WATER AND WASTEWATER RETAIL RATE ADJUSTMENT REPORT

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

The document is a report regarding a proposed 6% water and wastewater retail rate adjustment for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, effective October 1, 2026. The adjustment would increase the monthly bill for low-usage households by approximately $0.82 and for the typical residential customer by approximately $3.77, generating approximately $65.6 million in recurring annual revenue to support approximately $435 million in bond financing. The report was accepted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The document lists numerous projects and professional services agreements that would be immediately cancelled if the rate adjustment is not approved, including projects related to Consent Decree compliance, Ocean Outfall Legislation, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and other infrastructure improvements. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for a development project.