Utility Rates
2025 Water and Sewer Rates
As part of the annual budget adoption process completed every November, the TCPUD Board of Directors approves sewer and water rates for the next calendar year. The new sewer and water rates go into effect each January 1.
2025 Water Service Rates
2025 Water Rates (Res. 24-36) (PDF - 0.4MB)
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Water Rate Calculator
Use this tool to calculate or estimate your residential water bill:
Water Rate Assistance Program
The Tahoe City Public Utility District offers a low-income rate assistance program for residential water customers. Qualified applicants will receive a rate reduction equal to either 25% or 50% of the current ¾-inch monthly residential water metered base rate.
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2025 Sewer Service Rates
2025 Sewer Rates (Res. 24-35) (PDF - 0.1MB)
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Paying Your Bill
Rate Studies
- 2024 Rate Study (2025-2029)
Learn more about the 5-year Water and Sewer Rate Study (2024 Rate Study) initiated by the TCPUD Board of Directors to establish an equitable and cost-based water and sewer rate structure and ensure sufficient revenues are available to fund water and sewer operations and capital infrastructure needs throughout the TCPUD service area.
- 2023 Rate Study Infrastructure Improvement Charge
Learn more about the Rate Study that will determine an Infrastructure Improvement Charge specific to water customers served by the Tahoe Cedars and Madden Creek water systems (formerly owned by Mid-Sierra Water Utility).