Gatesville, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Gatesville | Coryell County seat | Central Texas | US 84 / SH 36 west of Waco
Gatesville is the county seat of Coryell County in Central Texas, on US 84 and SH 36 west of Waco and north of Fort Cavazos. The City operates its own water and sewer utility and sets tap, front-foot connection, and main-extension charges. The fees below are captured from the City of Gatesville Fee Schedule booklet, which is printed "Effective October 1, 2026" and cites Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 as amended by Ordinances 2025-17, 2025-20, 2025-24, 2026-09, and 2026-17. Verify current amounts with the City of Gatesville before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Fees (platting, zoning change, SUP, variance) | Confirmed | Plat $250.00 + $5.00/lot; zoning change $250.00 | Fee Schedule, effective 2026-10-01 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water and sewer taps, front-foot and main extension) | Confirmed | 3/4" water tap $1,546.25; sewer tap minimum $1,767.00 + front footage | Fee Schedule, effective 2026-10-01 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No impact fee line in the City Fee Schedule | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD) | Unavailable via official sources | No special-district fee found in City sources | - |
| 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 Gatesville Fee Schedule, "Planning & Development," effective October 1, 2026 (Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 as amended by Ordinances 2025-17, 2025-20, 2025-24, 2026-09, and 2026-17).
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Platting (preliminary, final, amendment, minor, replat) | $250.00 per plat + $5.00 per lot |
| Zoning change application | $250.00 |
| Specific use permit application | $250.00 |
| Variance application | $250.00 |
| Annexation | $250.00 |
| Rights-of-way / road / alley abandonment | $250.00 |
| Zoning verification letter | $25.00 |
| Third party review | Actual cost |
Building and trade permit fees in the same booklet are construction-permit charges and are not covered here.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Gatesville Fee Schedule, "Utilities - Tap and connection charges" and front-foot connection and main extension rates, effective October 1, 2026.
Water connections or taps
The schedule prints four separate columns for each meter size. It does not state which columns apply together, so they are shown as published and are not added into a total.
| Meter Size | Tap | Meter/Box | Meter | Per Foot Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" meter | $1,546.25 | $433.00 | $398.00 | $31.90 |
| 1" meter | $1,671.85 | $545.00 | $510.00 | $32.20 |
| 1 1/2" meter | $2,207.20 | $1,084.00 | $1,014.00 | $33.90 |
| 2" meter | $2,315.60 | $1,270.00 | $1,200.00 | $34.75 |
The standard tap fee covers up to 40 feet. If the tap requires more than 40 feet of material, the customer is charged for each additional foot.
Sewer connections or taps
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sewer connection tap (4" taps only) | Minimum charge of $1,767.00, plus front footage |
| Per foot charge | $43.20 |
A sewer tap includes the cost of tapping, sewer pipe, wyes, and other materials needed to extend service to the nearest property or easement line, and street repair whenever required. The additional cost of larger taps is paid by the customer. For sewers in business areas or deep-cut connections, cost estimates are furnished on request and must be deposited with the City before work is done.
Connection to City-installed lines and main extensions
| Item | Water | Sewer |
|---|---|---|
| Connection to City-installed line - 12" main | $49.60 / front foot | $28.40 / front foot |
| Connection to City-installed line - 10" main | $35.30 / front foot | $19.65 / front foot |
| Connection to City-installed line - 8" main | $22.80 / front foot | $17.10 / front foot |
| Connection to City-installed line - minimum 6" main | $16.20 / front foot | $12.00 / front foot |
| Main extension to the applicant's property line plus right-of-way length - 8" PVC | $100.00 / linear foot | Fee determined upon request |
| Main extension to the applicant's property line plus right-of-way length - 6" PVC | $80.00 / linear foot | Fee determined upon request |
If the water line is larger than an 8-inch main, the extension fee is determined on request. Monthly water and sewer rates in the same booklet are 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 consolidated 17-page Fee Schedule (all City fees, Chapter 18) contains no impact fee line, and the City sitemap has no impact fee page. The development-scaled water and sewer charges the City does publish are the tap, front-foot connection, and main extension fees shown above. No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee schedule was found. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The Fee Schedule contains no public improvement district (PID), municipal utility district (MUD), or other special-district fee, and no such page appears in the City sitemap or Development Services pages. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
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 Gatesville Development Services | Platting, zoning change, specific use permit, and variance fees | gatesvilletx.com |
| City of Gatesville Finance / Utility Billing | Water and sewer taps, front-foot connection, and main extension charges | gatesvilletx.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 Central Texas jurisdictions include Copperas Cove, Killeen, and Waco.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gatesville Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2026 (Chapter 18; Ordinances 2025-17, 2025-20, 2025-24, 2026-09, and 2026-17; 17 pages) - SHA-256 50933bd7… | City of Gatesville | 2026-10-07 |
| Finance department page (links the Fee Schedule booklet) | City of Gatesville | 2026-10-07 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Gatesville (Development Services / Finance) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Gatesville Fee Schedule, effective October 1, 2026. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change, and the City amends Chapter 18 by ordinance. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee schedule, no special-district fee was found in City sources, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Gatesville 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.