Van Alstyne, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Van Alstyne | Grayson County | North Texas | US 75 corridor between Anna and Sherman
Van Alstyne is a fast-growing city on US 75 in southern Grayson County, with part of its city limits extending into northern Collin County, on the US 75 growth corridor north of McKinney and Anna. The City administers its own zoning, platting, water and sewer taps, Chapter 395 water, wastewater and roadway impact fees, and public improvement district (PID) fees. The fees below are captured from the City Master Fee Schedule (Code Sec. 2-183), cover dated "Updated 08.11.2026", the date City Council passed Ordinance 2036 amending the schedule. Verify current amounts with the City of Van Alstyne before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395: water, wastewater, roadway) | Confirmed | 3/4" meter: water $5,701 + wastewater $4,605 = $10,306; roadway $1,998.50 per service unit | Master Fee Schedule updated 2026-08-11 |
| Zoning, Plat and Site Plan Fees | Confirmed | Rezoning $300 + $15/acre; PD $750 + $15/acre; residential final plat $300 + $20/lot | Master Fee Schedule updated 2026-08-11 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | 3/4" water tap $1,784.72; 4" sewer tap $2,643.42 | Master Fee Schedule updated 2026-08-11 |
| Special District Fees (PID) | Confirmed | PID petition and review $15,000; PID Community Benefit Fee $2,500 per single family home | Ord. 2036, 2026-08-11 |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Impact Fees
Source: City of Van Alstyne Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-183), cover dated "Updated 08.11.2026". City Council passed Ordinance 2036 amending the Sec. 2-183 fee schedule 7-0 on August 11, 2026 (approved minutes). The schedule prints amounts without dollar signs; they are shown here in dollars. Water and wastewater impact fees are listed on schedule p.14 by meter size and equivalent service unit (ESU). The water and wastewater columns add up to the "Combined Impact Fees" column; the separate "Maximum Combined Impact Fees" column is the higher maximum amount the schedule lists alongside them. The schedule does not cite the ordinance that adopted the impact fees.
| Meter Size | ESU | Water Impact Fee | Wastewater Impact Fee | Combined Impact Fees | Maximum Combined Impact Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1 | $5,701 | $4,605 | $10,306 | $20,613 |
| 1" | 1.67 | $9,521 | $7,690 | $17,211 | $34,424 |
| 1-1/2" | 3.33 | $18,984 | $15,335 | $34,319 | $68,642 |
| 2" | 5.33 | $30,386 | $24,545 | $54,931 | $109,867 |
| 3" | 10 | $57,010 | $46,050 | $103,060 | $206,130 |
| 4" | 16.67 | $95,036 | $76,765 | $171,801 | $343,619 |
| 6" | 33.33 | $190,014 | $153,485 | $343,499 | $687,031 |
| 8" | 53.33 | $304,034 | $245,585 | $549,619 | $1,099,291 |
| 10" | 76.67 | $437,096 | $353,065 | $790,161 | $1,580,399 |
Roadway impact fee - Service Area A
| Item | Per Service Unit |
|---|---|
| Maximum assessable roadway impact fee | $3,997 |
| Residential roadway impact fee collection rate | $1,998.50 |
| Non-residential roadway impact fee collection rate | $1,998.50 |
Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: City of Van Alstyne Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-183), cover dated "Updated 08.11.2026". City Council passed Ordinance 2036 amending the Sec. 2-183 fee schedule 7-0 on August 11, 2026 (approved minutes). The schedule prints amounts without dollar signs; they are shown here in dollars. Zoning, platting, plan and related development fees appear on schedule pp.3-5.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Straight rezoning application | $300.00 plus $15.00 per acre |
| Planned development (PD) application | $750.00 plus $15.00 per acre |
| Specific use permit (SUP) application | $300.00 plus $10.00 per acre |
| Zoning ordinance text amendment | $300.00 |
| Zoning Board of Adjustment appeal or variance | $200.00 |
| Zoning verification letter | $100.00 |
| Residential preliminary plat | $250 plus $15.00 per lot |
| Residential final plat | $300.00 plus $20.00 per lot |
| Non-residential (including multi-family) preliminary plat | $300.00 plus $25.00 per lot |
| Non-residential (including multi-family) final plat | $400.00 plus $25.00 per lot |
| Site plan | $250.00 plus $50.00 per acre |
| Preliminary site plan | $100.00 per acre |
| Civil engineering plan, residential | $1,000.00 plus $100.00 per acre |
| Civil engineering plan, non-residential | $2,000 plus $100.00 per acre |
Other per-unit development charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Community Development Fee (per unit; one, two and multi-family dwellings) | $1,512.50 |
| Community Services Fee (per residential lot, or per single-family equivalent unit for non-residential) | $1,512.50 |
| Infrastructure inspections, residential (per residential lot) | $1,500.00 |
| Infrastructure inspections, non-residential | $10,000.00 plus $2,000.00 per acre |
| Infrastructure inspections, multifamily (per unit) | $150.00 |
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Van Alstyne Master Fee Schedule (Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-183), cover dated "Updated 08.11.2026". City Council passed Ordinance 2036 amending the Sec. 2-183 fee schedule 7-0 on August 11, 2026 (approved minutes). The schedule prints amounts without dollar signs; they are shown here in dollars. Water and sewer tap fees appear on schedule pp.12-13. The schedule also lists separate water meter installation charges by meter size, which are not reproduced here.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water tap, 3/4 inch (each) | $1,784.72 |
| Water tap, greater than 3/4 inch | Determined by administration as actual costs to city |
| Sewer tap, 4 inch (each) | $2,643.42 |
| Sewer tap, greater than 4 inch | Determined by administration as actual costs to city + 15% |
| Bulk water / construction meter and backflow deposit (each) | $2,000.00 |
Public Improvement District (PID) Fees
Source: Master Fee Schedule p.4, "Public Improvement District (PID)". Ordinance 2036, passed 7-0 by City Council on August 11, 2026 (Aug 11 minutes, approved September 8, 2026), set the PID petition and review fee and the PID Community Benefit Fee shown below.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| PID petition and review | $15,000.00 |
| PID Community Benefit Fee (per single family home) | $2,500.00 |
| Funds deposit per PID Policy for third-party consultants | $50,000.00 |
| Additional funds deposit when the initial balance reaches $5,000 | $25,000.00 |
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.
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.
Other items not reproduced
Building, trade, parks, public safety and monthly utility rate charges in the same schedule are not development fees in ZoneFee's scope and are not shown. Water meter installation charges by meter size are listed separately in the schedule (p.12) and are not reproduced on this page.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Van Alstyne Development Services / Utilities | Zoning, platting, site plans, water and sewer taps, water / wastewater / roadway impact fees, PID fees (Code Sec. 2-183) | cityofvanalstyne.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 US 75 corridor jurisdictions include Anna, Melissa, Sherman and Denison.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Schedule page: Master Fee Schedule, "Fee Schedule 08.11.2026.pdf" (15 pages, cover "Updated 08.11.2026") - SHA-256 of the schedule PDF ec3ba90b… | City of Van Alstyne | 2026-10-19 |
| City Council packet, September 8, 2026: minutes of the August 11, 2026 meeting (Ordinance 2036, p.99) - SHA-256 0e0b011f… | City of Van Alstyne | 2026-10-18 |
| City Council packet, October 13, 2026: minutes of the September 8, 2026 meeting approving the August 11 minutes (p.243) - SHA-256 011fa6a9… | City of Van Alstyne | 2026-10-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Van Alstyne (Development Services) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Van Alstyne Master Fee Schedule (Code Sec. 2-183), cover dated "Updated 08.11.2026", the date City Council passed Ordinance 2036 amending the schedule. Taps larger than the listed sizes are set at actual cost, and the impact fee schedule shows both collected amounts and maximum allowable amounts. 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 Van Alstyne 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.