Rate Information
Budget and Rates Process
As a public utility, we set rates to cover the costs of essential services. This includes the cost of providing safe, reliable services, maintaining our systems, protecting natural resources near our facilities, complying with regulations, supporting a specialized workforce, and investing in upgrades that improve your services.
We operate on a biennial budget cycle. This fall, our 2027-2028 budget will go to the Public Utility Board and Tacoma’s City Council for approval. Our proposal will include rate adjustments for water and power. Rate adjustments for Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Stormwater are prepared by Environmental Services.
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- Operating and maintaining utility infrastructure
- Ensuring service reliability
- Upgrading technology to support long-term reliability
- Protecting natural resources around facilities
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Infrastructure Costs- Pole replacements
- Electric system equipment (transformers)
- Substation maintenance
- Drinking water main and pipe replacements
- Wastewater pipe replacements*
- Preparing and maintaining for long-term reliability
*City of Tacoma only
Increasing Operational Costs- Competition for specialized labor
- New technology
- Climate change adaptation
- Regulatory and legal compliance
- Health care
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Rebuild &maintain equipment instead of buying new - Prioritize projects for safety & reliability
- Maintain current staff levels
- Secure awards, grants, and other funding that doesn’t come from customers
- Encourage recycling
- Reduce operations and maintenance costs
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We understand that our budget impacts customers, so we work hard to keep our costs down. We also offer payment assistance, payment management tools, and conservation programs to help lower your bill. - Budget Billing can help you manage your monthly budget.
- Online payment resources provide several new options.
- Power and water conservation can lower your costs and are good for the environment.
- Payment assistance is available if you qualify.
- Sewer conservation loans can help with private side sewer repair.
Ways to get involved
Budget Timeline
