles). Refuse, brush, and unsightly accumulations outside a building are prohibited, and inoperable, wrecked, or unregistered vehicles on private property are declared a nuisance subject to removal.

Georgetown Nuisance Abatement and Junked Vehicles

Some Restrictions

Vacant Lot Maintenance

On an undeveloped (vacant) lot in Georgetown, weeds and grass become a violation when they exceed 12 inches, versus 6 inches on a developed lot, under Sec. 8.20.100. Owners must also keep the strip from the property line to the curb clear of tall vegetation and brush.

Georgetown Vacant and Undeveloped Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Garage Sale Rules

Georgetown does not require a permit for a garage or yard sale. Sale signs are limited to 4 square feet on-site, off-site signs must be within 1,000 feet of the sale, and no signs may be attached to utility poles, street signs, or traffic devices under UDC Sec. 10.03.020.

Georgetown Garage Sale and Sign Rules

Few Restrictions

Weeds & Overgrown Grass

Georgetown caps grass and weeds at 6 inches on developed lots and 12 inches on undeveloped lots under Sec. 8.20.100. Owners must also keep the area from their property line to the curb free of tall weeds, grass, brush, and unsightly vegetation.

Georgetown Weeds and Grass Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Williamson County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Georgetown city rules.

Property Maintenance in Williamson County