Rates, Fees & Charges
The rates listed are in accordance with City Code to fund water and sanitary sewer operations, the capital improvement program, and ensure reliable quality customer service.
Applicable Rates, Fees and Charges
- Account initiation (new service) - $20.00
- Re-establishment fee (after voluntary interruption) - $20.00
- Delinquent service fee - $20.00
- Delinquent service fee (sewer only) - $10.00
- Meter tampering fee - $50.00
- Late fee - $1.50
Water Usage Rate
Amount
Monthly Cost
Amount
Per 1,000 gallons
Monthly Cost
$5.74
Water usage rate is based on consumption.
Water Service Availability Charge
Meter Size
Monthly Charge
Meter Size
5/8"
Monthly Charge
$5.53
Meter Size
3/4"
Monthly Charge
$6.97
Meter Size
1"
Monthly Charge
$9.92
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Monthly Charge
$17
Meter Size
2"
Monthly Charge
$25.59
Meter Size
3"
Monthly Charge
$45.52
Meter Size
4"
Monthly Charge
$73.98
Meter Size
6"
Monthly Charge
$145.81
Meter Size
8"
Monthly Charge
$231.06
Meter Size
10"
Monthly Charge
$331.34
Meter Size
12"
Monthly Charge
$615.92
Water service availability charge is a monthly rate based on meter size.
Residential Sewer Charges
Property Type
Monthly Charge
Property Type
Single Family
Monthly Charge
$32.37
Property Type
Individual Metered Condos Sewer Off Site
Monthly Charge
$24.29
Multi-family
Property Type
First Unit
Monthly Charge
$32.37
Property Type
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$24.29
Residential sewer charges are a monthly rate based on property type.
Commercial Sewer Charges
Meter Size
Monthly Charge
Meter Size
5/8" OR 3/4"
Monthly Charge
$32.73
Meter Size
1"
Monthly Charge
$41.31
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Monthly Charge
$81.78
Meter Size
2"
Monthly Charge
$123.95
Meter Size
3"
Monthly Charge
$243.32
Meter Size
4"
Monthly Charge
$406.48
Meter Size
6"
Monthly Charge
$815.82
Meter Size
8"
Monthly Charge
$1,895.33
Meter Size
10"
Monthly Charge
$3,134.01
Meter Size
12"
Monthly Charge
$4,751.98
Commercial sewer charges are a monthly rate based on meter size.
Sewer Only
Number of Commodes
Monthly Charge
Number of Commodes
0-4 commodes
Monthly Charge
$64.96
Number of Commodes
Each additional commode
Monthly Charge
$13.01
This is a monthly rate based on quantity of commodes.
Campground Sewer
Number of Units
Monthly Charge
Number of Units
First unit
Monthly Charge
$32.37
Number of Units
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$13.01
This is a monthly rate based on units.
Hotel/Motel Sewer
Number of Units
Monthly Charge
Number of Units
First unit
Monthly Charge
$32.37
Number of Units
Each additional unit
Monthly Charge
$13.01
This is a monthly rate based on units.
Capital recovery fees are applicable to single-family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, multiple-family dwellings, non-residential uses and mixed-use buildings**.
Capital Recovery Fee
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
Capital Recovery Fee
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:
- Sanitary sewer gravity service unavailable: 50% sewer fee only
- Year-round campgrounds: 100%
- Seasonal campgrounds: 50%
* 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.
Crediting of Previously Paid Connection Fees
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.
Residential Water and Sewer Taps
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.
Domestic Water Meter
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Meter Size
5/8"
Meter Cost
$651
Meter Size
1"
Meter Cost
$739
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Meter Cost
$2,044
Meter Size
2"
Meter Cost
$2,425
Meter Size
3" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$7,145
Meter Size
4" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$8,004
Meter Size
6" OMNI C2
Meter Cost
$8,193
Irrigation Meters
Meter Size
Connection Fee
Meter Cost
Residential
Meter Size
5/8"
Connection Fee
$725
Meter Cost
$651
Meter Size
1"
Connection Fee
$1,813
Meter Cost
$739
Commercial
Meter Size
5/8"
Connection Fee
$725
Meter Cost
$651
Meter Size
1"
Connection Fee
$1,813
Meter Cost
$739
Meter Size
1 1/2"
Connection Fee
$3,626
Meter Cost
$1,534
Meter Size
2"
Connection Fee
$5,801
Meter Cost
$1,727
Fire Detector Meter
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Meter Size
3"
Meter Cost
$4,383
Meter Size
4"
Meter Cost
$4,763
Meter Size
6"
Meter Cost
$5,908
Meter Size
8"
Meter Cost
$7,563
Meter Size
10"
Meter Cost
$10,256
Fire Service Meter - OMNI F2
Meter Size
Meter Costs
Meter Size
4"
Meter Costs
$6,906
Meter Size
6"
Meter Costs
$8,536
Meter Size
8"
Meter Costs
$11,704
Meter Size
10"
Meter Costs
$16,501
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
Service
Sewer capital recovery fee (standard 5/8" residential service)
Fee
$2,521
Service
Residential sewer tap and cleanout fee
Fee
$760
Service
5/8" residential water tap and meter fee
Fee
$1,073
Service
5/8" meter only
Fee
$651
Service
1" residential water tap and meter fee
Fee
$1,161
Service
1" meter only
Fee
$739
Commercial customers please note that your water tap, sewer tap, and sewer cleanout will be installed by your private contractor at your expense.
Stormwater Fees
To calculate stormwater fees due at the time of closing, please submit a stormwater query.
