Hitchcock, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Hitchcock | Galveston County | Houston-Gulf Coast | SH-6 between Santa Fe and La Marque
Hitchcock is a home-rule city in central Galveston County on SH-6 between Santa Fe and La Marque, west of I-45. The City operates its own water and wastewater utility and sets water and sewer tap fees, meter charges, plat fees and zoning application fees in its Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The fees below are captured from the FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by Ordinance No. 2026-017 on September 21, 2026, effective October 1, 2026. Verify current amounts with the City of Hitchcock 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 | Re-zoning $750; variance $750; SUP $500; plats from $575 + $30/lot + county filing fees | Ord. No. 2026-017, eff. 2026-10-01 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | Water tap $1,300 (3/4") to $2,000 (1 1/2" and up); 4" sewer tap $1,100; each plus actual cost and labor | Ord. No. 2026-017, eff. 2026-10-01 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No impact fee in the FY2027 or FY2026 fee schedules | - |
| Special District Fees (PID) | Unavailable via official sources | Gulf Breeze PID active; no assessment roll with per-lot amounts published | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: Exhibit A "City of Hitchcock FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule" to Ordinance No. 2026-017, in the official September 21, 2026 City Council agenda packet (item 13). Section 1 of the ordinance adopts the schedule "with an effective date of October 1, 2026". The approved, signed minutes of the September 21, 2026 meeting record that the ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule passed 4-0. The amounts below are from the Platting, General Fees and Zoning sections (schedule pages 5-8).
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Re-zoning application, per parcel | $750 |
| Re-zoning application, over 5 acres | $750 (may require consultant fees and/or legal fees) |
| Zoning verification letter | $50 |
| Request for variance | $750 |
| Request for a specific use permit | $500 + certified mail out fees |
| Board of Adjustment appeal | $500 each |
| Vested rights petition or development rights determination | $500 plus City Attorney fees |
| Floodplain development permit | $100 plus consultant fees |
Plats
| Plat Item | Single Family and Ag Residential | Non-Residential / Mixed Use / Other Residential |
|---|---|---|
| Minor plat / minor replat (administratively approved) | $575 + $30/lot + County F. fees | $875 + $40/acre + County F. fees |
| Amending plat (administratively approved) | $375 + $30/lot + County F. fees | $575 + $40/acre + County F. fees |
| Preliminary / Final Plat / Replat | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single family and ag residential, 0 to 5 acres | $575 + $30/lot + County F. fees |
| Single family and ag residential, 5+ to 10 acres | $825 + $30/lot + County F. fees |
| Single family and ag residential, 10+ to 20 acres | $1,075 + $30/lot + County F. fees |
| Single family and ag residential, 20+ to 50 acres | $1,575 + $30/lot + County F. fees |
| Single family and ag residential, 50+ acres | $2,075 + $30/lot + County F. fees |
| Other residential / non-residential / mixed use / PUD | $1,075 + $50/acre and/or $30/lot, whichever is greater, + County F. fees |
Other plat and review fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Extension of plat approval | $325 |
| Vacation of plat | $1,075 |
| Exemption from platting | $575 |
| Extension of time | $250 per extension |
| Postponement (agenda with a scheduled public hearing) | $100 |
| Consultant fees | Actual consultant fees plus 15% administration fee; $2,000 minimum deposit (staff may reduce to $750 for minor projects) |
| Legal fees | Actual legal fees plus 10% administration fee |
Utility Tap Fees
From the Utilities - New Service Fees section of the FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (schedule pages 23-24; Code Title V, Ch. 51, Sec. 51.23). Tap fees are a base amount plus actual cost and labor; the schedule allows adjustment of fees in accordance with the cost of providing utility service, and commercial account service fees are based on the actual cost of installation and metering equipment.
| Water Tap (new service) | Fee |
|---|---|
| 3/4" meter | $1,300 plus actual cost & labor |
| 1" meter | $1,500 plus actual cost & labor |
| 1 1/2" meter | $2,000 plus actual cost & labor |
| 2" meter (contracted out) | $2,000 plus actual cost & labor |
| 3" or larger (contracted out) | $2,000 plus actual cost & labor |
| Push | $25.00/foot |
| Sewer Tap | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard 4" short service | $1,100 plus actual cost & labor |
| 5' and above | $900 plus actual cost & labor |
| Below 5' | $1,200 plus actual cost & labor |
Water meters
| Meter | Fee |
|---|---|
| 5/8" meter G2 E-Series | $405 |
| 5/8" meter E-Series Plus | $795 |
| 3/4" meter | $450 |
| 1" meter | $520 |
| 1 1/2" meter | $1,275 |
| 2" meter | $1,500 |
| 3" meter | $3,500 |
| 4" meter | $4,600 |
| 6" meter | $6,975 |
| Meter endpoint replacement | $155 |
Construction and industrial
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hydrant construction meter | $3,000 deposit |
| Industrial waste permit | $2,500 |
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
Neither the FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule nor the prior FY2026 schedule carries a Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 water, wastewater or roadway impact fee, and no impact fee ordinance or study page was found on the City site. This page does not state that the City has no impact fee; it states that none was found. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The Gulf Breeze Public Improvement District is active: on September 21, 2026 the City Council approved a plan of finance for Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Improvement Area #1). No service and assessment plan or assessment roll with per-lot amounts was found on the City site. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Superseded FY2026 schedule
The City homepage still links the FY2026 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Its amounts were replaced on October 1, 2026 by the FY2027 schedule shown on this page and are not reported here.
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 Hitchcock Community Development / Public Works (Utilities) / Finance | Zoning, plat, variance and floodplain fees; water and sewer taps and meters (FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule) | cityofhitchcock.org |
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 Santa Fe, League City and Galveston.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City Council Agenda and Packet, September 21, 2026 - item 13, Ordinance No. 2026-017 with Exhibit A FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule - SHA-256 1f612fc4… | City of Hitchcock | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council Agenda and Packet, October 19, 2026 - proposed minutes of the September 21, 2026 meeting - SHA-256 ea654ebd… | City of Hitchcock | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council Minutes, September 21, 2026 (approved, signed; item 13 passed 4-0) - SHA-256 81fba89c… | City of Hitchcock | 2026-10-24 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Hitchcock before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Hitchcock FY2027 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2026-017, adopted September 21, 2026 and effective October 1, 2026, as published in the official council agenda packet. The source is a scanned document; amounts were read from the scan and re-checked against it. As noted above, no impact fee or PID assessment schedule was found on official sources, 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 Hitchcock 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.