Canyon, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Canyon | Randall County seat | Texas Panhandle | Interstate 27 south of Amarillo
Canyon is a home-rule city and the Randall County seat in the Texas Panhandle, about 15 miles south of Amarillo on Interstate 27. The City operates its own water utility and publishes a single annually adopted 2026-2027 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees, headed "Adopted June 2, 2026," which covers zoning, subdivision, engineering review, and water tap fees. The fees below are captured from that schedule. Verify current amounts with the City of Canyon before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Fees (zoning change, SUP, variance, platting, engineering review) | Confirmed | Zoning change $200; SUP $200; final plat $350; preliminary plat $175 + $10 per acre over 1 acre | 2026-2027 Master Schedule, adopted 2026-06-02 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water and fire taps) | Confirmed | 1" meter and tap $850; 2" meter and tap $5,300; 4" domestic tap $7,600 | 2026-2027 Master Schedule, adopted 2026-06-02 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No adopted impact fee schedule published by the City | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD) | Not administered by the City | No developer-paid special-district fee in the City schedule | - |
| 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 Canyon 2026-2027 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees, "Adopted June 2, 2026," Planning and Development section (Zoning Fees and Subdivision Development Fees). The schedule prints an adoption date but no adopting resolution or ordinance number. The City's Platting and Development Guide states the fee schedule is adopted by the City Commission and updated annually.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning Change Request | $200 |
| Specific Use Permit | $200 |
| Board of Adjustment - Appeal or Variance Request | $200 |
| Alcohol Sales Location Variance Request | $150 |
| Technology Fee for Each Zoning Fee | $15 |
| Mailed Public Hearing Notices | $1 per mailed notice |
| Notices in the Newspaper | $75 |
| Final Plat | $350 flat fee |
| Replat | $200 + $10 per acre over 1 acre |
| Preliminary Plat Submittal Fee | $175 + $10 per acre over 1 acre |
| Minor Preliminary Plat Submittal Fee | $50 |
| Minor Plat | $100 |
| Concept Plan Submittal Fee | $150 |
| Minor Subdivision Waiver | $80 |
| Major Subdivision Waiver | $800 |
| Technology Fee (plats) | $15 per plat |
| ETJ Release Petition Submittal | $500 (paid at time of petition submittal) |
| Floodplain Development Permit | $200 |
Development design and drainage review
Engineering review of development design and drainage (initial review and re-review) is billed hourly at the actual cost assessed to the City by a third-party reviewer: Registered Engineer $195 per hour, Engineer (EIT) $150 per hour, Engineering Technician I $110 per hour, Engineering Technician II $120 per hour, Engineering Survey $210 per hour, and Clerical $75 per hour.
Authority: City of Canyon Planning & Development. Building, trade, and contractor permit fees in the same schedule are construction-permit charges and are not covered here.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Canyon 2026-2027 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees, "Adopted June 2, 2026," Utilities section (Water Tap Fees and Fire Taps). Each row is shown with the qualifier printed beside it in the schedule.
| Tap / Meter | Fee | Printed Qualifier |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" Meter | $125 | Upgrades only - does not include new tap |
| 1" Meter | $850 | Upgrade from 5/8" or 3/4" |
| 1" Meter | $400 | Meter only (new subdivisions) |
| 1" Meter | $850 | Meter and tap |
| 2" Meter | $1,650 | Meter only |
| 2" Meter | $5,300 | Meter and tap |
| 4" Domestic Tap | $7,600 | - |
| 6" Tap | $12,300 | - |
| Fire Tap 2" | $1,300 | - |
| Fire Tap 4" | $2,400 | - |
| Fire Tap 6" | $2,900 | - |
The schedule's Utilities section lists water taps and fire taps only; it prints no separate sewer tap amount. Utility service deposits and monthly water rates in the same section are account and usage charges, not development fees, and are not covered 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
The 13-page 2026-2027 Master Schedule contains no impact fee line, the City sitemap has no impact-fee page, and the City's Platting and Development Guide does not mention impact fees. No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee schedule was found on the City domain. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Sewer tap fees
The Master Schedule prints water and fire tap amounts but no sewer tap amount. Contact the City of Canyon Utilities for sewer connection charges.
Special district fees
The Master Schedule contains no public improvement district (PID), municipal utility district (MUD), or other special-district fee. The City operates Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (Downtown Canyon), but a TIRZ captures ad valorem tax increment and is not a developer-paid fee. 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 Canyon Planning & Development | Zoning, specific use permit, variance, platting, floodplain, and engineering review fees | canyontx.gov |
| City of Canyon Utilities | Water tap, meter, and fire tap fees | canyontx.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 Panhandle and South Plains jurisdictions include Amarillo, and Lubbock.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees, adopted June 2, 2026 (13 pages) - SHA-256 d0accfda… | City of Canyon | 2026-10-08 |
| Planning & Development page (links the 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule) | City of Canyon | 2026-10-08 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-08. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Canyon (Planning & Development / Utilities) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Canyon 2026-2027 Master Schedule of Charges and Fees, adopted June 2, 2026. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change, and the City updates this schedule annually. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee schedule and no sewer tap amount, no special-district fee is administered by the City, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Canyon 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.