Snyder, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Snyder | Scurry County seat | West Texas Rolling Plains | US 84 and US 180
Snyder is the Scurry County seat in the West Texas Rolling Plains, about 85 miles southeast of Lubbock on US 84 and US 180. The City operates its own water and sewer utility and sets permit, filing, and tap charges in one comprehensive fee ordinance, Ordinance No. 2116, which its Permit Applications & Forms page links as the City "Fee Schedule." City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2116 on second reading on June 20, 2022, according to the official council minutes. The fees below are captured from that ordinance. Verify current amounts with the City of Snyder before relying on them.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Filing Fees (zone change, variance, SUP, street/alley closure) | Confirmed | Zone change $225; variance $300; SUP $225 | Ord. No. 2116, adopted 2022-06-20 |
| Utility Tap Fees (water and sewer taps, pavement cuts) | Confirmed | 1" water tap $1,200 minimum; 4"-6" sewer tap $1,200 | Ord. No. 2116, adopted 2022-06-20 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No adopted impact fee schedule published by the City | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD) | Not administered by the City | No developer-paid special-district fee found on the City domain | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning Filing Fees
Source: City of Snyder Ordinance No. 2116, Section I.B, "Filing fees for zone changes, variance cases, special use permits, and petitions to close street/alley within the corporate limits of the City of Snyder." The posted ordinance omits its signature page; adoption on second reading on June 20, 2022 is recorded in the official minutes of that day's special council meeting.
| Application Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Zone Change | $225.00 |
| Variance Cases | $300.00 |
| Special Use Permit | $225.00 |
| Street/Alley Closure Petition | $225.00 |
Authority: City of Snyder Planning & Development Services. Building, trade, and irrigation permit fees in Section I.A of the same ordinance are construction-permit charges and are not covered here. The ordinance prints no separate platting fee.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Snyder Ordinance No. 2116, Section I.D, "Charges for taps and pavement cuts within the corporate limits of the City of Snyder," and Section I.F (line extensions and curb stops).
| Charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water tap - minimum charge, 1" tap (1" meter) | $1,200.00 |
| Water tap - minimum charge, 1" tap (3/4" meter) | $1,100.00 |
| Water tap - minimum charge, 2" | $2,100.00 |
| Water tap - 4" and larger | Contractor's cost |
| Water tap length - 1" tap | $1,200.00 plus $25.00 per linear foot over 4' |
| Water tap length - 2" tap | $1,500.00 plus $30.00 per linear foot over 4' |
| Sewer tap - new construction 4" to 6" | $1,200.00 |
| Sewer tap - new construction greater than 6" | Contractor's cost |
| Sewer re-tap at customer's option | $1,500.00 |
| Sewer tap length - 4" tap | $1,200.00 plus $46.00 per linear foot over 4' |
| Taps exceeding 4' in depth | Additional $700.00 per vertical foot or contractor's cost |
| Pavement cut - minimum charge | $40.00 per square yard |
| Water line extension / sewer line extension | Contractor's cost |
| Curb stop 3/4" | $57.05 plus $300.00 per hour |
The ordinance prints two different base figures for a 2-inch water tap: a $2,100.00 minimum charge, and a $1,500.00 base in the per-linear-foot line. Both are quoted here as printed. Confirm the applicable 2-inch charge with the City of Snyder before budgeting.
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.
Currency caveat
The fees on this page derive from Ordinance No. 2116, adopted on second reading June 20, 2022, which the City still links as its fee schedule. A later amending ordinance was not found in a spot-check of City council agendas, but one cannot be fully excluded. Confirm current amounts directly with the City of Snyder before relying on them.
Impact fees
Ordinance No. 2116 has no impact-fee section, the City sitemap has no impact-fee page, and the Planning & Development Services page links no impact fee document. No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee schedule was found on the City domain. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The City sitemap has no public improvement district (PID), municipal utility district (MUD), tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), or other special-district page, and the fee ordinance has no special-district fee. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
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 Snyder Planning & Development Services | Zone change, variance, special use permit, and street/alley closure filing fees | snydertx.gov |
| City of Snyder Public Works (water and sewer utility) | Water and sewer taps, pavement cuts, line extensions, curb stops | snydertx.gov |
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 West Texas jurisdictions include Lubbock, and Abilene.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 2116, comprehensive fee schedule (7 pages) - SHA-256 c1cad2ff… | City of Snyder | 2026-10-08 |
| Minutes, Special Council Meeting, June 20, 2022 (Ordinance No. 2116 adopted on second reading) - SHA-256 d39ab454… | City of Snyder | 2026-10-08 |
| Permit Applications & Forms page (links the City fee schedule) - SHA-256 52715a8b… | City of Snyder | 2026-10-08 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-08. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Snyder (Planning & Development Services / Public Works) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from City of Snyder Ordinance No. 2116, adopted on second reading June 20, 2022. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee schedule, no special-district fee is administered by the City, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Snyder 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.