The Colony, Texas - City Development Fees
The Colony | City | Denton County | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
The Colony is a city on the east shore of Lewisville Lake in Denton County, in the DFW-north growth corridor adjacent to Frisco, Lewisville, and Little Elm, and home to The Tribute master-planned community. The City of The Colony Development Services, Engineering, and Public Works departments administer water, sewer, roadway, and drainage impact fees under the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 framework, along with zoning, platting, building permit, and utility tap fees. All of these are published in a single comprehensive FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (effective October 1, 2025). The City operates its own water and wastewater utility and publishes a standalone physical water meter and sewer tap fee schedule distinct from the impact capacity fees. Verify current amounts with the City of The Colony before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (Water / Sewer / Roadway / Drainage, TLGC Chapter 395) | Confirmed | Water $518 and sewer $4,034 per 5/8-inch meter (current tier, scaling by meter size); roadway 2016 fees by ITE land use, single-family detached $3,561/dwelling unit; Office Creek drainage $154.87/lot or ERU | 2025-10-01 |
| Zoning and Platting Fees | Confirmed | Zoning / PD / SUP / site plan by acreage $375 (0-4.99 ac) to $1,250 (50-99.99 ac); single-family plat $375 + $15/lot; minor plat $300 + $10/acre; annexation petition $500 | 2025-10-01 |
| Water Meter and Sewer Tap Fees | Confirmed | Water meter tap and meter $475 (5/8-inch) to $4,270 (10-inch); 4-inch sewer tap $570; 4-inch fire line tap $1,895; connections over 50 feet add $20/foot | 2025-10-01 |
| Special District Fees (PID) | Not administered | The Tribute master-planned community operates under a Developer's Agreement (tax-roll / agreement-based), not a standing City development fee schedule | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers | - |
Impact Fees (Water, Sewer, Roadway, and Drainage, TLGC Chapter 395)
Source: City of The Colony FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; SHA-256 8045321d...), captured verbatim. The City administers water and sewer impact fees (tiered by final-plat date), roadway impact fees (the 2016-study adopted fees by ITE land use), and an Office Creek drainage impact fee. The water and sewer figures below are the current tier, applicable to property final-platted after December 1, 2020; earlier plat-date tiers apply to property platted in prior windows.
Water and Sewer Impact Fees (current tier, by meter size)
| Meter Size / Type | Water | Sewer |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8-inch displacement | $518 | $4,034 |
| 3/4-inch displacement | $777 | $6,051 |
| 1-inch displacement | $1,295 | $10,085 |
| 1.5-inch displacement | $2,590 | $20,170 |
| 2-inch displacement | $4,144 | $32,272 |
| 3-inch compound | $8,288 | $64,544 |
| 4-inch compound | $12,950 | $100,850 |
| 6-inch compound | $25,900 | $201,700 |
| 8-inch compound | $41,440 | $322,720 |
| 10-inch turbine | $129,500 | $1,008,500 |
Roadway Impact Fees (2016 fees, by ITE land use)
| Land Use (ITE code) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Housing (210, per dwelling unit) | $3,561 |
| Multi-family Low-Rise / Townhomes (220, per dwelling unit) | $1,932 |
| General Office Building (710, per 1,000 SF GFA) | $5,455 |
| Medical-Dental Office (720, per 1,000 SF GFA) | $14,887 |
| General Light Industrial (110, per 1,000 SF GFA) | $2,462 |
| Hotel (310, per room) | $1,799 |
Office Creek Drainage Impact Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential | $154.87 per lot |
| Non-residential | $154.87 per ERU (one ERU = 3,406 sq ft of impervious area) |
Zoning and Platting Application Fees
Source: City of The Colony FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; SHA-256 8045321d...), Zoning and Platting sections, captured verbatim.
Zoning and Development Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annexation petition | $500 (notice cost $400 minimum) |
| Zoning amendment / planned development / SUP / site plan (by acreage) | $375 (0-4.99 ac); $650 (5-9.99 ac); $825 (10-24.99 ac); $1,000 (25-49.99 ac); $1,250 (50-99.99 ac); $200 + $12/acre (100+ ac) |
| PD amendment | $375 |
| Site plan amendment review | $100 |
| SUP amendment | $375 |
| Special exception | $350 |
| Variance application | $350 |
| Gateway standards waiver | $350 |
| Zoning verification letter | $50 (7 business days) / $70 (3 business days) |
Platting and Subdivision Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Preliminary / final / amending / replat / conveyance plat - single-family or duplex | $375 + $15 per lot |
| Preliminary / final / amending / replat / conveyance plat - multi-family or townhome | $250 + $144 per acre |
| Preliminary / final / amending / replat / conveyance plat - all others | $250 + $72 per acre |
| Minor plat | $300 + $10 per acre |
| Plat extension | $100 |
| Vacating plat | $650 |
| Street address / name change | $100-$400 by count |
Water Meter and Sewer Tap Fees
Source: City of The Colony FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; SHA-256 8045321d...), Water Meter and Sewer / Fire Line Tap sections, captured verbatim. These physical tap and meter fees are charged separately from the water and sewer impact capacity fees above. The water meter tap and meter fee includes the service connection from the main to the meter within 50 feet; connections over 50 feet add $20 per foot, and boring a paved road for the tap adds $500.
Water Meter Tap and Meter Fees
| Meter Size | Amount |
|---|---|
| 5/8-inch | $475 |
| 3/4-inch | $595 |
| 1-inch | $730 |
| 1.5-inch | $1,085 |
| 2-inch | $1,200 |
| 3-inch (tap only) | $1,625 |
| 4-inch (tap only) | $1,895 |
| 6-inch (tap only) | $2,415 |
| 8-inch (tap only) | $3,210 |
| 10-inch (tap only) | $4,270 |
Sewer and Fire Line Tap Fees
| Tap Type / Size | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sewer tap - 4-inch | $570 |
| Sewer tap - 6-inch | $865 |
| Sewer tap - 8-inch | $1,410 |
| Sewer tap - 10-inch | $2,220 |
| Fire line tap - 4-inch | $1,895 |
| Fire line tap - 6-inch | $2,415 |
| Fire line tap - 8-inch | $3,210 |
| Fire line tap - 10-inch | $5,000 |
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed standalone fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Special District Fees (PID)
The Colony's The Tribute master-planned community operates under a Developer's Agreement (noted on the impact-fee schedule as authorizing its own fee arrangement). Public improvement district and special-district obligations are tax-roll special assessments or developer-agreement terms, not a standing City-administered developer application fee. No City special-district developer fee surfaced in the FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule or the thecolonytx.gov sitemap. Closed-search outcome: this fee family is not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers (Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303 has no Texas counterpart). Developer-side contributions in The Colony occur through the impact fees, zoning, platting, building permit, and tap fees captured above. Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of The Colony - Development Services, Engineering, and Public Works | Water, sewer, roadway, and drainage impact fees; zoning, platting, building permit, and water meter / sewer tap fees | thecolonytx.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (impact, zoning, platting, building permit, and tap fees; October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) (SHA-256 8045321d...) | City of The Colony, TX - Development Services / Engineering / Public Works | 2026-06-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-18. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of The Colony Development Services, Engineering, and Public Works departments before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of The Colony FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule (SHA-256 8045321d...). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. The Colony administers Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 water, sewer, and roadway impact fees plus an Office Creek drainage impact fee; the water and sewer impact fees are tiered by final-plat date, and the figures shown are the current tier (property platted after December 1, 2020). The City also publishes a standalone physical water meter and sewer tap fee schedule, separate from the impact capacity fees. Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers, and The Tribute master-planned community operates under a Developer's Agreement on the tax roll, not a standing City development fee. Verify all current rates directly with the City of The Colony 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.