Mineola, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Mineola | Wood County | East Texas | US-69 and US-80 between Tyler and Interstate 20
Mineola is a city in Wood County in East Texas on US-69 and US-80. The City operates its own water and sewer utility and sets water and sewer connection fees in Chapter 44 (Utilities), Appendix B fee schedule, of its Code of Ordinances. The connection fees below are captured from the Chapter 44 fee ordinance passed September 16, 2024 and effective October 1, 2024, as posted in the official council packet, with adoption recorded in the September 16, 2024 council minutes. This page covers utility connection fees only. Verify current amounts with the City of Mineola before relying on them.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | Water connection $1,200.00 (3/4", inside city) to $2,000.00 + meter (2", outside city); 4" sewer connection $1,300 | Chapter 44 fee ordinance, effective 2024-10-01 |
| Zoning, Plat and Site Plan Fees | Unavailable via official sources | No dated zoning or plat application fee schedule on the City domain or council packet archive | - |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No impact fee ordinance, land use assumptions or capital improvements plan found | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | No PID, MUD or TIRZ assessment schedule on the City domain | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Utility Connection Fees
Source: City of Mineola ordinance amending Chapter 44, Appendix B Fee Schedule (Sections 44-28 and 44-73), passed and approved September 16, 2024 and effective October 1, 2024, as posted in the September 16, 2024 council packet (Item 18). The posted copy does not print an ordinance number; adoption is recorded in the official September 16, 2024 City Council minutes (Item 18, carried by unanimous vote). A successor Chapter 44 ordinance in the September 28, 2026 council packet (effective October 1, 2026 if adopted) prints the same connection fee amounts.
Water connection fees (Sec. 44-28)
| Connection Size | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $1,200.00 | $1,800.00 |
| 1" | $1,200.00 + cost of meter | $1,800.00 + cost of meter |
| 1-1/2" | $1,200.00 + cost of meter | $1,800.00 + cost of meter |
| 2" | $1,400.00 + cost of meter | $2,000.00 + cost of meter |
Connections requiring a copper service line add a fee equal to the cost of the copper per foot.
Sewer connection charges (Sec. 44-73)
All sewer connections within the City utility system are performed exclusively by the City Water and Sewer Utility Department.
| Connection | Charge |
|---|---|
| Four inch sewer line | $1,300 |
| Sewer line larger than four inches | $1,300 + cost of materials necessary for the connection |
Master meter demand fees (Sec. 44-27.1)
| Meter Size | Monthly Minimum |
|---|---|
| 1" | $41.66 |
| 1-1/2" | $63.32 |
| 2" | $96.24 |
| 3" | $146.28 |
| 4" | $222.33 |
| 6" | $337.96 |
| 8" | $513.69 |
Master meter demand fees are recurring monthly minimums, shown for context. Monthly water and sewer service rates are not development fees and are outside the scope of this page.
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.
Zoning and plat fees
No dated zoning, rezoning, specific use permit, variance, plat or subdivision application fee schedule was found on the City website or the council packet archive. The only development-related fee document located is a building permit fee schedule effective May 31, 2019, which covers building trades only. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Impact fees
No Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee ordinance, land use assumptions or capital improvements plan was found. The 2024 and 2026 Chapter 44 fee ordinances contain connection fees only. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
No public improvement district (PID), MUD or TIRZ assessment schedule was found on the City domain or in the 2024-2026 council packet folders reviewed. 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 Mineola - Water and Sewer Utility Department / City Council (Chapter 44 Utilities, Appendix B) | Water and sewer connection fees; master meter demand fees | mineola.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 jurisdictions include Tyler, Lindale, Longview and Canton.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance amending Chapter 44, Appendix B Fee Schedule (council packet copy, passed September 16, 2024, effective October 1, 2024) - SHA-256 e7836b27… | City of Mineola | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council minutes, regular meeting September 16, 2024 (Item 18, ordinance approved unanimously) - SHA-256 3ed9d96a… | City of Mineola | 2026-10-18 |
| Successor Chapter 44 fee ordinance, September 28, 2026 council packet (Item 18; same connection fee amounts) - SHA-256 a2e2e9ef… | City of Mineola | 2026-10-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Mineola before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Mineola ordinance amending Chapter 44, Appendix B Fee Schedule, passed September 16, 2024 and effective October 1, 2024, as posted in the official council packet, with adoption recorded in the September 16, 2024 council minutes. As noted above, no zoning, plat, 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 Mineola 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.