What Are Texas Impact Fees?
Texas impact fees are one-time charges authorized under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. Cities, counties, and certain districts use them to recover the capital cost of water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway facilities required to serve new development. Each jurisdiction must adopt a Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan and update its fees at least every five years.
Texas does not authorize impact fees for parks, schools, or public safety, so totals are typically lower than in Florida or Arizona — but in high-growth suburbs around Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston, water and roadway fees alone can run $10,000–$25,000 per single-family lot.
Major Counties Covered
Our calculator works statewide. The fastest-growing counties include:
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Major Texas Markets
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Houston / Harris
Water and wastewater capacity fees are the primary cost components.
Dallas / Dallas
Roadway and water/wastewater fees vary by service area.
Austin / Travis
Among the highest water and wastewater fees in the state.
San Antonio / Bexar
SAWS water and wastewater impact fees apply to most new connections.
Fort Worth / Tarrant
Water, wastewater, and roadway fees vary by zone.
Frisco / Collin & Denton
High-growth suburb with substantial roadway and utility fees.
Plano / Collin
Water and wastewater fees are key for infill and redevelopment.
Round Rock / Williamson
Roadway and utility fees reflect rapid Austin-metro growth.
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- Pick your development type — Single-family, multi-family, townhome, or commercial.
- Get instant estimates — Water, wastewater, and roadway fees broken down by jurisdiction.