WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · report

The document is a legislative report regarding a proposed 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, effective October 1, 2026. The report was introduced on 7/9/2026, and the final action was accepted on 7/21/2026. The proposed adjustment would increase the monthly bill for low-usage households by approximately $0.82 and for the typical residential customer by approximately $3.77. The adjustment is projected to generate approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report states that without the increase, approximately $435 million in projects would be cancelled, and lists specific projects and professional services agreements that would be immediately cancelled. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a construction project. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.