McKinney, Texas - City Development Fees
City of McKinney | Collin County | North Texas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA
McKinney is an incorporated home rule city in Collin County subject to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requirements for development fee assessment. The City of McKinney administers roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees through its Development Services Department, planning and platting application fees through the Planning Department per the 2026 Development Guide, and water and sewer tap fees through Public Works.
Recent Fee Changes
Water, meter set, and sewer tap fee schedule effective October 1, 2025 (City of McKinney; per Code of Ordinances Appendix A Sections 110-139, 110-140, and 110-228).
2026 Development Guide published January 7, 2026 with current planning, plat, zoning, SUP, and site plan application fees on pages 48 to 50.
Roadway and utility impact fee schedules approved December 1, 2020 (Code of Ordinances Chapter 130 Article III, last amended December 2020). Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requires a 5-year update cycle; the next scheduled review window opens late 2025.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadway Impact Fee (Single Family Detached current tier) | Confirmed | $0 to $4,484 per Development Unit by service area (13 service areas) | Dec. 1, 2020 (Chapter 130 Art. III) |
| Water Impact Fee | Confirmed | By meter size and plat-date tier (Schedule 1 maximum, Schedule 2 actual collected) | Dec. 1, 2020 (Chapter 130 Art. III) |
| Wastewater Impact Fee | Confirmed | By meter size and plat-date tier (Schedule 1 maximum, Schedule 2 actual collected) | Dec. 1, 2020 (Chapter 130 Art. III) |
| Zoning / Planning Application Fees | Confirmed | Plats $150 to $650 base + $10/lot; Zoning $750 to $1,200; SUP $300 + $10/acre; Site Plan $250 or $50/acre | Jan. 7, 2026 (2026 Dev Guide) |
| Water / Sewer Tap and Meter Set Fees | Confirmed | 1-inch water tap $1,450 to $2,775; 2-inch $1,850 to $3,175; 4-inch sewer tap $1,630 to $3,600 | Oct. 1, 2025 (Appendix A 110-139, 110-228) |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas does not use proffer agreements | - |
| Special District Fees | Not on city .gov source | See special districts note below | - |
Impact Fees
McKinney assesses roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, codified at McKinney Code of Ordinances Chapter 130 Article III. The current schedules were approved at the December 1, 2020 City Council Public Hearing on the 2019 Impact Fee Update following Land Use Assumptions adoption September 17, 2019.
Roadway Impact Fees (Code Chapter 130 Article III; 13 Service Areas)
Administered by: City of McKinney Development Services. The roadway program uses 13 service areas (A through M) with four plat-date tiers per service area. Schedule 1A publishes Maximum Assessable per Development Unit by service area for the current 12/1/20-Present period. Schedule 1B publishes Maximum Assessable plus Actual Collected per service area per plat-date tier (13 pages).
Single Family Detached Collection Rate (12/1/20-Present plat-date tier; per Development Unit)
| Service Area | Current Collection Rate |
|---|---|
| Service Area A | $0 |
| Service Area B | $811 |
| Service Area C | $4,484 |
| Service Area D | $4,484 |
| Service Area E | $4,484 |
| Service Area F | $0 |
| Service Area G | $4,484 |
| Service Area H | $1,660 |
| Service Area I | $4,484 |
| Service Area J | $1,682 |
| Service Area K | $4,484 |
| Service Area L | $4,484 |
| Service Area M | $0 |
The $4,484 floor/cap pattern across many service areas reflects the adopted collection rate policy. Non-residential land uses, smaller-trip residential land uses, and other land use codes use different per-Development-Unit rates per the adopted Land Use / Vehicle-Mile Equivalency Table. Contact City of McKinney Development Services (972-547-2000) to confirm the applicable service area and Land Use code for a specific project.
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (Code Chapter 130 Article III; Utility Provisions)
Administered by: City of McKinney Development Services. Schedule 1 publishes Maximum Assessable Water and Wastewater impact fees by meter size and plat-date tier. Schedule 2 publishes Actual Collected. The current 12/1/20-Present plat-date tier and earlier tiers (pre-9/1/03; 9/1/03-11/9/08; 11/10/08-11/19/13; 11/20/13-11/30/20) are each published with separate per-meter-size amounts.
Water and Wastewater Actual Collected (Pre-2003 plat-date tier; representative meter sizes)
| Meter Size | Water | Wastewater |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4-inch | $320 | $362 |
| 1-inch | $560 | $634 |
| 2-inch | $2,240 | $2,537 |
| 6-inch | $20,480 | $23,200 |
The Pre-2003 tier is included as a representative reference; current-tier amounts (12/1/20-Present) for new development are published in Schedule 1 (Maximum) and Schedule 2 (Collected) on the City of McKinney Impact Fees page. Verify the applicable plat-date tier and meter size with City of McKinney Development Services before relying on these amounts.
Zoning, Plat, and Planning Application Fees
Planning, plat, zoning, SUP, and site plan application fees are published in the McKinney 2026 Development Guide pages 48 to 50 (Planning Fees section). Administered by: City of McKinney Planning Department (972-547-7475). The 2026 Development Guide is published by Planning Department staff as the canonical reference for application fees, consistent with the McKinney Code of Ordinances Appendix A framework.
Plat Application Fees
| Application Type | Base Fee | Per Lot/Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Plat / Final Plat | $325 | $10/lot |
| Minor Plat / Replat | $325 | $10/lot |
| Conveyance Plat | $325 | $10/lot |
| Vacating Plat | $325 | $10/lot |
| Amending Plat | $150 | $10/lot |
| Any Plat in the ETJ | $650 | $10/lot |
| Annexation | $0 | - |
Zoning, SUP, and Site Plan Fees
| Application Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Straight Zoning - less than 50 acres | $750 |
| Straight Zoning - 50 acres or more | $1,200 |
| PD Zoning | $1,200 + $10/acre |
| Specific Use Permit (SUP) | $300 + $10/acre |
| Site Plan - less than 5 acres | $250 |
| Site Plan - 5 acres or more | $50/acre |
| Resubmittal Fee (5th and subsequent for zoning, SUP, site plan) | 50% of initial fee (max $2,500) |
Other Planning Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zoning Verification Letter | $50 per request |
| Median Landscaping | $50 per linear foot of median |
| Development Agreement (Standard) | $500 |
| Development Agreement (Non-Standard) | $1,000 |
| Parkland Dedication | Per UDC Section 309 |
| Plat Filing | Per Plat Filing schedule |
| Impact Fees | Per Impact Fee Calculator |
Source: City of McKinney 2026 Development Guide (DocumentCenter View 39035), Planning Fees section pages 48 to 50. Effective date 2026-01-07 set from the document publication date in the file naming convention (1/7/2026); no separately-published Council adoption ordinance for this fee schedule was located on official sources.
Water, Meter Set, and Sewer Tap Fees
One-time water service installation, meter set, and sewer service installation fees are published in the McKinney Water Service, Meter Set and Sewer Service Fee Schedule (DocumentCenter View 359), effective October 1, 2025, per Code of Ordinances Appendix A Sections 110-139, 110-140, and 110-228. Administered by: City of McKinney Public Works (Water Utilities). These are developer-side one-time charges separate from recurring monthly retail water and sewer service rates and separate from the Chapter 130 Article III utility impact (capital recovery) fees above.
Water Service Installation (Appendix A Sec. 110-139, smaller service)
| Service Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1-inch water tap only | $1,450 |
| 1-inch water tap and pavement repair | $1,950 |
| 1-inch water tap, bore and pavement repair | $2,775 |
| 2-inch water tap only | $1,850 |
| 2-inch water tap and pavement repair | $2,350 |
| 2-inch water tap, bore and pavement repair | $3,175 |
Meter Set Fees (Appendix A Sec. 110-139)
| Meter Size | In-City | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4-inch | $510 | $1,020 |
| 1-inch | $565 | $1,130 |
| 1.5-inch | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 2-inch | $2,000 | $4,000 |
Larger service: Meter registration fee for each meter 3-inch or larger is $300 (Appendix A Sec. 110-140).
Sewer Service Installation (Appendix A Sec. 110-228)
| Service Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4-inch sewer tap only | $1,630 |
| 4-inch sewer tap and pavement repair | $1,980 |
| 4-inch sewer tap, bore and pavement repair | $3,600 |
| Sewer service larger than 4-inch | Connection to existing or installed manhole; contracted and paid for by requester |
Special Districts and County Overlap
McKinney sits entirely within Collin County per Census 2020 PL94-171 (state 48 place 45744 returns Collin County 085 as a single county part). The city's boundary does not overlap Denton or Hunt counties at the 2020 boundary used by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Specific MUD (Municipal Utility District) or PID (Public Improvement District) overlap with McKinney city limits is not surfaced on the City of McKinney Planning, Impact Fees, or Fee Schedule landing pages and is not currently inventoried by ZoneFee. Within-district fees (if any) charged by overlapping MUDs or PIDs are administered by each district board and are not on a verified McKinney .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 Collin County.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of McKinney Planning Department | Plat, zoning, SUP, site plan, and other planning application fees (2026 Development Guide) | mckinneytexas.org/245/Planning |
| City of McKinney Development Services - Impact Fees | Roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees (Code of Ordinances Chapter 130 Article III) | mckinneytexas.org/298/Impact-Fees |
| City of McKinney Public Works - Water Utilities | Water service installation, meter set, and sewer service installation fees (Appendix A Sections 110-139, 110-140, 110-228) | mckinneytexas.org/258/Fee-Schedule |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees landing page (Chapter 130 Article III; 13 service areas) | City of McKinney Development Services | 2026-05-04 |
| Roadway Impact Fee Schedule 1A (Maximum Assessable per Development Unit) | City of McKinney | 2026-05-02 |
| Roadway Impact Fee Schedule 1B (Maximum + Actual Collected by Plat-Date Tier) | City of McKinney | 2026-05-02 |
| Utility Impact Fee Schedule 1 (Maximum Water + Wastewater by Meter Size) | City of McKinney | 2026-05-02 |
| Utility Impact Fee Schedule 2 (Actual Collected Water + Wastewater) | City of McKinney | 2026-05-02 |
| 2026 Development Guide (planning fees pages 48-50) | City of McKinney Planning Department | 2026-05-04 |
| Water Service, Meter Set and Sewer Service Fee Schedule (effective Oct. 1, 2025) | City of McKinney | 2026-05-04 |
| Planning Department landing page | City of McKinney | 2026-05-04 |
| Fee Schedule landing page | City of McKinney | 2026-05-04 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-05-04. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of McKinney before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from official City of McKinney 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. Roadway and utility impact fees are codified at McKinney Code of Ordinances Chapter 130 Article III, last amended December 2020 and approved at the 2020-12-01 City Council Public Hearing on the 2019 Impact Fee Update; Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 requires a 5-year update cycle and the next review window opens late 2025. Planning, plat, zoning, SUP, and site plan application fees are from the McKinney 2026 Development Guide pages 48 to 50. Water service installation, meter set, and sewer service installation fees are from the City of McKinney Water Service, Meter Set and Sewer Service Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025 (Appendix A Sections 110-139, 110-140, 110-228). Recurring monthly retail water and sewer service rates are out of ZoneFee scope (recurring operating costs are not development fees). Within-district MUD or PID fees are administered by each district board and are not on a verified McKinney .gov source. Verify all current rates with City of McKinney Planning Department, Development Services, 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.