Justin, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Justin | Denton County | Dallas-Fort Worth metro | FM 156 / US 287 near the Alliance corridor
Justin is a growing city in southwest Denton County on FM 156 and US 287, near the Northlake and Fort Worth Alliance corridor in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The City administers its own water and sewer taps and has adopted water, sewer, and roadway impact fees. The fees below are captured from the City of Justin Master Fee Schedule, whose every page is headed "Approved by City Council Resolution #845-26 on 07/09/2026," linked from the Planning and Zoning page. Verify current amounts with the City of Justin before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, sewer, roadway) | Confirmed | 3/4" meter: water $4,761.00, sewer $4,761.00; roadway $3,771.29 per single-family unit | Master Fee Schedule, Res. #845-26, 2026-07-09 |
| Zoning and Plat Fees | Confirmed | Zoning change $750 minimum; preliminary plat $1,925 minimum (vary with size) | Master Fee Schedule, Res. #845-26, 2026-07-09 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water and sewer taps) | Confirmed | Water tap $1,500; sewer tap $2,000 (+ estimated street repair) | Master Fee Schedule, Res. #845-26, 2026-07-09 |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD) | Unavailable via official sources | No special-district fee in the Master Fee Schedule or on the City website | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Impact Fees
Source: City of Justin Master Fee Schedule (16 pages, approved by City Council Resolution #845-26 on 07/09/2026), Sec. IX Utility Related (Water and Sewer "Impact Fees") and Sec. XI Roadway Related (Roadway Impact Fees). The schedule does not cite the underlying impact fee ordinance number next to these tables.
Water and sewer impact fees by meter size
| Meter Size | Water Impact Fee | Sewer Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $4,761.00 | $4,761.00 |
| 1" | $7,951.00 | $7,951.00 |
| 1 1/2" | $15,855.00 | $15,855.00 |
| 2" | $25,378.00 | $25,378.00 |
| 3" | $55,566.00 | $55,566.00 |
| 4" | $99,991.00 | $99,991.00 |
| 6" | $222,219.00 | $222,219.00 |
| 8" | $380,920.00 | $380,920.00 |
| 10" | $603,139.00 | $603,139.00 |
The Master Fee Schedule prints identical per-meter amounts in its water and sewer impact fee tables. They are quoted here exactly as printed; confirm both amounts with the City before budgeting.
Roadway impact fees
| Development Type | Assessable Fee |
|---|---|
| Single family | $3,771.29 per dwelling unit |
| Multi-family | $2,396.92 per dwelling unit |
| Retail | $1,889.89 per 1,000 sq ft |
| General business | $1,700.98 per 1,000 sq ft |
| Light industrial | $303.87 per 1,000 sq ft |
Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Sec. VII "Planning, Zoning, and Development (Including Consultant Fees)." Each development request lists a city application fee, a minimum planning review fee, and a minimum engineering review fee, which sum to the total minimum fee. Amounts with per-lot or per-acre components vary with project size.
| Development Request | City Application Fee | Min. Planning Review | Min. Engineering Review | Total Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning change | $400 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $200 | $250 | $750 (varies with size) |
| Planned development | $400 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $200 | $500 | $1,000 (varies with size) |
| Specific use permit (excludes gas well drilling) | $400 | $435 | $250 | $1,085 |
| Site plan | $400 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $435 | $250 | $1,085 (varies with size) |
| Preliminary plat | $300 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $725 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per commercial acre | $900 + $100 per residential lot or $250 per commercial acre | $1,925 + (varies with size) |
| Major subdivision final plat | $450 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $725 + $20 per residential lot or $20 per acre if commercial | $900 + $25 per residential lot or $50 per commercial acre | $2,025 + (varies with size) |
| Replat | $150 | $435 | $300 | $885 |
| Plat vacating | $400 | $300 | $300 | $1,000 |
| Annexation application | $500 | N/A | N/A | $500 |
| Developers agreement application | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
The schedule also sets a fee in lieu of parkland dedication of $2,500.00 per dwelling unit. Further request types (civil plans, minor subdivisions, multi-family plats, Board of Adjustment, floodplain development permits, pre-application conference) are listed in the source document.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Sec. IX Utility Related (Water and Sewer).
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water tap, residential | $1,500 + estimated street repair |
| Water tap, commercial | $1,500 + estimated street repair |
| Sewer tap, residential | $2,000 + estimated street repair |
| Sewer tap, commercial | $2,000 + estimated street repair |
| Meter set fee | $100 |
| Bulk water meter deposit | $2,000.00 |
| Water or sewer main extension; fire hydrant | Actual cost |
AMR water meter cost
| Meter Size | Meter Cost |
|---|---|
| 3/4" | $528.20 |
| 1" | $586.10 |
| 1 1/2" | $942.20 |
| 2" | $1,185.60 |
| 3" and larger | Owner must purchase |
Monthly water and sewer consumption rates in the same section are service rates, 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.
Special district fees
The 16-page Master Fee Schedule contains no public improvement district (PID), municipal utility district (MUD), or tax increment reinvestment zone fee line. Its Sec. XII "Development Recovery Fees" sets formula-based police and fire ad valorem and capital recovery fees per development unit (approved via Resolution 625-23) with no dollar amounts; that is not a special-district fee. The Development Services and Planning and Zoning pages and the City sitemap carry no special-district fee schedule. 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 Justin Development Services / Planning and Zoning | Zoning, SUP, site plan, and plat applications; parkland fee in lieu | cityofjustin.com |
| City of Justin Utilities | Water and sewer taps, meters, and water and sewer impact fees | cityofjustin.com |
| City of Justin | Roadway impact fees (Master Fee Schedule Sec. XI) | cityofjustin.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 North Texas jurisdictions include Northlake, Denton, and Fort Worth.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Justin Master Fee Schedule, approved by City Council Resolution #845-26 on 07/09/2026 (16 pages) - SHA-256 9163cdad… | City of Justin | 2026-10-07 |
| Planning and Zoning page (links the Master Fee Schedule) | City of Justin | 2026-10-15 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Justin (Development Services) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Justin Master Fee Schedule approved by City Council Resolution #845-26 on 07/09/2026. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change, many development review fees vary with project size, taps carry estimated street repair in addition, and the schedule prints identical water and sewer impact fee amounts. As noted above, 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 Justin 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.