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New Water/Wastewater Service — Tap Plan & Connection Fees: Austin restaurant guide
Austin Water — Utility Development Services
What it is
Approval of new or upsized water/wastewater connections and payment of tap and capital recovery fees.
When a restaurant needs it
New construction or a project that needs a new or larger meter/tap.
How to apply
A Texas-licensed Professional Engineer submits the tap plan through AB+C using the Commercial Tap Plan Checklist; pay connection fees once approved.
Documents you’ll need
- Engineered tap plan (sealed by a Texas PE)
- Commercial Tap Plan Checklist
- Meter sizing
Fee
Varies — see Austin Water UDS fee schedule (capital recovery and meter fees)
Processing time
Varies
Renewal
None
Who files
Tap plans must be prepared by a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer.
Good to know
No building permit will be issued until all tap fees are paid — get the tap plan in early.
Official source
Austin Water — new service connections
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.