West Lake Hills, Texas - City Development Fees
City of West Lake Hills | Travis County | Austin metro west | Bee Cave Road
West Lake Hills is a small city on Bee Cave Road (RM 2244) in western Travis County, west of downtown Austin. The City operates a centralized wastewater system; water is provided by Water District 10, not the City. Zoning, subdivision and site plan fees are set in the Code of Ordinances Appendix A Master Fee Schedule (effective October 1, 2024), and wastewater connection and impact fees were last amended by Ordinance 2026-017 on September 9, 2026. Verify current amounts with the City of West Lake Hills before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (wastewater) | Confirmed | $7,661.00 per single-family connection; $7,661.00 per LUE nonresidential | Ord. 2026-017 (2026-09-09) |
| Zoning, Subdivision and Site Plan Fees | Confirmed | Zoning change $1,000.00; PDD application $2,500.00; special use $500.00; subdivision plat $500.00 + $200.00/lot | Appendix A Master Fee Schedule (effective 2024-10-01) |
| Utility Connection Fees (wastewater) | Confirmed | Application $100.00; inspection $50.00; plan review $500.00; plus City of Austin capital recovery fee and grinder pump | Ord. 2026-017 (2026-09-09) |
| Water Fees | Not administered by this jurisdiction | Water is provided by Water District 10, not the City | - |
| 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 | - |
Wastewater Impact Fee
Source: Ordinance 2026-017, amending Appendix A Fee Schedule Article A8.00 Utilities Fees, Attachment A, Section (n) New connection fees and conditions. The City Council approved Ordinance 2026-017 by a 4-0 vote on September 9, 2026. The same $7,661.00 amount appears in the 2024 Master Fee Schedule. The fee is labeled an impact fee in the City code; ZoneFee did not verify whether it was adopted under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 procedures.
| Connection type | Impact fee |
|---|---|
| Residential (per single-family connection) | $7,661.00 |
| Nonresidential (per LUE) | $7,661.00 per LUE; number of LUEs multiplied by the fee per LUE |
Zoning, Subdivision and Site Plan Fees
Source: West Lake Hills Code of Ordinances Appendix A Master Fee Schedule, Article A9, revised September 17, 2024 and effective October 1, 2024. No later amendment to these sections was found in City Council agendas through October 2026. Items marked with notice add $150.00 for notification costs where notice is required, and a professional services deposit of $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 may be required for plats, rezonings and planned development districts.
Zoning
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning change request | $1,000.00 + $150.00 notice |
| Planned development district application | $2,500.00 + $150.00 notice |
| Planned development district, per code deviation | $150.00 |
| Special use request - home occupation | $150.00 |
| Special use request - all others | $500.00 + $150.00 notice |
| Special use renewal by city council | $300.00 |
| Special use renewal by city administrator - residential / commercial | $150.00 / $300.00 + $150.00 notice |
| Zoning determination letter | $50.00 |
| Appeal to board of adjustment of administrative official | $250.00 |
Subdivision and site plans
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subdivision plat | $500.00 |
| Each lot in plat | $200.00 |
| Land use per acre (non-residential) | $200.00 |
| Plat combining two or more residential lots into one | $300.00 flat fee (in lieu of plat and per-lot fees) |
| Variance or appeal - commercial / residential | $500.00 / $250.00 + $150.00 notice |
| Vacation document filing | $200.00 |
| Resubmission of denied plat within 90 days | $500.00 (no per lot charge) |
| Site plan - non-residential | $500.00 plus $0.10 per square foot added impervious cover |
| Site plan - residential | $250.00 |
| Consultant review fees | At cost |
Wastewater Connection Fees
Source: Ordinance 2026-017, Attachment A, Section (n). The City of Austin wastewater capital recovery fee is set by the City of Austin and is not shown here. The 2024 Master Fee Schedule plan review amount of $300.00 is superseded by the $500.00 amount in Ordinance 2026-017.
| Item | Residential | Nonresidential |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (nonrefundable, per application) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Inspection fee (per inspection) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Wastewater plan review fee | $500.00 | - |
| Preliminary engineering assessment fee | Up to $500.00 | - |
| Engineering information request fee | $100.00 | - |
| City of Austin wastewater capital recovery fee | As set by the City of Austin | Based on meter size and number of meters |
| Grinder pump fee | Price of a grinder pump | Price of a grinder pump |
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.
Water fees
The City Utilities page lists Water District 10 as the water provider. Water tap, meter and impact fees are set by that district, not the City of West Lake Hills, and are not covered here. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Special district fees
No PID, MUD or TIRZ assessment or developer fee was found in the Master Fee Schedule or Ordinance 2026-017. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Building permit fees
Building and trade permit fees also appear in the Master 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 West Lake Hills - Development Services and Wastewater Utility (Appendix A Master Fee Schedule; Ord. 2026-017) | Zoning, special use, PDD, subdivision and site plan fees; wastewater connection and impact fees | westlakehills.gov |
| Water District 10 | Water service (not covered on this page) | - |
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 Austin, Lakeway, Cedar Park and Leander.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Ordinances Appendix A: Master Fee Schedule (revised 09.17.24, effective 10.01.24) - SHA-256 d221344e… | City of West Lake Hills | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council agenda packet, September 9, 2026: Ordinance 2026-017 (wastewater fees) - SHA-256 2b8bfb80… | City of West Lake Hills | 2026-11-02 |
| City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, September 9, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-017 approved 4-0) - SHA-256 e0988c81… | City of West Lake Hills | 2026-11-02 |
| Utilities page (utility providers) - SHA-256 7a0f0296… | City of West Lake Hills | 2026-11-02 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-11-02. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of West Lake Hills before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of West Lake Hills Master Fee Schedule (Code Appendix A, effective October 1, 2024) and Ordinance 2026-017 (wastewater fees, September 9, 2026). As noted above, water is provided by Water District 10, no special district fee is published, 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 West Lake Hills 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.