Mansfield, Texas - City Development Fees
Mansfield | City | Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (southeast Tarrant County; US-287 / SH 360 corridor) | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA | Tarrant County (portions in Johnson and Ellis Counties)
Mansfield is a city in the southeast part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, primarily in Tarrant County with portions in Johnson and Ellis Counties, on the US-287 and SH 360 corridor. The City adopts a consolidated Master Fee Schedule by ordinance, which carries the Planning - Development application fees and the Water Utilities tap and meter-set fees. The City's Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fees - water and wastewater impact fees and roadway impact fees - are adopted in separate ordinances and codified in Chapter 153 of the Code of Ordinances. This page captures the development-side families from those documents.
Recent Fee Changes
Master Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2024; impact fees in separate ordinances. The City of Mansfield Master Fee Schedule (FY 24-25), adopted by Ordinance No. OR-2379-24 on September 9, 2024, sets the zoning, development, and utility tap fees effective October 1, 2024. The Water and Sewer Impact Fees were updated September 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. OR-2385-24), and the Roadway Impact Fees FY2026 schedule is effective October 1, 2025. Verify current amounts with the City before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Development Application Fees | Confirmed | Zoning change $1,000 + $100/acre ($7,500 max); specific use permit $2,500 + $100/acre; planned development $2,500 + $100/acre ($10,000 max); preliminary plat $500 + $35/acre | 2024-10-01 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395 water/sewer + roadway) | Confirmed | Water + sewer by meter size: 3/4" $6,500 total up to 8" $416,000; roadway $1,303.19 per vehicle-mile; single-family detached $4,900/dwelling unit | 2025-10-01 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees | Confirmed | Water tap $1,530 (3/4") up to $2,230 (2"); sewer tap $1,270; water meter set $320 (3/4") up to $700 (2") | 2024-10-01 |
| Cash Proffers | Does not apply | Cash proffers are a Virginia statutory framework only; Texas jurisdictions do not use them | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ / MUD) | Not administered by this jurisdiction | TIRZ districts are tax-increment financing on the tax roll; the Master Fee Schedule and impact fee schedules contain no PID or MUD developer fee entries | - |
Zoning and Development Application Fees
Source: City of Mansfield Master Fee Schedule, Planning - Development section, effective October 1, 2024 (Ordinance No. OR-2379-24; SHA-256 84c15bb5...). Several fee types are tiered by acreage with a stated maximum.
Zoning, Specific Use Permits, and Planned Development
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zoning Change Request - PR, A, SF Districts | $250 (max) for two or fewer principal dwellings; $500 (max) for three or more |
| Zoning Change Request - 2F, MF, O-P, C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2, S Districts | $1,000 + $100 per acre or portion ($7,500 max) |
| Zoning Change Request - D District (detached single-family only) | $250 / $500 (max) |
| Zoning Change Request - D District (all other permitted uses) | $1,000 + $100 per acre or portion ($7,500 max) |
| Specific Use Permit Request | $2,500 + $100 per acre or portion ($7,500 max) |
| Specific Use Permit - Gas Well Drilling and Production | $5,000 |
| Planned Development (PD) District Request | $2,500 + $100 per acre or portion ($10,000 max) |
| Concept Plan | $2,500 |
| Detailed Site Plan Review | $2,500 |
| Site Plan or Building Plan Review | $2,500 |
| Board of Adjustment Appeal | $250 |
Plats and Administrative
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Plat | $500 + $35 per acre or portion |
| Final Plat | $500 + $35 per acre or portion |
| Replat | $400 + $35 per acre or portion |
| Amending Plat | $300 + $35 per acre or portion |
| Plat Vacation | $300 |
| Easement or Right-of-Way (ROW) Abandonment | $200 |
| Rescheduling Fee (postponed public-hearing cases) | $300 |
| Mansfield 2040 Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment | $250 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $50 |
Impact Fees - Water, Sewer, and Roadway
Source: City of Mansfield Water and Sewer Impact Fees (Ordinance No. OR-2385-24, updated September 23, 2024; SHA-256 47b2f0bf...) and Roadway Impact Fees FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025; SHA-256 18afe4fa...). Under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, the City assesses water and wastewater impact fees by meter size and roadway impact fees per vehicle-mile by ITE land-use category, codified in Chapter 153 of the Code of Ordinances.
Water and Sewer Impact Fees (by meter size)
| Meter Size | Water | Sewer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $3,500 | $3,000 | $6,500 |
| 1" | $5,600 | $4,800 | $10,400 |
| 1.5" | $7,000 | $6,000 | $13,000 |
| 2" | $14,000 | $12,000 | $26,000 |
| 3" | $44,800 | $38,400 | $83,200 |
| 4" | $70,000 | $60,000 | $130,000 |
| 6" | $140,000 | $120,000 | $260,000 |
| 8" | $224,000 | $192,000 | $416,000 |
Roadway Impact Fees (FY2026, effective October 1, 2025)
The collected roadway impact fee is applied uniformly across Service Areas A through D at a collection rate of $1,303.19 per service unit (per vehicle-mile). Representative land-use categories are shown below; the full schedule covers all ITE land-use categories.
| Land Use Category | Collected Fee |
|---|---|
| Collected rate per service unit (per vehicle-mile) | $1,303.19 |
| Single Family Detached Housing (per dwelling unit) | $4,900 |
| Single Family Attached Housing (per dwelling unit) | $2,971 |
| Multifamily Housing, Low-Rise (per dwelling unit) | $2,659 |
| Multifamily Housing, Mid-Rise (per dwelling unit) | $2,033 |
| General Office Building (per 1,000 SF GFA) | $3,753 |
| General Light Industrial (per 1,000 SF GFA) | $3,388 |
| Warehousing (per 1,000 SF GFA) | $938 |
| Hotel (per room) | $1,362 |
Water and Sewer Tap and Meter-Set Fees
Source: City of Mansfield Master Fee Schedule, Water Utilities section, effective October 1, 2024 (Ordinance No. OR-2379-24; SHA-256 84c15bb5...). These are the physical connection and meter-set charges. The larger development-side water and wastewater capacity charge flows through the impact fees in the section above. Water and sewer consumption rates are set in a separate ordinance and are outside the developer-side scope of this page.
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water Tap Fee - 3/4" | $1,530 |
| Water Tap Fee - 1" | $1,670 |
| Water Tap Fee - 1.5" | $2,075 |
| Water Tap Fee - 2" | $2,230 (all taps over 2" calculated individually) |
| Sewer Tap Fee | $1,270 |
| Water Meter Set Fee - 3/4" / 1" / 1.5" / 2" | $320 / $360 / $530 / $700 |
| Water Service Bullhead - 3/4" / 1" / 2" | $450 / $560 / $700 |
| Move Service - 3/4" / 1" | $725 / $760 |
| Reduce Meters - Residential / Builders | $320 / $360 |
| Reduce 2" Service to 3/4" / to 1" | $530 / $700 |
| Inspect Sewer Lateral | $50 |
| Construction Meter Deposit | $800 |
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Cash Proffers
Cash proffers are a Virginia statutory framework only (Va. Code 15.2-2303 and 15.2-2303.4); Texas jurisdictions do not use cash proffers. Developer-side contributions in Mansfield occur through zoning, planned development, and plat application fees, the water and wastewater and roadway impact fees, and utility tap fees. Closed-search outcome: fee family does not apply.
Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ / MUD)
The City of Mansfield maintains Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, but a TIRZ is a tax-increment financing mechanism administered through the tax roll, not a developer-facing special-district application or assessment fee. The Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. OR-2379-24) and the impact fee schedules contain no Public Improvement District (PID) or Municipal Utility District (MUD) developer fee entries. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Mansfield (Planning - Development / Planning - Building Safety / Engineering Services / Water Utilities; impact fees adopted by City Council in separate ordinances) | Zoning change and planned development; specific use permits; concept and site plans; plats; board of adjustment appeals; water and sewer tap and meter-set fees; water and wastewater impact fees; roadway impact fees | mansfieldtexas.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Master Fee Schedule FY 24-25, Effective October 1, 2024 (Ordinance No. OR-2379-24; SHA-256 84c15bb5...) | City of Mansfield, TX - Planning - Development and Water Utilities | 2026-06-07 |
| Water and Sewer Impact Fees, updated September 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. OR-2385-24; SHA-256 47b2f0bf...) | City of Mansfield, TX - Engineering Services | 2026-06-07 |
| Roadway Impact Fees FY2026, Effective October 1, 2025 (SHA-256 18afe4fa...) | City of Mansfield, TX - Engineering Services | 2026-06-07 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Mansfield before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Mansfield Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. OR-2379-24, effective October 1, 2024; SHA-256 84c15bb5...), the Water and Sewer Impact Fees (Ordinance No. OR-2385-24, updated September 23, 2024; SHA-256 47b2f0bf...), and the Roadway Impact Fees FY2026 schedule (effective October 1, 2025; SHA-256 18afe4fa...). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. The water, sewer, and roadway impact fees are assessed by meter size or by land-use category, and the amount assessed on a specific project depends on its meter size, service area, and land use. Texas jurisdictions do not use cash proffers, and the City's schedules administer no PID, TIRZ, or MUD developer-facing application fee. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Mansfield 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.