Iowa Colony, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Iowa Colony | Brazoria County | Houston-Gulf Coast | SH-288 south of Houston and Pearland
Iowa Colony is a fast-growing city in northern Brazoria County on SH-288 south of Houston and Pearland, home to the Meridiana, Sierra Vista and Ellwood master-planned communities. The City administers its own zoning, platting, engineering review and water and sewer taps and meters. The fees below are captured from the City Schedule of Fees dated February 2025, adopted by City Council resolution on February 10, 2025 as an amendment to the fee schedule established by Ordinance No. 2023-26. Verify current amounts with the City of Iowa Colony 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 | Rezoning $1,000 (up to 1 acre) / $2,000 (over 1 acre); SUP $1,000; plats $750 + $20/lot + reserve-acre fee | Resolution adopted 2025-02-10 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | SFR water tap $1,200 (5/8") / $1,920 (1"); SFR sewer tap $134; non-SFR taps cost x 2 | Resolution adopted 2025-02-10 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No adopted impact fee amount found; an impact fee study is referenced in 2025-2026 agendas | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | Schedule refers to a Special District Policy; no assessment roll or rate schedule published | - |
| 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 Iowa Colony "Schedule of Fees, February 2025", page 1 (Community Development), adopted by a City Council resolution read, passed and adopted on February 10, 2025 amending the fee schedule established by Ordinance No. 2023-26. The official February 10, 2025 council minutes (item 9) record the fee schedule resolution as approved, all voting yea.
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rezoning, minimum up to 1 acre | $1,000 |
| Rezoning, all requests over 1 acre | $2,000 |
| Specific use permit | $1,000 |
| Planned unit development | Actual cost ($10k deposit required; see Special District Policy) |
| Appeal to Zoning Board of Adjustments | $1,000 |
| Variance request | $1,000 |
| Occupancy permit, non-residential - new construction | $100 |
| Occupancy permit, non-residential - remodel or alterations | $50 |
| Occupancy permit, non-residential - change of use or tenancy | $75 |
Plats
| Plat Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary plat | $750 + $20 per lot + $100/ac for reserves |
| Final plat | $750 + $20 per lot + $110/ac for reserves |
| Abbreviated plat (when allowed) | Sum of preliminary and final |
| General plan | $1,000 |
| Recording | $300 + fees |
| Plan recheck fee (beginning with 2nd recheck) | $350 |
| Plat amendment - vacating preceding plat | $350 |
| Plat amendment - without vacating preceding plat | $500 |
Per acre fees are not prorated.
Pre-development, parkland and engineering
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-development consultation, one to ten acres | $1,000 |
| Pre-development consultation, more than ten acres | $1,000 + $50/acre over 10 ($5k max) |
| Regional parkland dedication fee | $1,147 per dwelling unit |
| Neighborhood park fee (in lieu of dedication) | $1,538 per dwelling unit |
| Commercial civil plan review, $0-$100,000 | $1,000 |
| Commercial civil plan review, over $100,000 | $1,000 + ($2.50/$1,000 in value) |
| Subdivision plan review (water, sewer, drainage and paving) | $100 per lot (min $1,000) |
| Drainage report review, 0-100 acres | $3,500 |
| Drainage report review, over 100 acres | $3,500 + $10 per ac. over 100 ac. |
| Traffic impact analysis | Category I $250.00 (min required); II $1,000; III $2,000; IV $3,000 |
Civil construction permits
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subdivision permit (water, sewer, drainage and paving) | $1,000 + $350 per lot |
| Commercial civil site permit, $0-$100,000 | $1,000 |
| Commercial civil site permit, $100,000.01 and up | 1% of CC value |
| Public infrastructure permit - water, sewer, storm drainage | $1,000 + $2/LF of pipe |
| Public infrastructure permit - paving | $1,000 + $8,000 per lane/mi |
Utility Tap Fees
Source: Schedule of Fees February 2025, page 6 (Utility Billings - Taps and Inspection; Taps and Meters; Living Unit Equivalency). The City administers water and sewer taps and meters directly.
| Tap | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single family residential user tap fee, 5/8" | $1,200 |
| Single family residential user tap fee, 1" | $1,920 |
| Single family residential user tap fee, over 1" | Cost X 2 |
| Sewer tap fee (single family residential) | $134 |
| Non single family residential user tap fee | Cost X 2 |
| Non taxable user tap fee | Cost X 2 |
| Public space user tap fee | Cost |
| Irrigation systems tap fee | Cost X 2 |
| Sewer connection inspection fee NSFR | $266 |
| Additional sewer connection inspection fee NSFR | $332 |
Meters, inspections and deposits
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water meter cost only, 5/8" | $230 |
| Water meter cost only, 3/4" | $250 |
| Water meter cost only, 1" | $325 |
| Meters larger than 1" | As quoted |
| Endpoint with meter | $175 |
| Pre-builder inspection | $134 |
| Post builder inspection | $134 |
| Customer service inspection SFR | $200 |
| Builder security deposit | $1,000 |
| Temporary water service deposit | $800 |
Living unit equivalency by meter size
| Meter Size | LUE Factor |
|---|---|
| 5/8" | 1.00 |
| 1" | 1.00 |
| 1 1/2" | 3.33 |
| 2" | 5.33 |
| 3" | 10.00 |
| 4" | 16.67 |
| 6" | 33.33 |
| 8" | 53.33 |
| 10" | 76.67 |
| 12" | 143.33 |
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
No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee amount was found. The February 2025 Schedule of Fees has no impact fee lines, the City Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Study page links only capital improvement plans and a land use plan, and 2025-2026 council agendas refer to an upcoming impact fee study. This page does not state that the City has no impact fee; it states that no adopted amount was found. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The fee schedule lists "Use of Special Districts" as "See Special District Policy" with no amount. The City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 is overseen by the Iowa Colony Development Authority and reimburses developers from tax increment (not a fee), and the February 10, 2025 minutes record a resolution creating the Crystal Center Public Improvement District, but no service and assessment plan or assessment roll was found on the City domain. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Building permit fees
Building, fire prevention and other permit fees appear on pages 2-5 of the schedule. Building trade permit fees 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 Iowa Colony Community Development / Engineering / Utility Billing | Zoning, plat, parkland, engineering and civil construction permit fees; water and sewer taps and meters | iowacolonytx.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 Manvel, Pearland and Angleton.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution amending the fee schedule (Ord. No. 2023-26) with Schedule of Fees February 2025, adopted February 10, 2025 - SHA-256 b124d1ba… | City of Iowa Colony | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council meeting minutes, February 10, 2025 (item 9, fee schedule resolution approved) - SHA-256 3d58a53f… | City of Iowa Colony | 2026-10-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Iowa Colony before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Iowa Colony Schedule of Fees dated February 2025, adopted by City Council resolution on February 10, 2025. The source is a scanned document; amounts were read from the scan and re-checked against it. As noted above, no adopted impact fee or special-district fee 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 Iowa Colony 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.