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Applications and Fees

Follow the information below for details on development submission(s). All applications are online through MGO Connect.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • cityplanning@amarillo.gov
  • 806-378-6290
  • Planning Department
    Simms Municipal Building
    Second Floor
    808 S. Buchanan
    PO Box 1971
    Amarillo, TX 79101
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

planning applications & fee details

If your application involves zoning or platting, you must submit it on the days listed in the Schedule for Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings and Application Deadlines. We recommend scheduling a Pre-Application Conference (PAC) to ensure a streamlined process, visit the MGO Connect page and create an account if you do not already have one. Complete the Pre-Application Conference application, and the Planning Department will contact you.

After you submit your application, the Planning Department will review it within 2 business days to ensure completeness. If more information is needed, you will be contacted. The Development Review Committee (DRC) will review your application and plans within ten business days. After their review, the Planning Department will send comments and any necessary revisions. Please return adjustments promptly.

For applications that require action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, please return the final plans at least four business days before the scheduled public meeting.

Note: Applications can only be submitted according to the Deadline Schedule.

Online Planning Applications

Planning Project Software — MGO Connect

The City of Amarillo Planning Department has moved to an online application process — My Government Online Connect — MGO Connect. The new software streamlines the application process and allows for applicants to track the progress of their application(s). 

→Access MGO Connect←

Assistance is available at the MyGovernmentOnline customer support help desk at 866-957-3764 (click Option 1.) The Planning Department is available for additional assistance via email at cityplanning@amarillo.gov or by phone at 806-378-6290.

Please create a New Account in MGO to start the application process. View the video below for instructions.

Planning Department Fee Schedule

 (*Updated October 2024)
Application Type
 Application Fee

Minor Plat*/Replat/Plat Vacation- Notification Required ^

 $524 + $10/ acre over 1

 Minor Plat*/Replat/Plat Vacation- Notification NOT Required ^

 $352 + $10 / acre over 1

 Final Plat/Major Plat **

 $551 + $10/ acre over 1

 Rezoning

 $882

 Specific Use Permit

 $756

 Creation of a Planned Development (PD)

 $882

 Amendment of a Planned Development (PD)

 $661

 Street Name Change

 $660 + cost of signage

 Re-notification Supplementary Fee (applies when delay in revisions or application necessitates re-notification)

 $160

 Appeal of Decision

 $378

 Abandonment (Vacation) of right-of-way

 $535 + fair market value

 Landmarks Commission (Certificate of Appropriateness)

 $216

 Preliminary Plan

 $378 + $10/acre over 1

 Release (Vacation) of Easement

 $535

 License and Hold Harmless

 $276

 Plat Vacation

 $386 + $10/ acre over 1

 Variance (ZBA)

 $500

 Special Exception (ZBA)

 $500

Planning applications & fees FAQS

A minor plat is one that: results in four or fewer lots; does not require extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot; and all lots front onto an existing street and no construction or extension of street or alley is required (see: Amarillo Code of Ordinance, Section 4-6-40.)

Notification is required when the replat involves an area that is limited by zoning or deed restrictions to no more than two residential units per lot. This requirement is in accordance with Section 212.015 of the Local Government Code. If your replat falls under these conditions, you’ll need to follow the notification process.

When you submit an application through MGO Connect, you will receive an invoice to pay online

For more information contact our Development Liaison, Justin.Oppel@amarillo.gov or call 806-378-4222

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.