Stafford, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Stafford | Fort Bend County | Greater Houston | US-59 / I-69 southwest of Houston
Stafford is a city on US-59 (I-69) in northeastern Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston; the City notes that it lies mostly but not wholly in Fort Bend County. Its zoning, Board of Adjustment and plat fees are set in the City of Stafford Fee Schedule for Budget Year 2026-2027, adopted by Resolution No. 45-26 on September 30, 2026. The schedule carries no water, sewer or impact fee lines, so this page covers land use and plat fees only. Verify current amounts with the City of Stafford before relying on them.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, sewer) | Unavailable via official sources | No impact fee schedule published | - |
| Zoning, Board of Adjustment and Plat Fees | Confirmed | Rezoning application $5,000.00; SUP $5,000.00; PDD $5,000.00; BOA variance $1,000.00; final plat $750.00; plat base $500.00 + $10.00/residential lot | Res. No. 45-26 (adopted 2026-09-30) |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Unavailable via official sources | No tap or connection fee in the City fee schedule | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Unavailable via official sources | No special district fee published | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning, Board of Adjustment and Plat Fees
Source: City of Stafford Fee Schedule, Budget Year 2026-2027, Development Services pages 21-22. The schedule prints no effective date. The City Council approved Resolution No. 45-26, adopting the Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, by a 7-0 vote at its special called meeting on September 30, 2026.
Planning and zoning
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rezoning application | $5,000.00 |
| Zoning amendment application | $5,000.00 |
| Specific use permit (SUP) | $5,000.00 |
| Planned development district (PDD) | $5,000.00 |
| Amendment to the comprehensive development plan | $5,000.00 |
| Zoning verification letter | $100.00 |
| Zoning designation | $50.00 |
Board of Adjustment
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Variance | $1,000.00 |
| Special exception | $1,000.00 |
Plats
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Plat base fee (all plats) | $500.00 plus the residential lot fee, or $500.00 plus the commercial acreage fee |
| Per residential lot | $10.00 per lot |
| Per commercial acreage | $50.00 per acre |
| Final plat | $750.00 |
| Amending plat | $450.00 |
| Vacation of plat | $1,000.00 |
| Extension of plat approval | $250.00 |
| Public hearings requiring notice | $500.00 |
| Variance request | $500.00 |
| Inspection fees (street and drainage construction) | 1.5% of construction cost; additional inspections $250.00 |
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.
Impact fees
The FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule has no impact fee line and no impact fee ordinance or schedule was found on the City site. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Utility tap and connection fees
The FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule has no water, sewer, tap or meter connection line, and the City Public Works page lists streets, drainage, parks and buildings without a water or sewer utility. The utility serving a given Stafford site was not identified from an official source. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
No PID, MUD or TIRZ assessment or developer fee was found in the Fee Schedule or on the City site. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Building permit fees
Building and trade permit fees also appear in the Fee Schedule. They 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 Stafford - Development Services and Finance (Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027, Res. No. 45-26) | Rezoning, zoning amendment, SUP, PDD, Board of Adjustment, plat and development inspection fees | staffordtx.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 jurisdictions include Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg and Houston.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Stafford Fee Schedule, Budget Year 2026-2027 - SHA-256 870a2f36… | City of Stafford | 2026-11-02 |
| Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes, September 30, 2026 (Resolution No. 45-26 approved 7-0) - SHA-256 4d58fc4c… | City of Stafford | 2026-11-02 |
| Public Works department page - SHA-256 30b9dcea… | City of Stafford | 2026-11-02 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-11-02. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Stafford before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Stafford Fee Schedule for Budget Year 2026-2027, adopted by Resolution No. 45-26 on September 30, 2026. As noted above, no impact, utility tap or special district fee is published in that schedule, 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 Stafford 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.