What is the difference between an impact fee and a tap fee?
An impact fee is charged to new development to offset new or increased demands on existing water and wastewater systems. Impact fees are used to fund expansion on the water and wastewater systems. A tap fee is a service fee that is charged for connecting the public water or wastewater main to the private plumbing.

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1. Why are impact fees necessary?
2. Are impact fees “new fees”?
3. Why did the City of Highland Village Council decide to collect impact fees?
4. Do only Highland Village residents pay impact fees?
5. Must I pay impact fees for irrigation meters?
6. Are there impact fee charges on fire lines?
7. How can I give my input before a change is adopted in the impact fees?
8. What is the difference between an impact fee and a tap fee?