Annual Air Emissions and Inspection Fees
This page provides information on the Air Emissions Fee and the Air Inspection Fee. The TCEQ assesses and collects these two fees annually. If a site is subject to both the emissions and inspection fee, only the higher of the two fees is assessed.
Completing and Submitting a Fee Basis Form
The required method for submitting air inspection and/or emissions information is through the web-based Air Emissions and Inspection Fee (AEIF) reporting system in State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS).
· Web-based Fee Reporting User's Guide
· STEERS homepage: https://www3.tceq.texas.gov/steers/
· 2025 Online Air Emissions & Inspection Workshop Presentation
· Sample of the Air Emissions & Inspection notification
If your site is new to air fees reporting or has a new Regulated Entity (RN) reference number issued by the Air Permits Division, contact the Air Fees program to have an Air Account created and established in STEERS prior to reporting.
Revised submittals cannot be completed through STEERS at this time. Please contact airfees@tceq.texas.gov to initiate revisions.
Current Fee Rates
The air emissions fee and the air inspection fee are annually adjusted to account for the change in the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the U.S. Department of Labor.
Fee amounts for both programs are updated mid-September of every year. Select one of the following fee links to view the current rates.
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Air Emissions Fee Rates *
* TCEQ has set a preliminary fiscal year 2026 (FY26) air emissions fee rate for November invoicing purposes. TCEQ anticipates finalizing the air emissions fee rate in spring of 2026 and will provide as much advance notice as possible once finalized.
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Air Emissions Fee Invoices *
* TCEQ will divide the Air Emissions Fee invoice into two parts during FY26. TCEQ will send the first invoice on November 30 and it will be due December 30. Another invoice will be sent for the second part of the assessed FY26 Air Emissions Fee. TCEQ anticipates sending the invoice in spring of 2026 and will provide as much lead time as possible prior to the payment being due.
· Air Inspection Fee Rates (*Updated 10/15/25)
Air Fees Contact Information and Email Update Subscriptions
To receive updates and announcements related to the annual air emissions and inspection fee, please subscribe to the “Annual Air Fees” email list under the “Air Quality” heading. Don’t worry, you can unsubscribe at any time.
EAS helpline 512-239-1773
Proxy box: airfees@tceq.texas.gov
Air Emissions and Inspection Rule Reporting
The Air Emissions Fee is based on the tons of pollution emitted during the last full calendar year. The authority to collect this fee is granted under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 382.0621 and the administration of this fee is described in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Section 101.27 The emissions fee is collected to cover the direct and indirect costs of operating the Title IV and V programs related to the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
The Air Inspection fee is based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code at an affected regulated entity. The authority to collect this fee is granted under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 382.062 , and the administration of the fee is described in 30 TAC 101.24 The inspection fee is collected to recover the costs of the TCEQ air programs.
A site that is applicable to either fee must report using the web-based AEIF reporting system in STEERS on an annual basis.
If a site receives a fee basis notification and neither fee is applicable, you are still required to submit and note the reason for the inapplicability in your submission as instructed.
Important Dates to Remember
April 1: Notifications are emailed to sites that may be applicable to either the emissions fee or inspection fee.
June 1: The TCEQ must receive your completed fee submission by June 1 or 60 days from the date of the notification.
September: By mid-September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August. The 12 month average CPI (September-August) is used in the calculation of both the emissions and inspection fees. As a result, the fee rates for emissions and inspection fees are not available until the late September time frame.
October: By late October, invoices for the air emissions and inspection fees are mailed and are dated October 31.
November: By November 30, invoices must be paid in full to avoid any late fees.
Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions Document
Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants Website