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 report was introduced on 7/9/2026 and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The proposed adjustment would 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, including specific projects and professional services agreements listed in Figure 1. The report also states that 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. The report recommends the adjustment to fund the Capital Improvement Program and meet regulatory obligations, including the Consent Decree compliance deadline of June 2028. The report does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The report does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.