Wichita Falls, Texas - City Development Fees
Wichita Falls | City | Wichita County | Wichita Falls, TX MSA (US-287 / I-44, North Texas near the Oklahoma border)
Wichita Falls is the seat of Wichita County in North Texas, on US-287 and Interstate 44 near the Oklahoma border. The City sets its development and utility charges in Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025, passed and approved September 2, 2025. The platting, subdivision, rezoning-to-PUD, and board of adjustment fees below are captured from that ordinance. Verify current amounts with the City of Wichita Falls before relying on them.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Application Fees (platting, subdivision, rezoning to PUD, variance) | Confirmed | Final plat (up to 5 acres) $295; minor plat $295; rezoning to PUD $575; board of adjustment variance $210; plat vacation $210 | Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 (approved September 2, 2025) |
| Impact Fees (Chapter 395) | Not published via official sources | No Chapter 395 water, wastewater, roadway, or drainage impact fee is enumerated in the adopted fee ordinance | - |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees | Not published via official sources | The fee ordinance sets water and sewer utility rates and tap-machine service charges, but no discrete new-service tap fee schedule by meter size was isolated | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ) | Not administered | No city-administered special-district development or application fee appears in the adopted fee ordinance | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Application Fees
Source: City of Wichita Falls Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 (passed and approved September 2, 2025). The platting, subdivision, rezoning-to-PUD, and board of adjustment variance fees below are captured from that ordinance.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Final Plat, up to five acres | $295.00 |
| Notification Plat (in addition to final plat fee) | $78.00 |
| Minor Plat | $295.00 |
| Plat Vacation | $210.00 |
| Rezoning to PUD (Planned Unit Development) | $575.00 |
| Variance - Board of Adjustment / Airport Board of Adjustment | $210.00 |
Authority: City of Wichita Falls Planning and Development. The fees above confirm the platting, rezoning, and variance fee family for this jurisdiction. County plat filing fees are paid separately and set by Wichita County.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were either not published in the City's official development fee sources or are not administered by this jurisdiction. 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 platting, subdivision, rezoning, and variance fees on this page derive from City of Wichita Falls Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 (approved September 2, 2025). Fee schedules change, and the City rotates its document-center file numbers when a new ordinance is posted. Confirm current amounts directly with the City of Wichita Falls before relying on them.
Impact fees
No Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee (water, wastewater, roadway, or drainage) is enumerated in the adopted City of Wichita Falls fee ordinance, consistent with the pattern for cities of this size and type. Closed-search outcome: not published via official sources. This is a finding that no published official schedule was found, not a positive determination that the City administers a zero impact fee.
Utility tap and connection fees
Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 sets water and sewer utility rates and tap-machine service charges, but a discrete new-service water or sewer tap or connection fee schedule by meter size was not cleanly isolated from the 34-page ordinance on this pass. Monthly utility rates are recurring billing charges, not one-time development fees. Closed-search outcome: not published via official sources at this time.
Special district fees
No city-administered special-district line item (PID or TIRZ development or application fee) appears in the adopted fee ordinance. Any special-district assessments would be levied by the district under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372 (PID) or Chapter 311 (TIRZ), not through the City fee schedule. 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 Wichita Falls Planning and Development | Platting and subdivision fees; rezoning to PUD; board of adjustment variance fees | wichitafallstx.gov |
| City of Wichita Falls Public Works (Water and Sewer) | Water and wastewater utilities and tap-machine service charges (utility rates, not itemized development tap fees) | wichitafallstx.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.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| City of Wichita Falls Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 (34 pages; passed and approved September 2, 2025) - platting and subdivision, rezoning to PUD, board of adjustment variance, and water and sewer utility rates | City of Wichita Falls | 2026-09-11 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-09-11. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Wichita Falls (Planning and Development) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from City of Wichita Falls Fee Ordinance No. 47-2025 (approved September 2, 2025). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. As noted above, no impact fee schedule and no discrete utility tap fee schedule are published in the City's official development sources, no city-administered special-district fee exists in the ordinance, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Wichita Falls 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.