Sealy, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Sealy | Austin County | Greater Houston west corridor | Interstate 10 west of Katy and Brookshire
Sealy is a home-rule city on Interstate 10 in southern Austin County, west of Katy and Brookshire. The City operates water, sanitary sewer and natural gas utilities, has adopted water and sewer impact fees, and charges development review through a deposit-plus-actual-cost policy. The fees below are captured from the City Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, 29 pages), whose every page reads "Approved Final to City Council September 15, 2026". The amendment was on the September 15, 2026 consent agenda for its second reading, and its passage is recorded in the draft September 15, 2026 minutes published in the October 20, 2026 council packet. Verify current amounts with the City of Sealy before relying on them.
On this page
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | $3,381.00 water + $3,784.00 sewer per 5/8" meter; larger meters by AWWA ratio | Master Fee Schedule, approved 2026-09-15 |
| Plat and Development Review Fees | Confirmed | Preliminary or final residential plat $500.00 + $10.00/lot; plat amendment $300.00; development deposits from $1,000.00 | Master Fee Schedule, approved 2026-09-15 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer, gas) | Confirmed | Water tap $1,400.00 (3/4") / $1,675.00 (1"); 4" sewer tap $1,100.00; 1" gas tap $1,200.00 | Master Fee Schedule, approved 2026-09-15 |
| Special District Application Fees (TIRZ / PID / MUD) | Confirmed | $1,500.00 per application each, plus development deposits | Master Fee Schedule, approved 2026-09-15 |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Impact Fees
Source: City of Sealy Master Fee Schedule Exhibit A, Impact Fees (page 16). Water and sewer impact fees are calculated from the size of the proposed water meter: the base fee for a 5/8-inch meter is multiplied by the AWWA ratio for the meter type. The separate Chapter 395 adopting ordinance was not captured; the amounts below are the schedule amounts by meter size.
| Meter Size and Type | Water Impact Fee | Sewer Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8" or 5/8" x 3/4" displacement | $3,381.00 | $3,784.00 |
| 3/4" displacement | $5,071.50 | $5,676.00 |
| 1" displacement | $8,452.50 | $9,460.00 |
| 1.5" displacement | $16,905.00 | $18,920.00 |
| 2" displacement or compound | $27,048.00 | $30,272.00 |
| 3" compound | $59,167.50 | $66,220.00 |
| 3" turbine vertical shaft | $74,382.00 | $83,248.00 |
| 3" turbine high velocity | $118,335.00 | $132,440.00 |
| 4" compound | $101,430.00 | $113,520.00 |
| 4" turbine high velocity | $219,765.00 | $245,960.00 |
| 6" compound | $228,217.50 | $255,420.00 |
| 6" turbine high velocity | $473,340.00 | $529,760.00 |
| 8" compound | $304,290.00 | $340,560.00 |
| 12" turbine high velocity | $1,487,640.00 | $1,664,960.00 |
A single-family 5/8-inch meter therefore pays $3,381.00 water plus $3,784.00 sewer, $7,165.00 in total. The schedule also lists other turbine sizes; refer to the AWWA equivalency table in the City schedule for the full list.
Plat and Development Review Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Exhibit A, Drainage Review and Utilities Development Review (page 4), Subdivision Plat Review and Civil and Engineering Plan Review (pages 5-6), and Development Deposits (page 6). The schedule prints no separate rezoning or specific use permit line; development applications are charged through the deposit-plus-actual-cost policy below.
Subdivision plat review
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Land plan / conceptual plan | $1,500.00 |
| Preliminary plat - residential | Base $500.00 plus $10.00 per lot |
| Preliminary plat - commercial / industrial | Base $500.00 plus $20.00 per acre |
| Final plat - residential | Base $500.00 plus $10.00 per lot |
| Final plat - commercial / industrial | Base $500.00 plus $10.00 per acre |
| Lot line adjustment | $20.00 |
| Plat amendment | $300.00 |
| Variance request - residential | $200.00 |
| Variance request - commercial | $500.00 |
| Hardship permit | $75.00 |
| Parkland dedication fee (Chapter 87, Section 87-52(c)(3)) | $1200.00 per lot |
Civil and engineering plan review
| Submittal | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil drawings with plats - residential, large (more than 50 lots) | $10,000.00 |
| Civil drawings with plats - residential, small-medium (fewer than 50 lots) | $7,500.00 |
| Civil drawings with plats - non-residential, large site (more than 5 acres) | $7,500.00 |
| Civil drawings with plats - non-residential, small site (less than 5 acres) | $5,000.00 |
| Plats and re-plats, no civil drawings - residential, large | $2,500.00 |
| Plats and re-plats, no civil drawings - residential, small-medium | $2,000.00 |
| Plats and re-plats, no civil drawings - non-residential, large site | $2,000.00 |
| Plats and re-plats, no civil drawings - non-residential, small site | $1,500.00 |
Drainage and utilities development review
| Review | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drainage review - small site projects (less than 10 acres) | $2,500.00 + $30.00 processing fee |
| Drainage review - small to medium residential subdivisions (20 to 60 lots) | $4,000.00 + $30.00 processing fee |
| Drainage review - large residential subdivisions (over 60 lots) | $6,000.00 + $30.00 processing fee |
| Drainage review - large sites (10 acres or larger) | $8,000.00 + $30.00 processing fee |
| Utility master plan model review | $2,500.00 to $4,000.00 by project size |
| Lift station review | $6,500.00 (one lift station over 20 gpm); $2,500.00 each additional |
| Traffic impact analysis review | $1,500.00 (one intersection); $1,000.00 each additional |
Development deposits
| Development Size | Minimum Deposit |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 acre | $1,000.00 |
| 1 - 4.99 acres | $2,500.00 |
| 5 - 49.99 acres | $5,000.00 |
| 50 - 199.99 acres | $10,000.00 |
| 200 acres or more | $15,000.00 |
A $75.00 processing fee applies to development deposits. City engineer, city attorney, notices and other consultant services are billed at actual cost against the deposit, with a 10% administrative fee on all inspections, reviews and meetings. All third-party reviews carry a 10% administrative fee, and third and later engineering submittals are charged one half of the review fee.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Exhibit A, Water / Sanitary Sewer Taps Fees and Natural Gas Taps Fees (pages 20-21). The City administers water, sewer and gas taps directly.
| Tap | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water tap, 3/4-inch service | $1,400.00 |
| Water tap, 1 inch service | $1,675.00 |
| Water services of larger sizes | Determined by the Water Superintendent on a cost-plus basis |
| Water boring fee (main on opposite side of street) | $30.00 per foot |
| Sanitary sewer tap, 4-inch service | $1,100.00 |
| Additional sewer tap or larger than 4 inches | Determined by the Water/Sewer Superintendent |
| Sewer boring fee (original sewer tap installation only) | $50.00 per foot |
| Natural gas tap, one inch residential service (service line up to 100 feet, meter and regulator) | $1,200.00 |
Special District Application Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule Exhibit A, Economic Development and Development Policies and Fees (page 6). These are City application fees for developer-initiated district creation requests. They are not district assessments or tax rates.
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) | $1,500.00 per application |
| Public Improvement Utilities District (PID) | $1,500.00 per application |
| Municipal Utility District (MUD) | $1,500.00 per application |
Development deposits, inspections, additional reviews and professional services are billed at cost in addition, per the City policy on page 6.
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.
Ordinance number
The Master Fee Schedule header reads "Ordinance 2026-" with the number left blank. Adoption is documented by the September 15, 2026 agenda (second reading, consent) and the draft September 15, 2026 minutes in the October 20, 2026 council packet.
District assessments
Assessment rates or taxes levied by any TIRZ, PID or MUD in Sealy are set by those districts and are not captured here; only the City application fees above are reported.
Building permit fees
Residential and commercial building permit fees also appear in the schedule. Building trade permit fees are outside the scope of this page.
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 Sealy - Planning and Community Development, Public Works and Utilities (Master Fee Schedule) | Impact fees; plat, civil, drainage and utility review fees; development deposits; water, sewer and gas taps; TIRZ / PID / MUD application fees | ci.sealy.tx.us |
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 Fulshear and Rosenberg.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Master Fee Schedule, Exhibit A (29 pages; Approved Final to City Council September 15, 2026) - SHA-256 6480ad16… | City of Sealy | 2026-10-07 |
| City Council Agenda, September 15, 2026 (consent item: amending the Master Fee Schedule ordinance, second of two readings) - SHA-256 36d35feb… | City of Sealy | 2026-10-07 |
| City Council Meeting Packet, October 20, 2026 (draft minutes of September 15, 2026, pages 9-12) - SHA-256 3303dfac… | City of Sealy | 2026-10-20 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Sealy before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Sealy Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), approved final to City Council September 15, 2026, with passage recorded in the draft September 15, 2026 minutes. As noted above, the schedule prints no ordinance number, district assessments are not captured, 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 Sealy 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.