Temple, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Temple | Bell County | Central Texas / I-35 Corridor | Killeen-Temple, TX MSA
Temple is an incorporated home-rule city and the largest city in Bell County (the county seat is Belton), at the I-35 / US-190 crossroads in Central Texas. The City of Temple administers planning, zoning, and subdivision application fees through its Planning and Development Services Department, construction permit fees through Building Permits and Inspections, and water and wastewater tap fees through Public Works / Utility Services. Temple does not levy Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fees; utility system capital cost is recovered through the tap fee structure below. Verify current amounts with the City of Temple before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning, Planning, and Building Permit Fees | Confirmed | Variance $75; Plat $150 + $3/lot (residential) or $10/acre (non-residential); Rezone/CUP/PD $150 + $3/acre (Ordinance 1948); New SFR/Duplex $0.135 per sq ft; New Commercial Building $35 base + $0.12/sq ft | Not published on source |
| Utility Tap Fees | Confirmed | Water tap 3/4" $390 short / $1,150 long, scaling to greater than 3" at $320 / $1,080 per inch (+ meter/materials); Wastewater 4" $420, 6" $500; Fire line tap $200 / $300 per inch | Not published on source |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Chapter 395) | Not administered | Temple does not levy Chapter 395 impact fees; utility capital cost is recovered through the tap fee structure | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ) | Not administered | No city-administered special-district developer application fee appears in the Code of Ordinances or the published fee schedules | - |
Zoning, Planning, and Building Permit Fees
Two sub-families are captured here: planning and subdivision application fees (rezoning, platting, variance, CUP, PD, abandonment, Street Use License) administered by City of Temple Planning and Development Services, and construction permit fees (Exhibit A Permit Fee Schedule) administered by Building Permits and Inspections. No separately published adoption or effective date is printed on either fee surface; the Rezone/CUP/PD fee references Ordinance 1948. Amounts below are the current published figures as of the last-verified date.
Planning and Subdivision Application Fees
| Application Type | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Abandonment | $100 | Filing fee only |
| Variance (Board of Adjustment) | $75 | Must meet with Planner prior to submittal |
| Preliminary or Final Plat (Residential) | $150 + $3/lot | - |
| Preliminary or Final Plat (Non-residential) | $150 + $10/acre | - |
| Street Use License (SUL) | $150 | Renewed every 15 years |
| Rezone / Conditional Use Permit (CUP) / Planned Development (PD) Site Plan | $150 + $3/acre | To match Ordinance 1948 |
| 3rd Party Broker's Opinion or Appraisal | N/A | Applicant's responsibility |
New Construction Permit Fees
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Single Family Residential & Duplex (bundles building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, flatwork, CO, and plan review) | $0.135 per square foot of total floor area under roof |
| New Commercial - Building | $35 base + $0.12/sq ft |
| New Commercial - Electrical | $50 base + $0.01/sq ft |
| New Commercial - Mechanical | $50 base + $0.01/sq ft |
| New Commercial - Plumbing | $50 base + $0.01/sq ft |
| New Commercial - Plan Review Only | $50 base + $0.01/sq ft |
Remodel, Alteration, and Multi-Family Permit Fees
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial Remodeling / Alterations / Additions / Repairs / Finish-Out - Building | $35 base + $4 per $1,000 of job costs |
| Residential Remodeling / Alterations / Additions / Repairs / Finish-Out - Building | $70 base permit fee |
| Multi-Family Remodeling - Building (units 1-8) | $70 per unit |
| Multi-Family Remodeling - Building (units 9-16) | $50 per unit |
| Multi-Family Remodeling - Building (units 17+) | $35 per unit |
Trade and Miscellaneous Permit Fees
| Permit / Fee Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual Contractor Registration | $80 annually |
| Pool or Spa (In Ground) | $110 |
| Pool or Spa (Above Ground) | $35 |
| Sign or Billboard | $110 |
| Fence | $35 |
| Roof (Residential) | $35 |
| Demolition | $55 |
| Fire Alarm Installation | $105 |
| Sprinkler Installations | $130 |
| Above Ground Tank Install | $105 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50 (paid in person after the 3rd time) |
| Working Without a Permit | $50 plus doubling of permit fees |
| Tap Administration Fee (Water, Sewer, Irrigation) | $30 |
The $30 Tap Administration Fee is an administrative inspection fee paid to the Building Permits office and is separate from the Public Works / Utility Services tap installation fees in the next section. Zoning and building permit fee authority: City of Temple Planning and Development Services and Building Permits and Inspections.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Temple Public Works / Utility Services Tap Fee Structure (Tap and Meter Quote page). A short connection is within reach of an existing main; a long connection requires a main extension. Water and wastewater system capital cost is recovered through this tap fee structure rather than a separate Chapter 395 impact fee.
Water Tap Fees (by meter size)
| Meter Size | Short Connection | Long Connection |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $390 | $1,150 |
| 1 inch | $410 | $1,170 |
| 1-1/2 inch | $450 plus cost of meter | $1,210 plus cost of meter |
| 2 inch | $490 plus cost of meter | $1,240 plus cost of meter |
| 3 inch | $960 plus cost of meter and materials | $3,240 plus cost of meter and materials |
| Greater than 3 inch (per inch) | $320/inch plus cost of meter and materials | $1,080/inch plus cost of meter and materials |
Wastewater Tap Fees (by size)
| Tap Size | Short Connection | Long Connection |
|---|---|---|
| 4 inch | $420 plus cost of materials | $1,180 plus cost of materials |
| 6 inch | $500 plus cost of materials | $1,260 plus cost of materials |
Fire Line Tap and Contractor Provisions
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fire line tap (per inch, short connection) | $200/inch |
| Fire line tap (per inch, long connection) | $300/inch |
| Utility contractor tap within a platted subdivision | One-half the short tap rate for the same type and diameter |
Utility tap fee authority: City of Temple Public Works / Utility Services. A separate $30 Tap Administration Fee is charged by the Building Permits office (listed under the zoning and permit fees above).
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
This page is published under ZoneFee's partial-verified standard while additional confirmation is pending (the record remains under limited-coverage review). The items below were closed by official-source review rather than by a confirmed standalone fee amount, and are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Impact Fees (TLGC Chapter 395)
The City of Temple does not levy Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 capital-recovery or impact fees. Chapter 395 impact fees are opt-in and require a specific adopting ordinance plus a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and land-use assumptions study. The Temple Code of Ordinances table of contents (reviewed live via Municode) has no impact fee or capital recovery chapter, and no such fee appears on the published planning or permit fee surfaces. Utility system capital cost is recovered through the water and wastewater tap fee structure above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family is not administered by this jurisdiction.
Special District Fees (PID / MUD / TIRZ)
No city-administered special-district (PID / MUD / TIRZ) developer application fee was identified in the Temple Code of Ordinances table of contents or on the published planning and permit fee schedules. Temple operates a Strategic Investment Zone incentive-grant program (grants to eligible property owners, not developer-facing assessment fees), but no PID assessment ordinance or TIRZ developer fee chapter appears in the codified table of contents. Closed-search outcome: this fee family is not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers (a Virginia conditional-zoning mechanism under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303; there is no Texas counterpart). Developer-side capital contributions in Temple occur through the planning, zoning, building permit, and utility tap fees captured above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Effective Dates and Census FIPS Code
No explicit adoption or effective date is printed on the Temple planning fee page, the Exhibit A permit fee PDF, or the tap fee page; the Rezone/CUP/PD fee references Ordinance 1948. Amounts on this page are the current published figures as of the last-verified date. The Census place FIPS code for Temple was not confirmed from an official Census source this pass and is not published here.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Temple - Planning and Development Services | Planning, zoning, and subdivision application fees (rezone, plat, variance, CUP, PD, abandonment, Street Use License) | templetx.gov |
| City of Temple - Building Permits and Inspections | Construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and miscellaneous permit fees (Exhibit A Permit Fee Schedule) | templetx.gov |
| City of Temple - Public Works / Utility Services | Water, wastewater, and fire line tap / connection fees (Tap Fee Structure) | templetx.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Applications, Checklists and Fees (Schedule of Planning Fees) | City of Temple - Planning and Development Services | 2026-06-25 |
| Exhibit A - Temple Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) | City of Temple - Building Permits and Inspections | 2026-06-25 |
| Tap and Meter Quote (Tap Fee Structure) | City of Temple - Public Works / Utility Services | 2026-06-25 |
| Code of Ordinances - Table of Contents (closed-search anchor for impact and special-district fees) | City of Temple - Code of Ordinances (Municode) | 2026-06-25 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-25. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Temple Planning and Development Services, Building Permits and Inspections, or Public Works / Utility Services before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from official City of Temple documents as of the last-verified date above. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Planning, zoning, and subdivision application fees are from the City of Temple Planning and Development Services fee schedule; construction permit fees are from the Exhibit A Permit Fee Schedule administered by Building Permits and Inspections; water, wastewater, and fire line tap fees are from the Public Works / Utility Services Tap Fee Structure. No explicit adoption or effective date is printed on these fee surfaces; the Rezone/CUP/PD fee references Ordinance 1948. Temple does not levy Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fees, Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers, and no city-administered special-district (PID/MUD/TIRZ) developer application fee surfaced in the located official sources. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Temple 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.