SWPPP cost in Texas (2026)
TCEQ's template is free. Online plan writers publish $449 to $525; many consultants show no price.
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Key takeaways
- TCEQ's own template, RG-639, is free to use. You fill it in yourself.
- Two online plan writers publish prices: $525 for a plan (Insta SWPPP) and $449 for a small site (SWPPP Desk).
- Small sites pay TCEQ nothing. Large sites pay a $225 fee with the online NOI.
- The permit does not require a licensed engineer to write the plan.
A Texas SWPPP costs what you pay for the writing, not a state fee. For a small site (1 to under 5 acres) TCEQ charges nothing.
All vendor prices below are what each vendor states on its own page, read Nov 13 2026. They can change.
What do Texas SWPPP writers charge?
| Option | Price (vendor-stated) | Turnaround | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCEQ template RG-639, do it yourself | Free | You write it | A 72-page template from May 2023 |
| Insta SWPPP | $525 plan; NOI service $400 with the fee included | Plan in 3 business days | Vendor-stated |
| SWPPP Desk | $449 small (1 to under 5 acres); $749 large | Next business day | Vendor-stated. Says no person or engineer reviews the plan. All sales final |
| Pro SWPPP | Quote only, no price shown | 72 hours | Vendor-stated |
| ReadySWPPP | $299 small; $499 large (5+ acres, no sediment basin) | 30 to 45 minutes to build | Our own price. Refund within 7 days |
Most Texas consultants and engineering firms we found publish no price and ask for a quote.
What does TCEQ charge?
| Site | TCEQ fee |
|---|---|
| Small, 1 to under 5 acres | None. No NOI, no fee, no NOT |
| Large, 5+ acres, NOI filed online | $225 |
| Large, paper NOI (only with an electronic-reporting waiver) | $325 |
| Yearly fee | None. "No separate annual fees" |
What can cost more than the plan?
A plan is one cost. The permit also asks for inspections, repairs before the next rain, and a closeout.
Four real TCEQ orders against Texas builders assessed $10,875 to $13,041. Read the real TCEQ penalties.
Who can write the plan?
The permit asks that primary operators develop and implement the plan. It does not require a license or an engineer.
Some cities add rules. See who may write a SWPPP.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to get a SWPPP in Texas?
Write it yourself with TCEQ's free template, RG-639. A small site then pays TCEQ no fee.
Does the NOI fee include a yearly fee?
The $225 electronic fee includes the annual water quality fee. The permit adds no separate annual fee.
Do small sites pay TCEQ anything?
No. A small site files no NOI and pays no fee.
Facts and sources
- TCEQ permit TXR150000 (2023), Part IX fees, Part III.F
- TCEQ template RG-639
- Vendor prices: instaswppp.com, swpppdesk.com and proswppp.com, read Nov 13 2026. Prices are the vendors' own statements.
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