Bellmead, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Bellmead | McLennan County | Central Texas | I-35 on the northeast edge of Waco
Bellmead is a city in McLennan County on the northeast edge of Waco along I-35. The City operates its own water and wastewater utility and sets tap fees, plat fees and zoning application fees in its Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix B), which is amended annually by ordinance during the budget process. The fees below are captured from the Master Fee Schedule as amended by Ordinance No. 2026-09, passed on third and final reading September 8, 2026. Verify current amounts with the City of Bellmead before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning, Plat and Site Plan Fees | Confirmed | Zoning change, SUP and variance $500 each; preliminary plat $400 + $5/lot; final plat $400 | Ord. No. 2026-09, 2026-09-08 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | Water tap $2,000 (3/4") to $3,250 (2"); sewer tap $2,000 (4") / $3,000 (6") | Ord. No. 2026-09, 2026-09-08 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No impact fee in the Master Fee Schedule | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | No special-district assessment schedule published | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: City of Bellmead Master Fee Schedule, Planning & Development section, as amended by Ordinance No. 2026-09 (passed on first and second reading August 11, 2026 and on third and final reading September 8, 2026; the approved September 8, 2026 minutes record the motion carried 5-1-0). The ordinance prints no separate effective date; fees apply from its effective date. The posted Master Fee Schedule carries no printed date and matches Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2026-09 line for line.
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning change application | $500 |
| Variance application | $500 |
| Specific use permit | $500 |
| Zoning verification letter | $75 |
| Intent to serve letter | $75 |
| PUD concept plan (zoning) | $500 |
| PUD preliminary and final plan (subdivision) | $500 |
Subdivision fees
| Plat Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minor plat (per plat) | $400 |
| Preliminary plat | $400 per plat + $5 per lot |
| Final plat (per plat) | $400 |
| Plat amendment (per plat) | $200 |
| Replat (per replat, if no preliminary plat) | $500 |
Review and other development fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Third-party review by external party | Actual cost + 10% |
| Engineering and attorney charges added by the City | Actual cost + 10% |
| New wireless tower construction | $200 |
| Wireless tower modification | $75 |
Utility Tap Fees
From the Tapping Fees table of the Master Fee Schedule as amended by Ordinance No. 2026-09. The City operates its own water and wastewater utility. Ordinance No. 2026-09 revised certain tapping fees: the 2-inch water tap rose from $3,150 under Ordinance No. 2025-008 to $3,250.
| Tap Size | Water Tap Fee | Sewer Tap Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $2,000 | - |
| 1" | $2,250 | - |
| 1 1/2" | $2,750 | - |
| 2" | $3,250 | - |
| 4" | Actual cost-plus 20% | $2,000 |
| 6" | Actual cost-plus 20% | $3,000 |
| 8" | Actual cost-plus 20% | Actual cost-plus 20% |
| Manhole set | - | Actual cost-plus 20% |
The schedule prints no sewer tap amount for the 3/4-inch through 2-inch rows; those cells are blank in the official schedule and no amount is inferred here.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were either not published by this jurisdiction as a dated fee schedule, not administered by it, or do not apply. 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.
Impact fees
No Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 water, wastewater or roadway impact fee appears in the Master Fee Schedule, the City list of recently approved ordinances or the City site. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
No public improvement district (PID), MUD or TIRZ assessment schedule was found on the City domain, and the Master Fee Schedule has no special-district lines. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Building permit fees
Building, license and other permit fees appear elsewhere in the Master Fee Schedule. Building trade permit fees are outside the scope of this page.
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 Bellmead Community Development / Utility Billing / Finance | Zoning, PUD, subdivision and review fees; water and sewer taps (Master Fee Schedule, Code Appendix B) | bellmeadtx.gov |
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 jurisdictions include Waco, Hewitt, Robinson and Woodway.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Master Fee Schedule (current posted copy; matches Ordinance No. 2026-09 Exhibit A) - SHA-256 4ece0951… | City of Bellmead | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council regular meeting packet, September 8, 2026 - Ordinance No. 2026-09 Master Fee Schedule, third and final reading - SHA-256 4fb2a397… | City of Bellmead | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council regular meeting packet, October 13, 2026 - minutes of September 8, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-09, motion carried 5-1-0) - SHA-256 d62da9c7… | City of Bellmead | 2026-10-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Bellmead before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Bellmead Master Fee Schedule as amended by Ordinance No. 2026-09, passed on third and final reading September 8, 2026. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee or special-district fee schedule, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Bellmead 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.