Franchise Fee Collections

Franchise fees are charged to utility and garbage companies who locate their equipment in the city's right of way. T o compensate the citizens of Conroe for that use they pay a fee that is typically equivalent to 3% to 4% of their gross receipts. Fees are collected for electricity, telephone service, natural gas, cable television, and commercial garbage collection. If you are a sole owner, partnership or corporation that owns or operates a utility, you must file for a franchise fee collection permit.  To obtain the necessary forms please call 936-522-3035.