Attention Customers: In an effort to return to our typical meter reading schedule of every 28 to 32 days, some customers will be billed with an estimated meter reading.
Estimated Meter Reading
The rates listed are in accordance with City Code to fund water and sanitary sewer operations, the capital improvement program, ensure reliable quality customer service and continued compliance with state and federal laws & regulations.
Public Utilities Utility Connections
Amount
Monthly Cost
Amount
Per 1,000 gallons
Monthly Cost
$5.20
Water usage rate is based on consumption.
Meter Size
Monthly Charge
Meter Size
5/8"
Monthly Charge
$5.00
Meter Size
3/4"
Monthly Charge
$6.31
Meter Size
1"
Monthly Charge
$8.97
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Monthly Charge
$15.38
Meter Size
2"
Monthly Charge
$23.16
Meter Size
3"
Monthly Charge
$41.19
Meter Size
4"
Monthly Charge
$66.95
Meter Size
6"
Monthly Charge
$131.95
Meter Size
8"
Monthly Charge
$209.10
Meter Size
10"
Monthly Charge
$299.86
Meter Size
12"
Monthly Charge
$557.39
Water service availability charge is a monthly rate based on meter size.
Property Type
Monthly Charge
Property Type
Single Family
Monthly Charge
$31.58
Property Type
Individual Metered Condos Sewer Off Site
Monthly Charge
$23.70
Multi-family
Property Type
First Unit
Monthly Charge
$31.58
Property Type
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$23.70
Residential sewer charges are a monthly rate based on property type.
Meter Size
Monthly Charge
Meter Size
5/8" OR 3/4"
Monthly Charge
$31.93
Meter Size
1"
Monthly Charge
$40.30
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Monthly Charge
$79.79
Meter Size
2"
Monthly Charge
$120.93
Meter Size
3"
Monthly Charge
$237.39
Meter Size
4"
Monthly Charge
$396.56
Meter Size
6"
Monthly Charge
$795.92
Meter Size
8"
Monthly Charge
$1,849.10
Meter Size
10"
Monthly Charge
$3,057.58
Meter Size
12"
Monthly Charge
$4,636.08
Commercial sewer charges are a monthly rate based on meter size.
Number of Commodes
Monthly Charge
Number of Commodes
0-4 commodes
Monthly Charge
$63.38
Number of Commodes
Each additional commode
Monthly Charge
$12.69
This is a monthly rate based on quantity of commodes.
Number of Units
Monthly Charge
Number of Units
First unit
Monthly Charge
$31.58
Number of Units
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$12.69
This is a monthly rate based on units.
Number of Units
Monthly Charge
Number of Units
First unit
Monthly Charge
$31.58
Number of Units
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$12.69
This is a monthly rate based on units.
NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2023, these fees will increase in accordance with the FY24 budget adopted by City Council. For a list of the approved fee increases, visit virginiabeach.gov/budget.
Capital recovery fees are applicable to single-family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, multiple-family dwellings, non-residential uses and mixed-use buildings**.
Single-family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes and commercial/non-residential buildings.
Water Meter Size
Water Capital Recovery Fee
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
Water Meter Size
5/8"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$2,900.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$2,521.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$631
Water Meter Size
1"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$7,251.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$6,302.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$1,576.00
Water Meter Size
1.5"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$14,502.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$12,603.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$3,151.00
Water Meter Size
2"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$23,203.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$20,165.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$5,042.00
Water Meter Size
3"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$43,506.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$37,809.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$9,453.00
Water Meter Size
4"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$72,509.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$63,016.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$15,754.00
Water Meter Size
6"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$145,019.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$126,032.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$31,508.00
Water Meter Size
8"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$232,030.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$201,650.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$50,413.00
Water Meter Size
10"
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$333,543.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$289,872.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$72,468.00
Multi-family dwelling with a master meter
Units
Water Capital Recovery Fee
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
Units
Per Unit
Water Capital Recovery Fee
$2,030.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee* (City Installed)
$1,765.00
Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (Developer Installed)
$442.00
In certain instances, a percentage of the applicable capital recovery fees shall apply:
* For a property connected to public sewer, but not to the public water system, the appropriate fee shall be assessed according to the water meter size that would be necessary to serve the property.
** Mixed-use buildings with residential and non-residential components are required to be metered separately. Fees are assessed for each meter and service according to the use associated with the meter.
Where a property is redeveloped, connection fees will be credited for existing water and sewer connections.
In the case that the water meter size is increased from what previously existed, the difference in the water and sewer capital recovery fees shall be due.
In the case where the water meter size is decreased from what previously existed, the credited fees shall be applied to any newly assessed fees and no refund will be issued for a surplus in credit.
Customers will incur additional costs for taps that are separate from the meter and connection fee costs shown. Residential taps (domestic or irrigation) are determined based on the “actual cost” of installation at a particular property under City Code § 37-7.
For more information about water and sewer tap fees, please call (757) 385-4636.
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Meter Size
5/8"
Meter Cost
$592.00
Meter Size
1"
Meter Cost
$672.00
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Meter Cost
$2,044.00
Meter Size
2"
Meter Cost
$2,425.00
Meter Size
3" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$7,145.00
Meter Size
4" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$8,004.00
Meter Size
6" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$8,193.00
Meter Size
Connection Fee
Meter Cost
Residential
Meter Size
5/8"
Connection Fee
$725.00
Meter Cost
$592.00
Meter Size
1"
Connection Fee
$1,813.00
Meter Cost
$672.00
Commercial
Meter Size
5/8"
Connection Fee
$725.00
Meter Cost
$592.00
Meter Size
1"
Connection Fee
$1,813.00
Meter Cost
$672.00
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Connection Fee
$3,626.00
Meter Cost
$1,534.00
Meter Size
2"
Connection Fee
$5,801.00
Meter Cost
$1,727.00
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Meter Size
3"
Meter Cost
$4,383.00
Meter Size
4"
Meter Cost
$4,763.00
Meter Size
6"
Meter Cost
$5,908.00
Meter Size
8"
Meter Cost
$7,563.00
Meter Size
10"
Meter Cost
$10,256.00
Meter Size
Meter Costs
Meter Size
4"
Meter Costs
$6,906.00
Meter Size
6"
Meter Costs
$8,536.00
Meter Size
8"
Meter Costs
$11,704.00
Meter Size
10"
Meter Costs
$16,501.00
All commercial taps (domestic water, irrigation, fire service) are to be installed by the customer's private contractor. All taps must be approved through the DSC and have an approved fee sheet prior to any fees being accepted.
In accordance with Chapter 37-5 and Chapter 28-2 of the Virginia Beach Code, all property owners who have water and sewer service available to their property are required to pay water and sewer connection fees.
Service
Fee
Service
Water capital recovery fee (standard 5/8" residential service)
Fee
$2,900.00
Service
Sewer capital recovery fee (standard 5/8" residential service)
Fee
$2,521.00
Service
Residential sewer tap and cleanout fee
Fee
$760.00
Service
5/8" residential water tap and meter fee
Fee
$1,014.00
Service
5/8" meter only
Fee
$592.00
Service
1" residential water tap and meter fee
Fee
$1,094.00
Service
1" meter only
Fee
$672.00
Commercial customers please note that your water tap, sewer tap, and sewer cleanout will be installed by your private contractor at your expense.
To calculate stormwater fees due at the time of closing, please submit a stormwater query.
