Dayton, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Dayton | Liberty County | Greater Houston east | US-90 and SH-146
Dayton is a city in Liberty County on US-90 and SH-146, east of Houston. The City operates its own water and wastewater utility and levies water and wastewater impact fees by meter size. Its platting, zoning and tap fees are set in the Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A) as amended by Ordinance O2025-27 on November 17, 2025, and its impact fees were updated by Ordinance No. O2026-15 on May 28, 2026 with a twelve-month delay before the new rates apply. Verify current amounts with the City of Dayton before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, wastewater) | Confirmed | 3/4" meter: water $4,504 / wastewater $6,595 now; $6,540 / $8,784 under O2026-15 after a 12-month delay | Appendix A Secs. 12.500-12.600; Ord. O2026-15 (2026-05-28) |
| Planning, Zoning and Plat Fees | Confirmed | Residential plat $350.00 + $3.00/lot; zoning map amendment $400.00; CUP $400.00; variance $400.00 | Ord. O2025-27 (2025-11-17) |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | 3/4" water tap $900.00 short side / $2,050.00 long side; residential 4" wastewater tap $825.00 / $1,000.00 | Ord. O2025-27 (2025-11-17) |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | No special district fee published | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
Source: City of Dayton Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A), Secs. 12.500 and 12.600, which set the assessment and collection rate charged against new development by meter size, and Ordinance No. O2026-15. The City Council passed Ordinance No. O2026-15 on May 28, 2026 by a 5-0 vote. It amends Secs. 12.400-12.600 with new maximum allowable rates, and its Section 4 states that the City shall continue assessing impact fees at the existing rates for the next twelve months and then increase them to the maximum allowable rates. No calendar date for the change is printed. The minutes note the delay lets developers who file a preliminary plat within the twelve-month window remain under the current schedule.
Rates assessed during the twelve-month window (existing schedule)
| Meter size | Service unit equivalent | Water impact fee | Wastewater impact fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1.0 | $4,504 | $6,595 |
| 1" | 1.7 | $7,507 | $10,992 |
| 1 1/2" | 3.3 | $15,013 | $21,983 |
| 2" | 5.3 | $24,021 | $35,173 |
| 3" | 11.7 | $52,547 | $76,942 |
| 4" | 20.0 | $90,080 | $131,900 |
| 6" | 45.0 | $202,680 | $296,775 |
| 8" | 53.3 | $240,213 | $351,733 |
Rates under Ordinance No. O2026-15 (after the twelve-month delay)
| Meter size | Service unit equivalent | Water impact fee | Wastewater impact fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1.0 | $6,540 | $8,784 |
| 1" | 1.7 | $11,118 | $14,932 |
| 1 1/2" | 3.1 | $20,274 | $27,230 |
| 2" | 5.0 | $32,700 | $43,920 |
| 3" | 17.5 | $114,450 | $268,170 |
| 4" | 34.3 | $224,322 | $301,291 |
| 6" | 62.5 | $408,750 | $549,000 |
Planning, Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Appendix A, Article 8.000 Municipal Planning and Zoning. The posted schedule prints no date; it reflects Ordinance O2025-27, which the City Council approved on November 17, 2025.
Platting (Sec. 8.01)
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential preliminary or final plat | $350.00 plus $3.00 per lot |
| Commercial preliminary or final plat | $350.00 plus $10.00 per acre |
| Replat | $450.00 |
| Minor plat | $150.00 |
| Amending plat | $150.00 |
| Recording: one plat page and one tax certificate | $125.00 |
| Each additional plat page and tax certificate | $20.00 per page + $5.00 per tax certificate |
Development review (Sec. 8.02)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-development meeting - projects seeking a development agreement | $500.00 |
| Pre-development meeting - projects exceeding 10 acres | $500.00 |
| Pre-development meeting - projects 5 to 10 acres | $250.00 |
| Planned development district (requires a pre-development meeting) | $500.00 |
| Traffic impact analysis plan review | $250.00 + engineering and consultant fees |
| Site plan / landscaping and irrigation plan review | $250.00 |
Planning and Zoning Commission (Sec. 8.03)
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning map amendment | $400.00 |
| Waiver | $200.00 |
| Conditional use permit | $400.00 |
| Variance | $400.00 |
Utility Tap and Connection Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Appendix A, Article 11.400, potable water and wastewater tap fees (Ordinance O2025-27). Water tap fees do not include the meter, radio or box. Taps of 1 1/2 inches and larger are performed by a licensed contractor at the owner's expense with City civil inspection; meters and radios are sold at market cost.
| Item | Short side | Long side |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" water meter tap | $900.00 | $2,050.00 |
| 1" water meter tap | $1,050.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Residential 4" wastewater tap | $825.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Double meter box | $250.00 |
| Single meter box | $125.00 |
| Civil inspector fee | $55.00 |
| Meter and radio, 3/4" and up | Market cost at time of install |
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.
Special district fees
The Master Fee Schedule has no PID, MUD or TIRZ assessment or developer fee, and none was found in the City council records reviewed. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Building permit fees
Building and trade permit fees also appear in the Master Fee Schedule. They 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 Dayton - City Secretary, Planning and Public Works (Master Fee Schedule, Ord. O2025-27; impact fees, Ord. O2026-15) | Water and wastewater impact fees; platting, development review, zoning, CUP and variance fees; water and wastewater taps | cityofdaytontx.com |
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 Baytown, Humble, Cleveland and Houston.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Ordinances Appendix A Fee Schedule (Master Fee Schedule) - SHA-256 c0aceb84… | City of Dayton | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council minutes, November 17, 2025 (Ordinance O2025-27 approved) - SHA-256 6808d1a3… | City of Dayton | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council agenda packet, May 28, 2026: Ordinance No. O2026-15 (packet copy) - SHA-256 02e170c5… | City of Dayton | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council minutes, May 28, 2026 (Ordinance No. O2026-15 passed, signed) - SHA-256 4b72e0c7… | City of Dayton | 2026-11-02 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-11-02. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Dayton before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Dayton Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Appendix A) as amended by Ordinance O2025-27, and from Ordinance No. O2026-15 (impact fees, passed May 28, 2026). As noted above, no special district fee is published 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 Dayton 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.