MASTER FEE & RATE SCHEDULE 2026-2027
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
The City of Heath Master Fee & Rate Schedule consolidates in one location the fees, rates, deposits, and charges established by the City for permits, services, facilities, and utility services.
Where applicable, the governing ordinance or resolution is identified for reference. Click a category to open/close the Fee/Rate schedule.
01 - PARKS, RECREATION & CITY FACILITY RENTALS
PARKS, RECREATION & CITY FACILITY RENTALS
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| EVENT & GATHERING SPACES | FEE/RATES | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Small Room, Resident | $50.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Entire Room, Resident | $100.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| After 5:00 p.m. / Weekend Add-On | $50.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Lost Key Charge | $60.00 per key | Ordinance 260512A |
| Refundable Room Deposit (based on room condition) | $200.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pavilion Rental – Terry Park, Heath or Dallas Resident | $100.00 per 3 hours | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pavilion Rental – Towne Center Park, Resident | $100.00 per 3 hours | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pavilion Rental – Non-Resident | $250.00 per 3 hours | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pavilion Deposit | $250.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Gazebo Rental, Resident | $30.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Gazebo Rental, Non-Resident | $60.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Gazebo Deposit | $150.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Amphitheater Rental, Resident (event under 50 people) | $300.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Amphitheater Rental, Resident (event over 50 people) | $500.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Amphitheater Rental, Non-Resident (event under 50 people) | $450.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Amphitheater Rental, Non-Resident (event over 50 people) | $700.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Amphitheater Deposit | $500.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES | ||
| Ball Field, Resident | $30.00 per hour / field | Ordinance 260512A |
| Ball Field, Non-Resident | $60.00 per hour / field | Ordinance 260512A |
| Ball Field Deposit | $250.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Add Lights, Resident | $20.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Add Lights, Non-Resident | $50.00 per hour | Ordinance 260512A |
| Rectangular Sports Field, Resident | $30.00 per hour / field | Ordinance 260512A |
| Rectangular Sports Field, Non-Resident | $60.00 per hour / field | Ordinance 260512A |
| Rectangular Sports Field Deposit | $100.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Field Preparation, Resident | $50.00 flat fee | Ordinance 260512A |
| Field Preparation, Non-Resident | $60.00 flat fee | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pickleball Court, Resident | $10.00 per hour / court | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pickleball Court Annual Permit, Resident | $50.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pickleball Court, Non-Resident | $40.00 per hour / court | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pickleball Special Event (4 courts, 4 hours), Resident | $250.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| Pickleball Special Event (8 courts, 4 hours), Resident | $500.00 | Ordinance 260512A |
| FOOD TRUCK STALLS | ||
| Daily Reservation Fee | $50.00 per day | Ordinance 260908A |
| Optional Electricity Add-On | $10.00 | Ordinance 260908A |
02 - UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE
UTILITIES & SOLID WASTE
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| Water Service Rates | FEE/RATES | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 & 3/4 Meters | $44.23 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 1 Meters | $68.42 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 1 1/2 Meters | $108.74 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 2 Meters | $157.14 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 3 Meters | $310.38 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 4 Meters | $512.01 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Fire Protection Meter | Check detector is exempt | |
| Usage Rates | per 1,000 gallons | |
| 2,001 – 10,000 gallons | $7.92 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 10,001 – 20,000 gallons | $8.13 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 20,001-30,000 gallons | $10.06 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 30,001-50,000 gallons | $12.03 | Ordinance 260811C |
| 50,001-100,000 gallons | $14.37 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Greater than 100,000 gallons | $17.17 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Hydrant Rate ($150.00 minimum) | $19.44 | Ordinance 260811C |
| SEWER SERVICE RATES | ||
| Residential Winter Averaging Base Rate | $67.84 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Volume Rate/1,000 Gallons – Winter Averaging | $8.42 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Non-Residential Rate/1,000 Gallons | $14.32 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Residential New Winter Averaging Base Rate – Less than 12 Months | $67.84 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Residential New Volume Rate/1,000 Gallons Winter Averaging – Less than 12 Months Average of 7,000 Gallons | $8.42 | Ordinance 260811C |
| SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING | ||
| Residential Curbside with Recycling | $25.09 | |
| Premium Service with Recycling (Residential Carry Out) | $44.05 | |
| Commercial Collection | $29.46 | |
| Commercial 2-Cart | $42.11 | |
| Commercial Polycart Recycling | $1.66 | |
| Additional Polycart | $12.36 | |
| Brush exceeding three cubic yards | $12.58 per cubic yard | |
| Commercial – 3 cubic yard container 1 x Week | $112.90 | |
| Commercial – 4 cubic yard container 1 x Week | $132.62 | |
| Commercial – 6 cubic yard container 1 x Week | $163.20 | |
| Commercial – 8 cubic yard container 1 x Week | $211.48 | |
| Hazardous Waste Charge | $1.16 | |
| UTILITY ACCOUNT & SERVICE FEES | ||
| Late Penalty on Delinquent Balance | 10% of delinquent balance | |
| Administration Fee | $200.00 | |
| Reconnect Fee during business hours M-F, 8 am-5 pm | $50.00 | |
| Reconnect Fee after business hours and weekends until 10 pm | $100.00 | |
| Water Meter Re-read (after initial request) | $25.00 | |
| Water Meter Inaccessible Re-read Fee | $60.00 | |
| Water Meter Leak Check (after initial request; fee waived if leak detected on subsequent checks) | $25.00 | |
| Water Meter Consumption Report (except initial request) | $25.00 | |
| Water Meter Testing | $150.00 | |
| Unauthorized Use of Water/Jump Service/Removal of Meter Lock | $500.00 | |
| HYDRANT METER SERVICES | ||
| Fire Hydrant Meter Refundable Deposit | $2,250.00 | |
| Fire Hydrant Meter Water Consumption Refundable Deposit | $500.00 | |
| Fire Hydrant Meter Installation Administration Fee | $150.00 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Installation & Accessory Fee for 3/4 meter | Actual cost plus 20% admin and stocking | |
| Installation & Accessory Fee for 1 meter | Actual cost plus 20% admin and stocking | |
| UTILITY DEPOSITS | ||
| Water/Sewer/Garbage | $325.00 | Ordinance 090120 |
| Water/Garbage | $250.00 | Ordinance 090120 |
| Sewer/Garbage | $125.00 | Ordinance 090120 |
| Garbage Only | $50.00 | Ordinance 090120 |
| PAYMENT PROCESSING & RETURNED PAYMENTS | ||
| NSF Payment Fee | $35.00 | |
| Online Payment Credit Card Fee – Utility Payments | Actual cost passed through without mark up | |
| Credit Card Processing Fee | 3% Convenience Fee | |
| Stripe Credit Card Processing Fee | $0.99 | |
| Automated Phone Payment Fee | $1.75 | |
| UTILITY DATA & RECORDS |
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| Address Labels from Utility System – Printed | $50.00 | |
| Address Labels from Utility System – Electronic | $25.00 |
03 - DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & LAND USE
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & LAND USE
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| ZONING, SITE & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Proportionality Study Fee | Actual cost passed through without mark up | |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment | $500.00 | |
| Request For Zoning Change | $1,200.00 | |
| Conditional Use Permit | $1,200.00 | |
| Concept Plan | $500.00 | |
| Notice Publication Fee for 2nd and subsequent notices | $350.00 | |
| Neighborhood Notices for 2nd and subsequent notices | $375.00 | |
| Development Review Committee Pre-Application Meeting | First meeting is free. Each subsequent meeting is $300 | |
| Photometric Plan Review by 3rd Party | Actual cost pass through without markup | |
| Flood Plain Study Review | $175.00 per hour | |
| Extraordinary Review/Expert Consultation | Cost of Consultation | |
| Extraordinary Review/City Engineer | $175.00 per hour | |
| Site Plan Review | $1,200.00 | |
| Single-family Residential | $400.00 + $20.00 per lot | |
| Multi-family Residential | $450.00 + $20.00 per unit | |
| Non-Residential | $500.00 + $50.00 per acre | |
| Single-family Residential | $900.00 + $30.00 per lot | |
| Multi-family Residential | $400.00 + $10.00 per unit | |
| Non-Residential | $600.00 + $80.00 per acre | |
| Residential | $400.00 + $20.00 per lot | |
| Non-Residential | $450.00 + $70.00 per acre | |
| PLATS, REPLATS & FILING | ||
| Preliminary Plat | $1,500.00 + $25.00 per acre | |
| Short-Form Plat (less than 5 acres) | $750.00 + $25.00 per lot | |
| Final Plat | $1,500.00 + $25.00 per acre | |
| Replat or Amending Plat | $750.00 + $25.00 per acre | |
| Notice Publication for Replat (if required) | $180.00 | |
| Vacating Plat if Not Filed with a Replat | $750.00 + $25.00 per acre | |
| Official Filing Fees – plat and required documents | Fees set per County | |
| VARIANCES & APPEALS | ||
| Board of Adjustment Appeal/Variance/Special Exception | $850.00 | |
| Variance (Fence, Parking, Lighting, Subdivision Regulations, Other) | $400.00 | |
| RIGHTS-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS & ENCROACHMENTS | ||
| Street Name Change Request | $150 + assoc. costs pass through | |
| Request to Abandon Right-of-Way or Easement | $300 + assoc. costs pass through | |
| Encroachment Agreement | $200.00 | |
| PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW | ||
| Public Improvements Plan Review and Inspections | A deposit of 4% of the improvement value or a minimum of $4,500 is due with the civil plan application. The actual staff cost of $185.00 per hour will be charged against the deposit with a refund of the unused deposit issued upon city Acceptance of Improvements. If actual staff costs exceed the deposit, an invoice will be issued for the excess expense due before Acceptance of Improvements. | |
| TAKE AREA & APPEALS | ||
| Annual Sublease Fee – First Year | $600.00 | |
| Annual Sublease Fee – Subsequent Years | $350.00 | |
| Application for Appeal – Appeals Panel | $100.00 | |
| Application for Appeal – City Council | $100.00 | |
| Annual Sublease Ownership Transfer | $200.00 | |
| IMPACT FEES | ||
| Meter Pass Through Fee | Cost of Meter, plus 20% markup, plus cost of meter can replacement if required | Ordinance 200310A |
| Water – 3/4 meter | $2,087.00 | Ordinance 200310A; Rate set by Impact Fee Study |
| Water – 1 meter | $3,478.00 | Ordinance 200310A; Rate set by Impact Fee Study |
| Sewer – (3/4 water meter) | $3,940.00 | Ordinance 200310A; Rate set by Impact Fee Study |
| Sewer – (1 water meter) | $6,567.00 | Ordinance 200310A; Rate set by Impact Fee Study |
| Roadway per residential unit | $2,419.07 | Ordinance 200310A; Rate set by Impact Fee Study |
| STORMWATER MANAGEMENT | ||
| Stormwater Violation Fee Not to Exceed | $500.00 per offense | |
| Stormwater Reinspection Fee | $100.00 | |
| Administration Fee | $200.00 | |
| PARK DEVELOPMENT & TREE MITIGATION | ||
| Fee-In-Lieu of Land Dedication per Dwelling Unit | $2,246.94 | Ordinance 180327B |
| Park Development Fees per Dwelling Unit | $1,293.19 | Ordinance 180327B |
| Tree Mitigation Fee per Diameter Inch | $160.00 | Ordinance 200825A |
04 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| Residential Building Permits | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| New Single-family Dwelling fee per square foot (entire square feet of building, including non-heated/cooled areas) | $1.25 per SF under roof | Ordinance 260811C |
| New Single-family Dwelling Plan Review Fee | $200.00 | Ordinance 260811C |
| Approach/Flatwork | $200.00 | |
| Demo | $200.00 | |
| Electrical | $200.00 | |
| Mechanical | $200.00 | |
| Plumbing | $200.00 | |
| Addition/Remodel (interior/exterior) | $0.75 per SF (Minimum of $250) | Ordinance 260811C |
| Auxiliary Building (Pool Houses, Cabanas, Out Buildings, etc.….) | $0.75 per SF (Minimum of $250) | Ordinance 260811C |
| Retaining Walls | $200.00 | |
| Roofs | $150.00 | |
| Windows | $100.00 | |
| Grading/Fill | $200.00 | |
| Foundation/Foundation Repair | $200.00 | |
| Lake Sea Wall | $350.00 | |
| Lake Structure | $350.00 | |
| Pool | $400.00 | |
| COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS | ||
| Commercial Minimum Fee | $100.00 | |
| Commercial Permit Fee (Includes New Construction & Additions/Remodels) | 0.75% of value | |
| Commercial Permit Plan Review Fee | 10% of permit fee (Due up front, credited toward final permit fee total) | Min. $100.00 |
| Temporary Sales/Construction Trailer Permit | $200.00 | |
| Certificate of Occupancy (CO) | $150.00 | |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) | $250.00 + Refundable $3,000.00 Deposit | |
| SPECIALTY & TRADE PERMITS | ||
| Sprinkler/Irrigation/Lake Pump Permit | $150.00 | |
| Fence Permit | $150.00 | |
| Underground Fire Line Permit | $150.00 | |
| Underground Gas and Diesel Storage Tank Permit | $150.00 | |
| Residential/Commercial Fire Sprinkler Permit | $150.00 | |
| Fire Alarm Permit | $150.00 | |
| Commercial Generator Permit | $250.00 | |
| Solar Permit | $250.00 | |
| OSSF Permit | $750.00 | |
| Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank Permit | $150.00 | |
| Type I Commercial Cooking Hoods Permit | $150.00 | |
| SIGN PERMITS | ||
| Sign Permit | $150.00 | |
| Temporary Banner Permit | $75.00 | |
| OSSF / SEPTIC SYSTEMS | ||
| After Hours/Weekends Inspections two hour minimum | $80.00 per hour | |
| Extraordinary Inspections of Systems or Components applicable after 3rd inspection has failed | $100 per inspection | |
| OSSF New or Replacement System (payable at application) | $750.00 | |
| OSSF Existing System Modification | $400.00 | |
| INSPECTIONS & REINSPECTIONS | ||
| Re-inspection Fee for Buildings | $100.00 | |
| Outside Consultant Plan Check / Inspection Fees | Actual cost passed through without mark up | |
| After Hours/Weekends Construction Inspections four hour minimum | $100.00 per hour | |
| CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION & COMPLIANCE | ||
| Contractor Registration – Initial | $100.00 | |
| Contractor Registration – Renewal | $100.00 | |
| Penalty for Working without Registration | $500.00 per occurrence | |
| Penalty for Working without Permit or Occupancy Prior to Final Inspection | $500.00 per occurrence | |
| CONSTRUCTION DEPOSITS & TEMPORARY UTILITIES | ||
| Temporary Utility Deposit | $500.00 | |
| PERMIT ADMINISTRATION | ||
| Replace Permit Pack | $25.00 |
05 - BUSINESS, HEALTH & REGULATORY SERVICES
BUSINESS, HEALTH & REGULATORY SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| Food Establishments & Mobile Vendors | FEE/RATES | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Club (New or Renewal) | $250.00 | |
| Convenience Store (New or Renewal) | $250.00 | |
| Mobile Food Vendor/Commissary (New or Renewal) | $250.00 | |
| Grocer per Department | $150.00 | |
| Day Care Facility | $150.00 | |
| Special Event Food Trucks – Annual Permit | $250.00 | |
| Special Event/Food Trucks – Each Event | $100.00 | |
| No Inspection | $0.00 | |
| Additional Inspection | $100.00 | |
| RISD | Exempt | |
| BEER & WINE PERMITS | ||
| Beer and Wine Permit Application (Off-premise Only) Non-refundable, initial application fee | $100.00 | Ordinance 120605 |
| Beer and Wine Variance Request | $100.00 | |
| Beer and Wine Retailers (Off-Premise), Permit valid for two years | $60.00 |
06 - PUBLIC SAFETY & CODE ENFORCEMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY & CODE ENFORCEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| Alarm Registration & False Alarms | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration – Residential | $35.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Annual Registration – Commercial | $50.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Non-registration Penalty | $200.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| First – Third False Alarms | No Charge | Ordinance 080916E |
| Fourth and Fifth False Alarms | $50.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Sixth and Each Subsequent False Alarm | $75.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| First – Third False Alarms | No Charge | Ordinance 080916E |
| Fourth False Alarm | $100.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Fifth False Alarm | $250.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Sixth and Each Subsequent False Alarm | $500.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| First – Third False Alarms | No Charge | Ordinance 080916E |
| Fourth False Alarm | $250.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Fifth False Alarm | $500.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| Sixth and Each Subsequent False Alarm | $750.00 | Ordinance 080916E |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT & WATERING VIOLATIONS | ||
| Administrative Fee | $200.00 | |
| 1st Notice | Warning No Penalty | Ordinance 250624B |
| 2nd Notice | $150.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 3rd Notice | $200.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 4th Notice | $250.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 5th Notice | $300.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 6th Notice | $350.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 7th Notice | $400.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 8th Notice | $450.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| 9th Notice | $500.00 | Ordinance 250624B |
| SOLICITATION PERMITS | ||
| Solicitation Permit Application Fee (Per Applicant/Non-Refundable) | $65.00 | Ordinance 150526F |
| REPORTS & RECORDS | ||
| Accident Report | $6.00 per report |
07 - ANIMAL SERVICES
ANIMAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| ANIMAL REGISTRATION | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Dog Registration – Neutered | $5.00 annually | |
| Annual Dog Registration – Non-Neutered | $10.00 annually | |
| IMPOUNDMENT & DAILY CARE | ||
| Impoundment – Initial Fee | $30.00 | |
| Impoundment – 2nd incident | $50.00 | |
| Impoundment – 3rd incident | $75.00 | |
| Impoundment – 4th incident or more | $100.00 | |
| Daily Impoundment Fee After Initial Day | $10.00 | |
| ANIMAL RELATED PERMITS | ||
| Show or Exhibition | $10.00 per occurrence | Valid 30 days |
| Grooming | $10.00 annually | |
| Dealer (retail and/or wholesale distributor) | $25.00 annually | |
| Commercial (not covered by dealer) | $25.00 annually |
08 - ADMINISTRATIVE & RECORDS
ADMINISTRATIVE & RECORDS
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| Copies & Filing | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY/NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Copies (50 pages or less) | $0.10 per page | |
| Copies (for oversized copies) | $0.50 per page | |
| Copies (50 pages or more) | $15.00 per hour for labor | |
| County Filing | Actual Cost plus 20% admin | |
| Lien Filing Fee | Actual Cost plus 20% admin |
09 - MUNICIPAL COURT & COLLECTIONS
MUNICIPAL COURT & COLLECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Effective October 1, 2026 | As amended through Ordinance No. 260908A
| PAYMENT & COLLECTIONS FEES | FEE/RATE | AUTHORITY NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Online Payment Credit Card Fee – Court Payments | Actual cost passed through without mark up | |
| Unpaid debts and accounts receivable such as fines, fees, court costs, and restitution ordered paid by the Heath Municipal Court | 30% fee | Resolution 231024B |
