Proposed FY27 Budget
Salt Lake City is proposing rate increases for water, sewer, stormwater, street lighting, and curbside waste services as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget. The specific increase you may see depends on the services you receive from Salt Lake City, and not all customers will be affected in the same way.
Any changes to your bill would be percentage-based, vary by usage and account type, and would take effect in July 2026. To understand which increases may apply to you, please review the sections below for details on each service.
Key Details
Public Utility Increases
If approved, the monthly rates for water, stormwater, sewer, and street lighting will increase on your utility bill.
Who will see rate changes?
- Salt Lake City property owners and tenants who are billed for water, stormwater, sewer, and streetlighting services.
- Customers in Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, South Salt Lake, Midvale, Murray, and unincorporated Salt Lake County receive a water utility bill from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities.
- Visit our interactive map to check if you’re in the service area.
Waste & Recycling Increases
If approved, the monthly rate for waste services will increase on your utility bill.
Who will see rate changes?
- Salt Lake City property owners and tenants who are billed for water, stormwater, sewer, and streetlighting services.
- Customers in Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, South Salt Lake, Midvale, Murray, and unincorporated Salt Lake County receive a water utility bill from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities.
- Visit our interactive map to check if you’re in the service area.
Property Tax Changes
If approved, the Salt Lake City share of your property tax bill (not your full property tax bill) would increase this fall.
Who will see a change?
- Salt Lake City property owners.
How to Submit a Public Comment
The Salt Lake City Council will consider public feedback on the proposed rate increases as part of the City’s annual budget process.
Public comment is welcome at two City Council public hearings. Learn more about the public hearings and the City’s budget process on shapeSLC, the City’s public engagement platform.
Public Hearing Dates:
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026