Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, new water and wastewater rates will take effect for Hillsborough County Water Resources customers. The amount of customers’ bills will depend on meter size, water consumption, and wastewater service.
For FY 2027, the BOCC has approved a 5% increase and a 2.91% price index increase, and the Tampa Bay Water passthrough water charge will be $3.04.
For comparison FY 26 and FY27
For all tables, usage charges are per 1000 gallons
Potable Water Charges
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Base Facility Charge (per ERC) | $13.58 | $14.67 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 1 (0-5,000 gallons per ERC) | $1.12 | $1.21 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 2 (5,001-15,000 gallons per ERC) | $3.09 | $3.34 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 3 (15,001-30,000 gallons per ERC) | $5.19 | $5.61 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 4 (30,001 gallons or more per ERC) | $7.73 | $8.35 |
Wastewater Charges
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Base Facility Charge (per ERC) | $21.95 | $23.72 |
Usage Charges (per 1,000 gallons) | $7.07 | $7.64 |
Customer Service Charge | $6.54 | $7.07 |
Reclaimed Water User Charges - Single Family Residential (Metered subclass)
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Base Facility Charge | $6.44 | $6.96 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 1 (0-5,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.40 | $0.43 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 2 (5,001-15,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.67 | $0.72 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 3 (Above 15,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.92 | $0.99 |
Reclaimed Water User Charges - Commercial & Multi-Family (Metered - General Users subclass)
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Base Facility Charge | $6.44 | $6.96 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 1 (0-15,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.18 | $0.19 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 2 (15,001-30,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.31 | $0.33 |
Water Conservation Consumption Charges: Block 3 (Above 30,000 gallons per ERC) | $0.86 | $0.93 |
Reclaimed Water User Charges - Commercial & Multi-Family (Metered - Major Users subclass)
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Base Facility Charge | $6.44 | $6.96 |
Usage Charges (per 1,000 gallons) | $0.15 | $0.16 |
Wholesale Service Charges
Charge Type | FY26 Charges | FY27 Charges |
|---|---|---|
Potable Water - Base Consumption Charge (per 1,000 gals.) | $2.38 | $2.57 |
Wastewater Consumption Charge (per 1,000 gals.) | $8.65 | $9.35 |
Why are rates changing?
Water and wastewater rates fund the services, infrastructure, and capital program necessary to ensure reliable service to customers and provide safe, dependable water and wastewater services
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These rates help address increasing operating costs, maintenance, system improvements, resiliency, regulatory requirements and investments in critical infrastructure needed to serve our community.
Current Capital Improvement Programs
Water Resources
Project title | Projects | Cost |
|---|---|---|
One Water Program | 10 Projects | $1.454B |
Master Programs | 16 Projects | $573.09M |
S2S Program | 9 Projects | $156.80M |
Treatment Facilities | 13 Projects | $127.97M |
Other | 7 Projects | $87.29M |
CHARP Program | 3 Projects | $47.31M |
TOTALS | 58 Projects | $2.44B |