Round Rock, TX Development Fees
City of Round Rock | Williamson County | Central Texas | Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA
Round Rock is an incorporated city operating under Texas home rule charter and subject to Texas Local Government Code requirements for development fee assessment.
Phase 4 Roadway Impact Fees in Effect -- January 2025
Round Rock's Phase 4 roadway impact fees took effect January 1, 2025 for properties with a final plat issued after that date. Phase 4 rates represent a significant increase from Phase 3:
| Phase | Final Plat Date | Residential (Area A) | Residential (Areas B/C/D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 4 (current) | After Jan. 1, 2025 | $3,444 per service unit | $2,291 per service unit |
| Phase 3 | After Jan. 1, 2024 | $1,507 per service unit | $1,507 per service unit |
Verify your property's service area and applicable phase with the City of Round Rock Transportation Department before relying on these rates for financial decisions.
Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadway Impact Fee (Area A, residential) | Confirmed | $3,444 per service unit | Jan. 1, 2025 |
| Roadway Impact Fee (Areas B/C/D, residential) | Confirmed | $2,291 per service unit | Jan. 1, 2025 |
| Rezoning (under 30 acres) | Confirmed | $750 + notification fees | Aug. 2023 |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | Confirmed | $2,000 + $200/acre + notifications | Aug. 2023 |
| Utility Impact Fees (water/wastewater) | Not confirmed | Current rates not confirmed -- verify directly with City of Round Rock | |
| Utility Tap Fees | Not applicable | No separately published tap fee schedule | |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas does not use proffer agreements | |
Roadway Impact Fees
Round Rock assesses roadway impact fees under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395. Fees are due at building permit application. The fee amount depends on the service area in which the property is located and when the final plat was recorded.
Phase 4 Rates (Final Plat After January 1, 2025)
| Service Area | Residential (per service unit) | Non-Residential (per service unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Area A | $3,444 | $1,722 |
| Areas B, C, D | $2,291 | $1,145 |
A service unit is based on peak-hour traffic generation, road length, and national traffic standards. It is not the same as a Living Unit Equivalent (LUE). A standard single-family home is approximately 4 service units.
Prior Phase Rates
| Phase | Final Plat Date | Residential (per su) | Non-Residential (per su) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | After Jan. 1, 2024 | $1,507 | $753 |
| Phase 2 | Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $1,130 | $628 |
| Phase 1 | Before Jan. 1, 2022 | $753 | $502 |
Service area boundaries (four polygons: A, B, C, D) are published on the City of Round Rock GIS hub at geohub.roundrocktexas.gov.
Full schedule: Round Rock roadway impact fees
Zoning Application Fees
Zoning application fees are administered by the City of Round Rock Planning and Development Services Department. Applications requiring public hearings also require notification fees in addition to the base application fee.
Source: Planning & Development Fees Summary, labeled "Updated August 2023," re-uploaded to roundrocktexas.gov in November 2025. The re-upload confirms the city continues to use these rates; no evidence of revision since August 2023.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Original Zoning (with annexation) | No fee |
| Rezoning -- under 30 acres | $750 + notification fees |
| Rezoning -- 30 or more acres | $900 + notification fees |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | $2,000 + $200/acre + notification fees (total not to exceed $5,000) |
| Minor PUD Amendment (administrative) | $500 |
| Major PUD Amendment (P&Z + Council) | $1,500 + notification fees |
| Variance / Special Exception | $500 + mailed and sign notification fees |
| Administrative Adjustment / Interpretation | $100 |
| Temporary Use Permit | $50 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $50 |
Notification fees: $275 for two published newspaper notices; $2 per property owner within 300 feet for mailed notices; $20 per on-site public hearing sign.
Full zoning application fee schedule: Round Rock zoning fees
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Round Rock Transportation Department | Roadway impact fees | roundrocktexas.gov |
| City of Round Rock Planning and Development Services | Zoning application fees | roundrocktexas.gov |
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Roadway Impact Fee | City of Round Rock Transportation Department | 2026-04-16 |
| Planning & Development Fees Summary (Updated August 2023) | City of Round Rock Planning and Development Services | 2026-04-16 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-04-16. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Round Rock before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from official City of Round Rock documents as of the last-verified date above. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Always verify binding fee amounts directly with the City of Round Rock 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.