Kyle, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Kyle | Hays County | Central Texas | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA
Kyle is an incorporated home rule city in Hays County subject to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requirements for development fee assessment. The City of Kyle administers water and wastewater impact fees, planning and platting application fees, and water and wastewater tap fees through its Planning Department, Engineering Department, and Public Works Department. The fees are published in the FY 2025-26 Council Approved Schedule of Rates, Fines, Fees, and Charges (document dated September 17, 2025).
Recent Fee Changes
Updated water and sewer impact fee amounts apply to plats recorded from August 27, 2025 to present: Water $10,908 per LUE (up from $6,169 per LUE under the prior plat-date tier); Wastewater $8,762 per LUE (up from $6,345 per LUE). The new tier is published at Code Sec. 50-259 in the FY 2025-26 Council Approved Fee Schedule.
FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule is the Council Approved consolidated rate schedule (22 pages, document dated September 17, 2025). Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requires a 5-year update cycle for impact fee programs. Many planning, TIA, tree, and small-fee tiers were also revised under this approval.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Impact Fee (current plat-date tier) | Confirmed | $10,908.00 per LUE | Aug. 27, 2025 (Code Sec. 50-259) |
| Wastewater Impact Fee (current plat-date tier) | Confirmed | $8,762.00 per LUE | Aug. 27, 2025 (Code Sec. 50-259) |
| Roadway / Transportation Impact Fee | Not adopted | Kyle has not adopted a roadway impact fee program | - |
| Zoning / Plat / Site Plan Application Fees | Confirmed | Zoning Change $1,000 base + $150/acre; PUD $5,000 + $150/acre; Final Plat $2,500 + $35/lot or acre; Site Development $3,000 + $0.05/sq ft impervious | Sep. 17, 2025 (Council Approved FY 2025-26 Budget) |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees | Confirmed | Water Tap inside city $400 + cost / outside $550 + cost; Sewer Tap inside $400 + cost / outside $550 + cost | Sep. 17, 2025 (Code Sec. 50-20(a)) |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas does not use proffer agreements | - |
| Special District Fees (city-administered) | Not on city .gov source | See special districts note below | - |
Impact Fees
Kyle assesses water and wastewater impact fees per Living Unit Equivalent under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, codified at City of Kyle Code Sec. 50-259. The schedule is plat-date tiered: each row applies to plats recorded within its date range. Plats recorded under earlier amounts retain their original tier (vested). The current tier applies to plats from August 27, 2025 to present and reflects the FY 2025-26 Council Approved Budget. Roadway / transportation impact fees are not adopted by Kyle in this fee schedule.
Water Impact Fees by Plat-Date Tier (per LUE)
| Plat-Date Tier | Per LUE |
|---|---|
| Approved Plat Dates From 6-21-1987 To 6-27-1990 | $1,500.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 6-28-1990 To 2-17-1997 | $841.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 2-18-1997 To 4-16-2001 | $1,320.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 4-17-2001 To 3-3-2008 | $1,100.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 3-4-2008 To 1-16-2017 | $2,115.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 1-17-2017 To 12-4-2023 | $3,535.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 12-5-2023 To 8-26-2025 | $6,169.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 8-27-2025 To Present (current) | $10,908.00 |
Wastewater Impact Fees by Plat-Date Tier (per LUE)
| Plat-Date Tier | Per LUE |
|---|---|
| Approved Plat Dates From 6-21-1987 To 6-27-1990 | $1,500.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 6-28-1990 To 2-17-1997 | $1,062.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 2-18-1997 To 4-16-2001 | $1,132.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 4-17-2001 To 3-3-2008 | $1,613.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 3-4-2008 To 1-16-2017 | $2,216.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 1-17-2017 To 12-4-2023 | $2,826.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 12-5-2023 To 8-26-2025 | $6,345.00 |
| Approved Plat Dates From 8-27-2025 To Present (current) | $8,762.00 |
The plat-date tier preserves prior collection rates for plats that were recorded under earlier amounts; new plats recorded after August 27, 2025 use the current tier amount. The Land Use Equivalent (LUE) determination table is referenced in the FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule Engineering Services section. Contact City of Kyle Engineering Services or the Chief Development Officer at (512) 271-2343 to confirm the applicable LUE count for a specific project.
Zoning, Plat, and Site Plan Application Fees
Zoning, subdivision, and site plan fees are published in the FY 2025-26 Council Approved Schedule of Rates, Fines, Fees, and Charges (document dated September 17, 2025). Code chapters referenced: Chapter 8 (Buildings), Chapter 41 (Subdivisions), Chapter 53 (Zoning), and Chapter 54 (Tree). Administered by: City of Kyle Planning Department.
Zoning Application Fees
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning Change - Base | $1,000.00 |
| Zoning Change - Per Acre | $150.00 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment | $1,500.00 |
| PUD - Base + Per Acre + Escrow + Notification | $5,000.00 |
| PUD - Per Acre | $150.00 |
| PUD Amendment - Base Per Amendment + Notification | $1,500.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit + Notification (if applicable) | $500.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit - Per Acre | $50.00 |
| Subdivision / Zoning / Sign Variance Request + Notification | $750.00 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $150.00 |
| Zoning or Variance Postponement + Notification | $100.00 |
| Master Sign Plan (when separate from entitlement) | $750.00 |
| Administrative Code Waiver or Exception | $500.00 |
| Voluntary Annexation + Notification (if required) | $1,000.00 |
| ETJ Release + Notification (if required) | $750.00 |
| Newspaper Notification & Mailout (over 20 mailouts add $2 per mail) | $400.00 |
| Public Hearing Sign - Per Sign | $175.00 |
| Development Agreement (PID, TIRZ, MUD, Special Financing District) + Notification | $25,000.00 |
| Development Agreement Amendment + Notification | $5,000.00 |
| Escrow Fee (PUD, DA, Special Districts, etc.) | $25,000.00 |
Subdivision and Plat Application Fees
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Short Form Plat or Amended Plat - Base + Notification (if required) | $500.00 |
| Short Form Plat or Amended Plat - Plus Per Lot | $50.00 |
| Preliminary Plan - Base | $5,000.00 |
| Preliminary Plan - Plus Per Lot or Acre Whichever Is Greater | $50.00 |
| Final Plat - Base | $2,500.00 |
| Final Plat - Plus Per Lot or Acre Whichever Is Greater | $35.00 |
| Plat Vacation (plus all estimated County recording fees) | $500.00 |
| Easements, License To Encroach, License Agreements + County Recordation | $1,000.00 |
| Right-Of-Way Abandonment / Vacation + County Recordation | $1,000.00 |
| Sidewalk Fee-In-Lieu (as approved by City Engineer) | $12.00 per square foot |
| Park Land Fee - Per Dwelling Unit | $1,500.00 |
| Park Development Fee - Per Dwelling Unit | $1,500.00 |
| Fire Department Plat Plan Review Fee | $250.00 |
| Fire Department Site Plan Review Fee | $250.00 |
Site Development and Construction Plan Review Fees
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Site Development - Base (4th plan review payment of new fee) | $3,000.00 |
| Site Development - Plus per square foot of impervious cover | $0.05 per sq ft |
| Site Development Revision - Per Revision | $1,500.00 |
| Small Site Development Less Than 0.5 Acres | $1,000.00 |
| Construction Plan Review Application Fee - Base | $5,000.00 |
| Construction Plan Review Fee - Plus Per Acre | $1,200.00 |
| Construction Plan Revision | $2,000.00 |
| Construction Inspection Fee Per Acre | $3,000.00 |
| Floodplain Development Application Review Fee (initial + 2 reviews; 4th submittal new fee) | $750.00 |
| Floodplain Development Review (each submittal after third review) | $500.00 |
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Fees
Kyle's TIA fees are application-review charges for traffic study scope; they are not Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 roadway impact fees. The TIA tiers were materially increased under the FY 2025-26 approval.
| Trip Generation Tier | Fee |
|---|---|
| TIA Application / Worksheet Review | $500.00 |
| Less Than 2,000 Trips Per Day | $3,000.00 |
| 2,000 - 5,000 Trips Per Day | $5,000.00 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 Trips Per Day | $7,500.00 |
| 10,001 - 15,000 Trips Per Day | $10,000.00 |
| 15,001+ Trips Per Day | $15,000.00 |
| TIA Revision | 1/2 current TIA fee |
Tree Permit and Replacement Fees
| Permit / Fee Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Landscape Review or Tree Removal Permit Application Fee | $125.00 |
| Commercial Tree Removal Permit Application Fee (Code Sec. 54-12) | $500.00 |
| Tree Replacement Fee - Protected Trees (max $2,000 per single family / duplex unit) | $300.00 per caliper inch |
| Tree Replacement Fee - Specimen Trees (max $2,000 per single family / duplex unit) | $450.00 per caliper inch removed |
Source: City of Kyle FY 2025-26 Council Approved Schedule of Rates, Fines, Fees, and Charges (22 pages, document dated September 17, 2025). Notice fees and minor procedural fees are present in the source document; the listing above covers the development-relevant ZoneFee scope. The FY 2025-26 schedule is the Council Approved consolidated rate document; no freestanding adoption ordinance number appears on the schedule itself.
Water and Wastewater Tap Fees
One-time water and sewer tap fees are published at City of Kyle Code Sec. 50-20(a) in the FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule (Public Works section). Administered by: City of Kyle Public Works. These are developer-side one-time charges separate from recurring monthly retail water and wastewater service rates and separate from the Code Sec. 50-259 impact (capital recovery) fees above.
Water and Sewer Tap Fees (Code Sec. 50-20(a))
| Service Type | Inside City | Outside City |
|---|---|---|
| Water Tap | $400.00 + Cost | $550.00 + Cost |
| Sewer Tap | $400.00 + Cost | $550.00 + Cost |
Related One-Time Connection Charges
| Charge Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cost of Meter (initial install of meter) | City actual cost plus 10 percent (varies) |
| Service Connection Inspection - Turn-On | $72.45 |
| Trip Charge When Water Meter Box Is Not Ready for Water Meter Installation | $150.00 per trip |
| Water / Fire Flow Tests | $500.00 |
| Water Bac-T (Bacteria) - First Sample | $300.00 |
| Water Bac-T (Bacteria) - Each Additional Sample | $100.00 |
| Tests for Waste of Abnormal Strength (Code Sec. 50-211(d)) | $300.00 |
Per resolved 2026-05-02 ZoneFee scope, this section covers developer-side one-time tap and connection charges only. Recurring monthly retail water (Code Sec. 50-23) and wastewater (Code Sec. 50-24) minimum and volume charges, customer deposits (Sec. 50-22), delinquent billing fees, after-hours turn-on fees, transfer-of-service fees, and solid waste collection charges (Sec. 50-25) are out of scope for a development-fee jurisdiction master and are not included here.
Special Districts and County Overlap
Kyle sits within Hays County. The FY 2025-26 Fee Schedule references Hays County for plat recording fees and references PID, TIRZ, MUD, and Special Financing Districts under the Planning section as up-front entry charges ($25,000 Development Agreement Fee plus Notification; $5,000 Amendment Fee). The schedule does not republish operating fees of overlapping special districts.
Specific Hays County WCID, MUD, or PID overlap with Kyle city limits is not surfaced on the City of Kyle consolidated Fee Schedule and is not currently inventoried by ZoneFee. Within-district fees (if any) charged by overlapping WCIDs, MUDs, or PIDs are administered by each district board and are not on a verified Kyle .gov source. Property owners or developers operating within a specifically-named special district should confirm applicable rates directly with the relevant district board or with Hays County.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kyle Planning Department | Zoning, plat, site plan, subdivision, tree, TIA review fees | cityofkyle.gov/planning |
| City of Kyle Engineering Department | Water and wastewater impact fees (Code Sec. 50-259) | cityofkyle.gov/planning |
| City of Kyle Public Works - Utility Billing | Water tap, sewer tap, meter installation, service connection inspection (Code Sec. 50-20(a)) | cityofkyle.gov/planning |
Department contact: Chief Development Officer (512) 271-2343. Online application portal: Citizen Self-Serve.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kyle FY 2025-26 Council Approved Schedule of Rates, Fines, Fees, and Charges (22 pages, document dated September 17, 2025) | City of Kyle, TX | 2026-05-05 |
| City of Kyle Planning Department - Supporting Documents | City of Kyle, TX - Planning Department | 2026-05-05 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-05-05. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Kyle before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from official City of Kyle documents as of the last-verified date above. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Water and wastewater impact fees are codified at City of Kyle Code Sec. 50-259; the new plat-date tier (8-27-2025 to present) reflects the FY 2025-26 Council Approved Budget. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requires a 5-year update cycle. The Fee Schedule's plat-date tier structure preserves prior collection rates for vested plats. Zoning, plat, site plan, and tap/connection fees are from Code chapters 8, 41, 53, 54 and Code Sec. 50-20(a) within the same FY 2025-26 consolidated Fee Schedule. Recurring monthly retail water and wastewater service rates are out of ZoneFee scope (recurring operating costs are not development fees). Within-district WCID, MUD, or PID fees are administered by each district board and are not on a verified Kyle .gov source. Verify all current rates with City of Kyle Planning, Engineering, or Public Works 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.