Salt Lake City Proposed Rate Increases
As the City grows, so does the demand for City services. To keep up with the growing cost of services, the Mayor’s proposed budget includes rate increases for Salt Lake City’s utilities.
Learn more about the proposed budget at tinyurl.com/slcfy24.
| Utility | % Change | Average Fee Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer | ^ 15% | About a $1.77 to $13.28 increase on a monthly residential sewer bill depending on your average winter water use. |
| Water | ^ 18% | About a $3.93 to $34.91 increase on your monthly residential water bill depending on how much water you use. |
| Stormwater | ^ 10% | About a $0.69 to $0.96 increase on your monthly residential stormwater bill depending on street frontage. |
| Street Lighting | ^ 10% | About a $0.37 to $1.59 increase on your monthly street light bill depending on the neighborhood. |
Why are Public Utility rates increasing?
These proposed increases are necessary to help us cover the costs of essential infrastructure improvements and meet new federal and state regulations.
When will rates be effective?
If the proposed rates are approved by the Council, they will be effective July 1, 2023.
Proposed Rate Changes for Fiscal Year 2023
Since 1876, Salt Lake City Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has protected and managed our precious water resources through thoughtful planning, careful attention to best-practice standards, and mindful consideration of customer needs. We are committed to providing the highest quality drinking water to Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County, as well as managing storm water and wastewater within the city boundaries. To ensure SLCDPU continues to provide high-quality service to all residents, the following rate changes have been proposed in the 2023 budget.
Please click here for proposed rates (to be effective in July 2022)
Why do Rates Change?
The services SLCDPU provides are indispensable to every aspect of daily life and we must deliver them 24/7 without interruption. This requires us to continually assess our infrastructure and make investments when needed to ensure safety and reliability. Our ongoing commitment to provide excellent service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers means we need to occasionally adjust our water, wastewater, and storm water rates and structures to fund necessary upgrades. Rate changes are needed to fund the repair and replacement of critical, aging water infrastructure and to meet new water quality requirements. These projects include:
- Building a new Water Reclamation Facility by 2025
- Upgrading water, sewer, and stormwater pipelines
- Improving drinking water plants
- Making dam improvements
How Will the Proposed Changes Affect Customers?
Rates vary, depending on customer type (residential, commercial, institutional) and usage. Please see the charts below for estimates.
How Can Residents Provide Feedback?
- Public hearings on the proposed Salt Lake City budget (including these rate changes proposals) will be held on May 17 and June 6. For details on how you can participate, please visit: https://www.slc.gov/council/agendas/
- You may also contact our Customer Service line at (801) 483-6900.