Austin Water Taps E-News Fall 2023

Information for Residential and Commercial Building Community

Fall 2023

Beginning October 1st 2023 you will see an increase in meter costs. No changes will be made to the drop-in costs or inspections.

All unpaid water permits will need to be paid by October 15th or risk cancellation and re-bill with updated fees.

Austin Water added a new plat date category, "On Or After 10/1/2023," with a net increase of $500 for water and wastewater impact fees.

If you would like to pay outstanding water permit invoices or have general questions, please email AWTaps@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-972-1000 option 3.

New Meter Cost 2024

All meters listed in red have increased in costs. No changes have been made to the drop-in costs or inspections. These increases relate to the AMI-ready Badger and Sensus meters.

You can find the entire Impact fee table here.

An Austin Water meter connected to the ground.

Renew a Fire Hydrant Meter

You can now renew your existing fire hydrant meter by completing the form.

To renew you must email the renewal form and a valid RPZ inspection to AWHydrants@AustinTexas.gov

What are impact fees? Why do Plat Dates Matter?

Impact Fees

In addition to the cost of the meter, Austin Water applies Impact Fees (Capitol Recovery Fees) to any connection made to the city utility system. This fee allows for maintenance of the city systems and repairs or updates to infrastructures that are worn or aged.

The Impact Fee is an essential part of enabling Austin Water to provide safe, reliable services to our customers. Fees are prescribed by Texas Statute 395.016(d) and clarified in City Land Development Code Sec 25-9, Article 3.

Plat Dates

The Plat date is used to determine Impact Fees based on a tiered system of cost assessment. Beginning 10/01/2023 an additional plat category will be added.

Water Meter Inspection Request Guide

Austin Water inspects residential water meter locations prior to installing the meter. The following steps for phone or website process help the process run smoothly. It is important that you communicate with your Development Services right-of-way inspector throughout the process.

Infographic explaining how to request an inspection.

Contact Information

Austin Water Taps Office Webpage

Email (AWTaps@austintexas.gov)

Phone: 512-972-0000

Locations

6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752

Additional Resources

Austin Water Utility Webpage

City of Austin/Austin Texas Government Webpage

Development Services Department Webpage

Austin Energy Webpage