Killeen, Texas - City Development Fees
Killeen | City | Bell County / Central Texas (Fort Cavazos / Fort Hood area; I-14 / US-190 corridor) | Killeen-Temple, TX MSA | FIPS 4839148
Killeen is a Central Texas city in Bell County adjacent to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) along the Interstate 14 and US-190 corridor, the core of the Killeen-Temple, TX MSA. The City of Killeen Development Services department (Planning and Building) and Public Works Water and Sewer operation administer a Water and Wastewater Impact Fee program (Code Chapter 33, adopted by Ordinance 21-015 under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395), along with zoning, platting, and site plan application fees and water meter and sewer tap fees published in the consolidated FY 2026 Adopted Fee Schedule (effective October 1, 2025). Verify current amounts with the City of Killeen before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (Water / Wastewater) | Confirmed | TLGC Chapter 395 program; Water $1,161 + Wastewater $418 per service unit (3/4-inch base); scales by meter-size service-unit equivalent | 2021-04-13 |
| Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Plan Fees | Confirmed | Zoning Application $500; CUP $750; PUD $1,000; Zoning Variance $275; Preliminary / Final Plat $500 + $25/lot; Commercial Site Plan Review $1,000 to $2,500 | 2025-10-01 |
| Utility Tap Fees (Water Meter / Sewer Tap) | Confirmed | Water meter base charge $380 (3/4 inch) to $1,400 (2 inch) if builder installs tap; City-installed tap $880 to $2,800; Sewer Tap Fee $500 | 2025-10-01 |
| Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ) | Not administered by this city | No special-district developer fee in the comprehensive adopted Fee Schedule; TIRZ / PID assess via tax increment on the tax roll | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers | - |
Impact Fees (Water and Wastewater, TLGC Chapter 395)
Source: City of Killeen Ordinance 21-015 (Code Chapter 33, Article II; passed and approved April 13, 2021; SHA-256 7354ab90...), cross-confirmed against the City's Impact Fee Calculation Worksheet (SHA-256 d6e2f850...), captured verbatim. Killeen administers Water and Wastewater Impact Fees under the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 framework.
The impact fee is charged per service unit, where a 3/4-inch meter equals 1.0 service-unit equivalent (SUE). Section 33-24 (the maximum assessable fee per service unit) and Section 33-25 (the assessed fee by meter size) agree, so the assessed fee equals the maximum assessable fee. The assessed amounts scale by meter size using the service-unit equivalent multiplier shown below.
Water and Wastewater Impact Fees by Meter Size
| Meter Size (Service Units) | Water Impact Fee | Wastewater Impact Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch (1.0) | $1,161 | $418 |
| 1 inch (1.67) | $1,939 | $699 |
| 1.5 inch (3.33) | $3,867 | $1,392 |
| 2 inch (5.33) | $6,189 | $2,228 |
| 8 inch (60) | $69,660 | $25,080 |
The full impact fee schedule lists every meter size between 3/4 inch and 8 inch. Consult the City of Killeen Impact Fee Calculation Worksheet for the service-unit equivalent and assessed amount that apply to a given meter size.
Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Plan Application Fees
Source: City of Killeen Fee Schedule (Adopted Annual Budget, FY 2026), effective October 1, 2025, Development Services section (SHA-256 5f48fc00...), captured verbatim. A $10 technology and application fee applies in addition to listed permits during the City's transition to online permitting.
Zoning Application Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Zoning Application (rezoning) | $500 |
| Conditional Use Permit (CUP) | $750 |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | $1,000 (amendment $500) |
| Zoning Variance | $275 |
| Subdivision Variance | $300 |
| Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment | $500 |
| Abandonment of Right-of-Way / Easement | $415 |
| Jurisdictional Boundary Adjustment | $750 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $50 |
| Technology and application fee (per application) | $10 |
Platting and Site Plan Fees
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Plat | $500 + $25 per lot |
| Final Plat | $500 + $25 per lot |
| Amendment of Preliminary Plat | $250 + $12.50 per lot |
| Commercial Site Plan Review - 1 to 5 acres | $1,000 |
| Commercial Site Plan Review - over 5 to 15 acres | $2,000 |
| Commercial Site Plan Review - over 15 acres | $2,500 |
Water Meter and Sewer Tap Fees (Public Works)
Source: City of Killeen Fee Schedule (Adopted Annual Budget, FY 2026), effective October 1, 2025, Public Works - Water and Sewer section (SHA-256 5f48fc00...), captured verbatim. Killeen operates its own water and wastewater utility, so these are the City's development-side connection charges, separate from and in addition to the Chapter 395 impact fees above.
Water Meter Fees - Builder Installs Tap (Base Charge)
| Meter Size | Base Charge |
|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $380 |
| 1 inch | $470 |
| 1.5 inch | $880 |
| 2 inch | $1,400 |
Water Meter Fees - City Installs Service Line, Meter, and Box (Established Subdivision)
| Meter Size | Short Side | Long Side |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 inch | $880 | $1,200 |
| 1 inch | $950 | $1,500 |
| 1.5 inch | $1,200 | $1,700 |
| 2 inch | $2,500 | $2,800 |
Sewer Tap
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sewer Tap Fee (all sizes) | $500 |
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were not closed via confirmed fee amounts on this page. They are disclosed here rather than estimated or omitted silently.
Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ)
No special-district developer fee (a regional water authority pass-through or a TIRZ or PID developer application fee) appears in the comprehensive City of Killeen FY 2026 Adopted Fee Schedule, and Killeen has no regional water authority pass-through on its impact fee schedule. Texas special districts (TIRZ and PID) assess through tax increment or special assessment on the tax roll rather than a city development fee. Killeen's Drainage Utility Fee and Street Maintenance Fee are recurring monthly utility charges, not one-time development fees. Closed-search outcome: 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 Killeen occur through the impact fees, zoning, subdivision, site plan, 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 Killeen - Development Services (Planning and Building) | Zoning, platting, and site plan application fees; water and wastewater impact fees | killeentexas.gov |
| City of Killeen - Public Works (Water and Sewer) | Water meter and sewer tap fees | killeentexas.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance 21-015 - Impact Fees (Water and Wastewater), Code Chapter 33, passed April 13, 2021 (SHA-256 7354ab90...) | City of Killeen, TX - Development Services | 2026-06-15 |
| Impact Fee Calculation Worksheet (fee per meter by service-unit equivalent) (SHA-256 d6e2f850...) | City of Killeen, TX - Development Services | 2026-06-15 |
| Fee Schedule (Adopted Annual Budget, FY 2026), effective October 1, 2025 - Development Services and Public Works Water and Sewer (SHA-256 5f48fc00...) | City of Killeen, TX - Development Services / Public Works | 2026-06-15 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-06-15. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Killeen Development Services and Public Works departments before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from City of Killeen Ordinance 21-015 (SHA-256 7354ab90...), the Impact Fee Calculation Worksheet (SHA-256 d6e2f850...), and the FY 2026 Adopted Fee Schedule (SHA-256 5f48fc00...). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Killeen administers Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 water and wastewater impact fees (Ordinance 21-015) charged per service unit, with assessed amounts scaling by meter-size service-unit equivalent; the 3/4-inch base is presented above. Zoning, platting, site plan, and water meter and sewer tap fees come from the FY 2026 Adopted Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2025. Texas jurisdictions do not use Virginia-style cash proffers, and Killeen administers no special-district developer fee (its Drainage Utility Fee and Street Maintenance Fee are recurring utility charges, not development fees). Verify all current rates directly with the City of Killeen 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.