What Are Texas Impact Fees?
Texas impact fees are governed by Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code, which authorizes cities to charge for water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage capacity based on land-use assumptions and capital improvements plans — but not for parks, schools, or public safety.
Fast-growing suburbs across DFW, Austin, and Houston levy the state's largest fees, with water and roadway charges leading. Texas figures on impactfees.org blend published schedules and model estimates for early feasibility.
Texas figures are illustrative estimates from our statewide cost model — calibrated to local construction costs and community size — rather than sourced fee schedules. Use them for early budgeting and site comparison, and see our methodology for how estimates are built.
Counties Covered
Our calculator covers all 254 Texas counties:
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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.
How the Calculator Works
- Pick your development type — Single-family, multifamily, commercial, industrial, or office.
- Search or pin your site — Enter an address or drop a pin anywhere in Texas.
- We identify the jurisdiction — City, county, and state are resolved automatically.
- Get an instant breakdown — Water, sewer, road, park, school, and fire fees by category — sourced where researched, clearly-labeled estimates where not.