Allen, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Allen | Collin County | North Texas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA (US-75 corridor between Plano and McKinney)
Allen is an incorporated home rule city in Collin County on US-75, between Plano and McKinney in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex. The City administers zoning, specific use permit, site plan, and platting application fees through Community Development, and water and sewer tap fees and per-unit Capital Improvement (water/sewer capital recovery) charges through Public Works. The fees below are captured from the City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule (updated June 10, 2026). Verify current amounts with the City of Allen before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Application Fees (zoning, PD, SUP, site plan, platting) | Confirmed | Straight zoning $750; Planned Development $1,300 + $10/acre; site plan $750; final plat (SF) $500 + $10/lot | Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated June 10, 2026) |
| Utility Tap / Meter Fees (water and sewer) | Confirmed | Water tap from $400 (+ $55 meter); sewer tap $260 (4 in.) / $300 (6 in.) | Ord. No. 2645-8-07 (Res. No. 3523-10-17(R)) |
| Capital Improvement Fees (per-unit water/sewer capital recovery) | Confirmed | SF detached $105 water + $105 sewer/unit; multifamily $63 + $63/unit; commercial $250 + $250/acre | City of Allen Capital Improvement Fees, Res. No. 2645-8-07(R) |
| Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ) | Not administered | No city-administered special-district development or application fee appears in the consolidated fee schedule | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Application Fees
Source: City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule (Land Development / Application Fees, updated June 10, 2026; adopting instruments include Res. No. 4099-8-24(R)). Planned Development, Specific Use Permit, and certain plat fees carry a per-acre or per-lot add-on as shown.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Straight Zoning (no Planned Development) | $750.00 |
| Planned Development & PD Amendment | $1,300.00 + $10/acre |
| PD Text Amendment Only | $700.00 + $10/acre |
| Specific Use Permit (new development) | $700.00 + $10/acre |
| Specific Use Permit (minor / existing development) | $450.00 |
| Public Hearing Fee | $300.00 |
| Site Plan | $750.00 |
| Site Plan Amendment | $450.00 |
| Board of Adjustment Request | $250.00 |
| Sign Control Board / Building Standards Commission Request | $200.00 |
| Preliminary Plat - Single-Family Residential | $350.00 + $5/lot |
| Preliminary Plat - Non-Residential | $500.00 + $25/acre |
| General Development Plan | $350.00 + $10/acre |
| Final Plat - Single-Family Residential | $500.00 + $10/lot |
| Final Plat - Non-Residential | $500.00 + $25/acre |
| Amending Plat / Conveyance Plat | $450.00 |
| Combination Plat - Non-Residential | $500.00 + $25/acre |
| Plat Filing / Recordation Fee | $65 first page + $50 each additional page + $0.25/page copies |
| Temporary Use / Special Event / Tree Removal Permit | $100.00 each |
| Park Fees | $645.00 per residential unit |
| Certificate of Occupancy (change in occupancy / use) | $125.00 |
Authority: City of Allen Community Development (Planning). County plat filing fees are paid separately and set by Collin County.
Utility Tap and Meter Fees
Source: City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule, Water and Sewer Fees - Tap Fee and Meter Settings (Ord. No. 2645-8-07; Res. No. 3523-10-17(R)). Water service tap fees are shown with the corresponding meter fee. For larger meters, the cost includes the actual meter cost at the time of set.
| Service | Tap Fee | Meter Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Water Service Tap - 5/8 inch | $400.00 | + $55.00 |
| Water Service Tap - 3/4 inch | $400.00 | + $55.00 |
| Water Service Tap - 1 inch | $420.00 | + $60.00 |
| Water Service Tap - 1.5 inch | $580.00 | + $110.00 |
| Water Service Tap - 2 inch | $660.00 | + $140.00 |
| Water Service Tap - 3 / 4 / 6 inch | Individual quote | + $210 / $320 / $460 |
| Sewer Tap - 4 inch | $260.00 | - |
| Sewer Tap - 6 inch | $300.00 | - |
Authority: City of Allen Public Works. These are the one-time developer-side connection charges; recurring monthly water and sewer utility rates are billed separately and are not development costs.
Capital Improvement (Water and Sewer) Fees
Source: City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule, Capital Improvement Fees (City of Allen Capital Improvement Fees, Res. No. 2645-8-07(R)). The City labels these per-unit water and sewer capital recovery charges on new development Capital Improvement Fees; they are the impact-fee family for this jurisdiction. Residential charges are per unit; commercial and industrial charges are per acre.
| Development Type | Water | Sewer |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family residential, detached | $105.00 / unit | $105.00 / unit |
| Single-family residential, attached | $84.00 / unit | $84.00 / unit |
| Mobile homes | $84.00 / unit | $84.00 / unit |
| Multifamily, apartments, condominiums | $63.00 / unit | $63.00 / unit |
| Commercial, industrial | $250.00 / acre | $250.00 / acre |
If a separate Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee study or schedule with different amounts also exists for the City of Allen, confirm the governing figures directly with the City. See the impact fees guide for how Chapter 395 works.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were either not published in the City's official development fee sources or are not administered by this jurisdiction. They are disclosed here rather than estimated, paraphrased from a non-official source, or omitted silently. These items remain under limited-coverage review until any remaining gaps are closed from official sources.
Currency caveat
The zoning, tap, and Capital Improvement fees on this page derive from the City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule stamped "Updated: June 10, 2026". Fee schedules change. Confirm current amounts directly with the City of Allen before relying on them.
Chapter 395 impact fee study
The City records per-unit water and sewer capital recovery charges as "Capital Improvement Fees" in the consolidated schedule. A separate formal Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee study with distinct roadway, water, or wastewater amounts was not isolated on this pass. Closed-search outcome: if a discrete Chapter 395 schedule is later published, it will be reconciled here.
Special district fees
No city-administered special-district line item (PID or TIRZ development or application fee) appears in the consolidated fee schedule. Any special-district assessments would be levied by the district under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372 (PID) or Chapter 311 (TIRZ), not through the City fee schedule. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Cash proffers are a Virginia statutory instrument under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303.4 with no Texas counterpart. Texas exactions run through Local Government Code Chapter 212 (subdivision and development) and Chapter 395 (impact fees). Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Allen Community Development (Planning) | Zoning, PD, specific use permit, site plan, and platting fees | cityofallen.org |
| City of Allen Public Works | Water and sewer tap and meter fees; Capital Improvement (water/sewer capital recovery) fees | cityofallen.org |
See the impact fees guide for how Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 works, and the Texas hub for other jurisdictions covered by ZoneFee. Nearby covered DFW jurisdictions include Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and Richardson.
Sources
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-09-17. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Allen (Community Development / Public Works) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Allen consolidated Fee Schedule (updated June 10, 2026). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. As noted above, per-unit water and sewer capital recovery charges are recorded by the City as Capital Improvement Fees; a separate formal Chapter 395 impact fee study was not isolated, no city-administered special-district fee exists in the schedule, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Allen before relying on this data for land acquisition, project budgeting, or any financial decision. This page is for research and due-diligence reference only - it is not legal or financial advice.