Tap Plans - Drake Engineering

Drake Engineering will create the engineered tap plan and navigate it through the approval process with the city of Austin. The engineered tap plans are submitted to the Austin Water Taps Office for review. Upon approval customers will be allowed to pay connection fees. A building permit will not be issued until all tap fees have been paid.

What’s the typical cost for tap plans?

Drake Engineering charges $3500 for residential tap plans. For commercial tap plan pricing, please call 903-738-5770.

What is a tap plan in Austin, TX?

The City off Austin has determined that any new connection to an existing water or wastewater requires an engineered tap plan. A tap plan is a detailed engineering drawing that shows how a new water and wastewater service connection will be made to the City of Austin's water and wastewater infrastructure. Tap plans are required for all new construction and major renovations in Austin.

Tap plan process overview:

  1. Hire a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to design your tap plan.

  2. Submit your tap plan for review and approval to the Austin Water Tap Plan Review Team.

  3. Pay the required tap fees once your tap plan has been approved.

  4. Obtain a right-of-way permit from the City of Austin's Transportation Department, if necessary.

  5. Have your tap plan installed by a licensed plumber.

Summary of the Tap Plan Process

  • A tap plan is a drawing that shows how a new water and wastewater service connection will be made to the city's infrastructure.

  • You need a tap plan if you are building a new house, doing a major renovation, or adding a new water or wastewater service to your property.

  • A licensed PE must design your tap plan.

  • You must submit your tap plan for review and approval to the city.

  • You must pay tap fees once your tap plan is approved.

  • A licensed plumber must install your tap plan.

Tips:

  • It is important to start the tap plan process early, as it can take several weeks or even months to get your tap plan approved.

  • You can find more information about the tap plan process on the City of Austin's website.

  • If you have any questions about the tap plan process, you can contact the Austin Water Tap Plan Review Team.