Rates & Fees
Last Modified 02/12/2026
Click here for more information regarding the 2025 Sewer and Stormwater Rate Review
View a list of current and future approved Utility Rates
- Rates are updated through out the year as they are adopted by City Council.
- City water meters measure use in units. One unit equates to 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.
- Utility Bills are mailed by the 9th of each month and are due on the last day
water
- Residential Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of meter
- Tier 1: 3-8 Units
- Tier 2: 9 Units and Up
- Non-Residential Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of meter
- Additional units are based on account type (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Irrigation is metered separately and billed by meter size and usage
Sewer
Residential is based on the Winter Average (water usage from November - March). Non-Residential Accounts are based on the actual usage because of separate Irrigation Meters.
- Residential/Multifamily Rate
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units
- Additional Units listed on rate structure
- Non-Residential Rate (Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Base Fee: 0-2 Units based on the size of water meter
- Additional Units listed on the rate structure
fire charge
The fire charge helps cover the cost of fire flow demands on the water system and to preserve compliance with Oregon State Health Division water quality standards.
- Residential: Fee is included in the Water base fee
- Non-Residential Rate (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public)
- Based on the diameter of pipe multiplied by the current monthly rate.
StreetLights
All accounts are charged a Street Light fee regardless of lighting for the location of service. The fee is based on the type of light fixture in the surrounding area and a breakdown of the types is listed on the Utility Rates link.
- Residential: Flat monthly fee
- Multifamily: Fixture multiplied by the number of Dwelling Units
- Commercial, Industrial, Public: Fixture multiplied by the number of Full Time Equivalent Employees
STORMwater
Supports the storm water system to comply with state and federal environmental protection laws
- Residential: Flat monthly fee
- Non-Residential Rate (Multifamily, Commercial, Industrial, Public): Impervious area divided by 2750 multiplied by residential rate.
Road Maintenance
This is a monthly fee charged to all accounts and is dedicated to maintaining a safe, functional street system. The fee is subject to change November 1 of each year.
- Residential: Residential Rate
- Multifamily: Multifamily Rate multiplied by the number of Dwelling Units
- Commercial, Industrial, Public: Residential Rate multiplied by the Category based on Equivalent Residential Units (ERU)
- Trips are determined by the Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Manual.
- The number of trips are divided by a factor of 9.45 to determine the ERU.
- November 1, 2024 ERU increased by 3.1%
| Equivalent Residential Units | Category | November 1, 2024 | November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 20 | 1 | 11.24 | 11.24 |
| 20-39 | 20 | 224.80 | 224.80 |
| 40-59 | 40 | 449.60 | 449.60 |
| 60-79 | 60 | 674.40 | 674.40 |
| 80-119 | 80 | 899.20 | 899.20 |
| 120-199 | 120 | 1348.80 | 1348.80 |
| 200-399 | 200 | 2248.00 | 2248.00 |
| 400-599 | 400 | 4496.00 | 4496.00 |
| > 599 | 600 | 6744.00 | 6744.00 |
fees
- Late Fee: 9% Per Annum or a Minimum of $5.00 whichever is greater
- Returned Payment: $25.00
- Restore/Disconnect: $35.00
- After Hours Restore: $185.00
- Meter Tampering: $500.00
RESOLUTIONS
- Water/Fire/Irrigation: Resolution 1624, 2447 & 2788
- Sewer: Resolution 1987 & 2325
- Storm: Resolution 3230
- Roads: Resolution 2612
- Street Lights: Resolutions 881, 1473, & 2652
Supporting Documents
Utility Rates (38 KB) 