October 18, 2022, the City of Tucson gave notice of intention to increase rates and fees for water and environmental services for the fiscal years 2023-2027.

A series of information sessions were held across the City of Tucson’s six wards and a public hearing was held on January 11, 2023. The rate plan was voted on and approved. The proposed rate change plan goes into effect 30 days after approval.

The City of Tucson provides assistance to qualified customers. Visit https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/low-income-assistance-program to learn more.

Tucson Water rate adjustments:

1) Increase the CAP Surcharge (Water Resource Fee) by $0.30/Ccf rom $0.70/Ccf to $1.00/Ccf effective February 13, 2023.

2) Continue a multi-year rate cycle over four years at 5.5% revenue increases each year effective at the City's start of fiscal year (July 1st).

FY 2024 5.5%

FY 2025 5.5%

FY 2026 5.5%

FY 2027 5.5%

Low-Income Assistance will continue to be provided to qualified customers.

Links:

Tucson Water FY 2023-27 Proposed Rate Schedules

Agenda Materials for Mayor and Council Meeting of October 18, 2022 (see Item #10)

Residential Collection Fee Adjustments:

Current Rate Rate 2023 Rate 2024

Standard 95 Gallon Cart $16.75/ month $20.00/ month $23.00/ month

Shared Alley Container $16.00/ month $19.27/ month $22.25/ month

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Current rate may be adjusted up to $6.25 over the next four calendar years.

The $12.00 per month Low-Income Assistance Credit (LIAC) will continue to be provided to qualified customers.

Commercial Collection Service Fees, Tucson City Code, Chapter 15-33.3:

A 10% across the board cost adjustment for all commercial fee schedules with an effective date of February 13, 2023. The last commercial rate increase was adopted in 2016.

Disposal Service Fee (Landfill), Tucson City Code, Chapter 15-34.7:

A $3.00 per ton rate adjustment for the disposal of commercial waste at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, with the effective date of February 13, 2023. The last landfill rate increase was in 2011. There is no landfill rate adjustment for self-service residential customers.

Current Rate New Rate

Commercial Waste $32.00/ ton $35.00/ ton

Disposal Fee

Links:

Agenda Materials for Mayor and Council Meeting of October 18, 2022 (see Item #9)