Local businesses in League City

League City, the largest city in Galveston County with 114,392 residents in the 2020 Census, runs permits, plan review, payments and inspection requests through its online portal on Tyler EnerGov. If a contractor says a job doesn't need a permit, look up the work type there.

Contractors register with the city through the same portal. They show insurance naming the city as certificate holder, at least $250,000, a state trade license where one applies and a state photo ID, and pay $150 a year. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors don't pay the $150 fee unless they take on general contracting.

League City windstorm inspections

Galveston County is one of TDI's first-tier coastal catastrophe areas. New construction, additions and repairs, re-roofs included, must be inspected for a WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance, which TWIA wind and hail coverage depends on. You can search a property's existing certificates on TDI's windstorm site.

• Power. League City is in ERCOT's retail-choice market; CenterPoint or TNMP delivers power depending on the address, and you choose the retail provider.
• Water. The city runs its own utility, and about 68% of supply is surface water from the Gulf Coast Water Authority and the City of Houston. Its toilet rebate credits half the price of a WaterSense toilet, up to $100 for the first.
• Trees. Removing a protected tree needs a city permit, but the owner of a legally conforming single-family home may remove trees on that lot without one.
• Flooding. FEMA is preparing new flood maps for Galveston County. Check your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask the city's floodplain staff about pending changes.
• Mosquitoes. Galveston County Mosquito Control sprays residential areas; request a spray at 800-842-5622.
• Heavy trash. Up to two items per collection day, out by 7 a.m.; refrigerant appliances must be drained and tagged first.

Property is appraised by the Galveston Central Appraisal District, which takes protests online. Short-term rentals need an annual city permit with a safety inspection.

League City home services

• Roofing companies and the windstorm inspection
• AC repair, plumbers and electricians
• Pest control and cleaning services
• Movers

League City yard and outdoor services

• Pool service
• Tree service
• Pressure washing

League City professional services

• Divorce lawyers and family law
• Dentists
• Real estate agents
• Gyms

League City belongs to our Houston and Gulf Coast region. Compare Friendswood and Webster, or Galveston, which also sits in Galveston County's windstorm area.