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Utility Fees & Rates
Type of Fee |
Amount | Additional Information |
---|---|---|
New Service Connect Fee |
$50 | Each time service is established |
Delinquent Fee |
$50 | Fee for accounts that are subject to disconnect due to past due status of the bill. The fee is charged on these accounts regardless if the service is disconnected or not. |
After-Hours Delinquent Reconnect Fee |
$60 | After-Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Deposit |
$200 $500 |
Maximum for residential accounts (renters) Maximum for non-residential accounts (builders, developers,commercial) |
Returned Check or ACH Charge |
$35 | n/a |
Late Fee | A 10% fee of the bill that is past due will be added to your next statement . Per City Ordinance you may request to have the late fee waived once every two years, by filling out a Late Fee Waiver Request Form. |
Increase in Rates
West U may increase water rates when necessary to help offset cost increases associated with City of Houston increases in surface water costs. The City continues to monitor the water and sewer rates to ensure that revenues offset operating costs to provide the service.
Effective January 1, 2022 West University Place solid-waste rates will increase 3%.
New Rates:
Standard Rate - $33.96
Senior/Disabled Rate - $17.25
Water Rates
Base Monthly Charges: As of January 1, 2020 | |
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Meters Serving Residential Customers | |
5/8" or 3/4" meter |
$11.15 |
1" meter |
$24.90 |
1 1/2" meter |
$47.45 |
Meters Serving any other premises : | |
5/8" or 3/4" meter |
$32.70 |
1" meter |
$46.00 |
1 1/2" meter |
$68.10 |
2" meter |
$207.45 |
3" meter |
$557.05 |
Gallon charges (per 1,000 gallons): | |
Regular Meters: | Cost per 1,000 gallons |
First 3,000 gallons (0 to 3,000) |
$4.40 |
Next 6,000 gallons (3,001 to 9,000) |
$5.35 |
Next 6,000 gallons (9,001 to 15,000) |
$6.35 |
Each 1,000 gallons over 15,000 gallons |
$7.60 |
Water-only Meters: |
Cost per 1,000 gallons |
First 7,500 gallons (0 to 7,500) |
$5.90 |
Each 1,000 gallons over 7,500 gallons |
$7.60 |
Sewer Rates
Base Monthly Charge |
Amount |
---|---|
Meters Serving Residential-Only Customers |
$9.25 |
Meters Serving Any Other Premises |
$22.17 |
Gallon Charges (per 1,000 gallons) |
$4.11 - Residential-only customers $4.11 - Any other premises |
Solid Waste Rates
Base Monthly Charge | Amount |
---|---|
Regular Rate | $33.96 |
Senior Discount (Over 65) | $17.25 |
Disabled Discount | $17.25 |