Elgin, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Elgin | Bastrop County | Austin metro east | US-290
Elgin is a city on US-290 in northern Bastrop County, east of Austin. The City operates its own water and wastewater utility. The Elgin Master Fee Schedule is adopted each year by the City Council with the budget; the FY 2026-27 schedule takes effect on and after October 1, 2026 and sets the zoning, plat and utility tap fees shown here. Many development fees add Professional Recovery Fees (PRF) of 115% of consultant review and inspection cost. Verify current amounts with the City of Elgin before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, sewer) | Unavailable via official sources | City collects impact fees; per-unit schedule not published on the City site | - |
| Zoning, Plat and Land Use Fees | Confirmed | Non-PDD rezoning $600.00-$2,000.00 + PRF; PDD rezoning $1,500.00-$5,000 + PRF; SUP $600.00 + PRF; preliminary plat $55.00/lot or $1,000.00 + PRF | Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (effective 2026-10-01) |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | Water tap 3/4" $2,000.00 to 2" $3,500.00; sewer tap 4" $2,000.00 to 8" $3,000.00; meter set from $150.00 | Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (effective 2026-10-01) |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | No district levy published (creation application fee only) | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning, Plat and Land Use Fees
Source: City of Elgin Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), Section F Development Services, effective on and after October 1, 2026. The City Fee Schedule page states that the schedule is adopted each year by the City Council as part of the budget process and is effective October 1, 2026. PRF (Professional Recovery Fees) means 115% of the cost of consultant review or inspection.
Zoning and land use
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Specific use permit | $600.00 + PRF |
| Comprehensive plan amendment | $725.00 + PRF |
| Zoning variance - non-residential / residential applicant | $600.00 + PRF / $200.00 + PRF |
| Special exception - non-residential / residential use applicant | $600.00 + PRF / $200.00 + PRF |
| Zoning change - PDD rezoning, under 5 acres / 5 to 10 acres / over 10 acres | $1,500.00 + PRF / $3,000.00 + PRF / $5,000 + PRF |
| Zoning change - non-PDD rezoning, under 3 acres / 3 to 10 acres / over 10 acres | $600.00 + PRF / $1,000.00 + PRF / $2,000.00 + PRF |
| PDD zoning modification, under 5 acres / 5 to 10 acres / over 10 acres | $750.00 + PRF / $1,500.00 + PRF / $2,500.00 + PRF |
| Special purpose district (i.e. MUD or PID) application | $25,000.00 + PRF |
| Appeals | $1,000.00 + PRF |
| Zoning verification letter | $65.00 |
| Annexation development agreement | $1,000.00 + PRF |
| Other development agreement | $3000.00 + PRF |
| Development agreement modification | $2,000.00 + PRF |
Plats
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Concept plan | $1,000.00 + PRF |
| Preliminary plat | $55.00 per lot or $1,000.00, whichever is greater + PRF |
| Preliminary plat amendment | $55.00 per lot or $600.00, whichever is greater + PRF |
| Final plat | $60.00 or $850.00, whichever is greater + PRF (as printed) |
| Short form plat | $500.00 + PRF |
| Replat | $55.00 per lot or $850.00, whichever is greater + PRF |
| Plat amendment | $500.00 + PRF |
| Plat vacation | $600.00 + PRF |
| Subdivision variance | $600.00 + PRF |
| Parkland fee | $1,000.00 per residential lot or $5000.00 per acre for commercial/industrial lot |
Utility Tap and Connection Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Sections H (Water) and I (Wastewater), effective on and after October 1, 2026. An additional $500.00 is assessed if the street must be cut or bored to make a water or sewer tap.
| Size | Water tap fee | Meter set fee | Sewer tap fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $2,000.00 | $150.00 | - |
| 1" | $2,500.00 | $200.00 | - |
| 1 1/2" | $3,000.00 | $400.00 | - |
| 2" | $3,500.00 | $500.00 | - |
| Over 2" | Labor, equipment and material cost + 10% | Cost + 10% | - |
| 4" | - | - | $2,000.00 |
| 6" | - | - | $2,500.00 |
| 8" | - | - | $3,000.00 |
| Over 8" | - | - | Labor, equipment and material cost + 10% |
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 City of Elgin collects water and sewer impact fees, but no per-unit impact fee schedule was found on the City site. The FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule has no impact fee lines, and the planning, utilities and development code pages do not post one. ZoneFee does not show impact fee amounts for Elgin. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The Master Fee Schedule lists only an application fee for creating a special purpose district such as a MUD or PID (shown above). No district assessment or levy schedule was found. 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 Elgin - Development Services, Utilities and Finance (Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27) | Zoning, SUP, variance, rezoning, PDD and plat fees; water and sewer taps and meter sets; water and sewer impact fees (schedule not published) | elgintexas.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 Manor, Bastrop, Taylor, Hutto and Pflugerville.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (Exhibit A, effective on and after October 1, 2026) - SHA-256 a508b1e1… | City of Elgin | 2026-11-02 |
| Fee Schedule page (schedule effective October 1, 2026) - SHA-256 62669447… | City of Elgin | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council agenda packet, October 13, 2026: ordinance updating the Comprehensive Schedule of Fees and Charges (packet copy) - SHA-256 dfe07870… | City of Elgin | 2026-11-02 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-11-02. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Elgin before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Elgin Master Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27, effective on and after October 1, 2026. As noted above, the City impact fee schedule is not published on the City site, no special district levy 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 Elgin 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.