Rowlett, Texas - City Development Fees
Rowlett | City | Dallas County | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Rowlett is a home-rule city on the northeast edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Dallas County (with a small portion in Rockwall County). The City of Rowlett Development Services (Planning and Engineering) and Utility Billing administer impact fees, zoning and subdivision application fees, site development fees, and water and sewer tap fees through a single consolidated Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026). Rowlett administers a Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact-fee program covering roadway, water, and wastewater. Verify current amounts with the City of Rowlett before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (TLGC Chapter 395) | Confirmed | Roadway, Single-Family Detached (ITE 210) $1,674/dwelling unit (both service areas); Multifamily Low-Rise (220) $965/DU; Water + Wastewater, residential 5/8" x 3/4" $2,253 + $1,189 = $3,442; non-residential $1,127 + $595 = $1,721; scaling to 3" (17.5 SU) residential $17,210 | 2026-05-19 |
| Zoning, Subdivision, and Development Fees | Confirmed | Zoning Change $250; plats $1,000 (preliminary/final/replat) to $2,250 (conveyance/vacation); Residential Re-plat $1,250; Site Development Plan $1,300; Development Agreement $2,250; Zoning Verification Letter $100; Board of Adjustment $250 | 2026-05-19 |
| Utility Tap Fees | Confirmed | Water/sewer tap fees = actual cost of parts and labor + 25%; deep sewer tap (over 4 ft) $100; fire-hydrant connection setup $2,000; residential connection deposit $100, commercial $150 | 2026-05-19 |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIF / TIRZ) | Not administered | No City-administered special-district developer application fee appears in the 36-page Master Fee Schedule | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers | - |
Impact Fees (TLGC Chapter 395)
Source: City of Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026; SHA-256 b76103f7...), Roadway Impact Fees and Water & Wastewater Impact Fees sections, captured verbatim. Rowlett administers a Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact-fee program for roadway, water, and wastewater. Roadway impact fees are charged per development unit by ITE Land Use Code across two service areas; water and wastewater impact fees are charged by meter size and service-unit equivalent.
Roadway Impact Fees (by ITE Land Use Code)
| Land Use | Unit | Fee (Service Areas 1 and 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Housing (ITE 210) | Per dwelling unit | $1,674 |
| Multifamily Housing, Low-Rise (ITE 220) | Per dwelling unit | $965 |
| General Light Industrial, Office, Commercial, and Institutional | Per 1,000 sq ft GFA or per the ITE category | Per the full ITE table in the Master Fee Schedule |
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (by meter size)
| Meter Size (Service Units) | Water | Wastewater | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" x 3/4" residential (1.0 SU) | $2,253 | $1,189 | $3,442 |
| 5/8" x 3/4" non-residential (1.0 SU) | $1,127 | $595 | $1,721 |
| 1 1/2" residential (5.0 SU) | $5,633 | $2,973 | $8,606 |
| 3" residential (17.5 SU) | $11,265 | $5,945 | $17,210 |
| Larger meter sizes | Scale per the service-unit-equivalent schedule in the Master Fee Schedule | ||
Impact fee authority: City of Rowlett Engineering. Roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees are adopted under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.
Zoning, Subdivision, and Development Fees
Source: City of Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026; SHA-256 b76103f7...), PLANNING section, captured verbatim.
Plat Filing Fees
| Plat Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Preliminary plat application submission | $1,000 |
| Final plat submission (includes Minor Subdivisions) | $1,000 |
| Final plat, single lot residential | $1,000 |
| Replat | $1,000 |
| Residential Re-plat | $1,250 |
| Conveyance Plat | $2,250 |
| Vacation Plat | $2,250 |
| Plat Recordation | $121.67 per replacement page |
Zoning and Development Application Fees
| Application | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zoning Change | $250 |
| Rezoning (Special Use Permit and straight zoning) and Planned Development Zoning Application | Per the schedule |
| Site Development Plan | $1,300 |
| Development Agreement Application | $2,250 |
| Form Based Code - Framework Plan | $750 |
| Form Based Code - Regulating Plan | $2,700 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $100 |
| Board of Adjustment | $250 |
Related Development Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tree Removal Permit | $500 |
| Tree Mitigation Fee (in lieu of planting) | $265 per inch |
| Floodplain Development Permit | $1,500 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $180 |
Zoning, subdivision, and development fee authority: City of Rowlett Planning.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026; SHA-256 b76103f7...), Utility Billing section, captured verbatim. Water and sewer tap charges are priced on a cost-recovery basis; water and wastewater system capacity is recovered separately through the Chapter 395 impact fees above.
Water and Sewer Tap Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water and sewer tap fees | Actual cost of parts and labor plus 25% |
| Sewer tap more than four feet deep | $100 |
| Setup charge for connection of a fire hydrant | $2,000 |
Utility Connection Deposits
| Connection Type | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Residential utility connection | $100 |
| Commercial utility connection | $150 |
Utility tap fee authority: City of Rowlett Utility Billing.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed standalone fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIF / TIRZ)
No City-administered special-district (PID/MUD/TIF/TIRZ) developer application fee appears in the consolidated 36-page Master Fee Schedule. A full-text search of the extracted schedule for public improvement district, municipal utility district, tax increment, and special-district terms returned zero developer-application fee line items (two substitute paths probed, including the Master Fee Schedule landing page). Consistent with Texas peer precedent, special-district obligations, where they exist, are tax-roll assessments rather than standing City development application fees. Closed-search outcome: this fee family is not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers (Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303 has no Texas counterpart). Developer-side contributions in Rowlett occur through the impact fees, platting, zoning, site development, and water and sewer tap fees captured above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rowlett - Development Services (Planning & Engineering) & Utility Billing | Impact fees (roadway, water, wastewater); zoning, subdivision, and site development fees; water and sewer tap fees | rowletttx.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rowlett Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026; impact fees, zoning/plat fees, utility tap fees) (SHA-256 b76103f7...) | City of Rowlett, TX - Development Services | 2026-06-20 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-20. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Rowlett Development Services and Utility Billing before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Rowlett consolidated Master Fee Schedule (Resolution RES-26-05-42R, adopted May 19, 2026; SHA-256 b76103f7...). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Rowlett administers Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees. Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers, and no City-administered special-district (PID/MUD/TIF/TIRZ) developer application fee surfaced in the located official sources. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Rowlett 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.