Ybor City

Rates, Deposits & Fees

The Tampa Water Department provides water service to customers within the City of Tampa, as well as parts of unincorporated Hillsborough County.

Our rates provide the funding needed to cover the cost of making an average of 82 million gallons per day of safe, clean drinking water for over 725,000 residents in our service area. It also provides the resources we need to repair and replace aging water pipes, valves, pump stations, water storage systems (and much more) to ensure that you have reliable access to safe, clean drinking water every single day.

Your bill will depend on the following factors:

  • How much water you use. We use a tiered rate structure to encourage water conservation. The more water you use, the more money you pay.
  • The size of your water meter. Every bill will contain fixed monthly charges (known as base charges) for water and wastewater. This charge is based on the size of your water meter. Most single-family homes use the smallest meter, 5/8”.   
  • Where you live. Customers that live outside the City of Tampa limits but still receive water from the City of Tampa will pay slightly higher rates.

How do I find out who my service provider is for water, wastewater, and solid waste services?

Enter your property address in the search bar below.

If we are not your service provider, you will need to contact the appropriate utility to set up your services. Here are some quick links to utilities in our surrounding area for your reference:

Rate Schedules

Potable (Drinking) Water, Irrigation, and Wastewater Rates

Rate schedules for water, irrigation and wastewater change annually on October 1.

Rates from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026:

Rate schedule from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025:

Reclaimed Water Rates

Tampa offers reclaimed water (purple pipes) in Davis Island and parts of South Tampa that can be used for irrigation. Reclaimed water is provided at a rate of $1.20 per ccf. A ccf is equal to 100 cubic feet, which is the same as 748 gallons.

Solid Waste Rates

Solid waste rate schedules for residential and non-residential collection services change annually on October 1. Please reference the FY2026 rate schedule which is effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 

Deposits

Customers are required to pay a deposit whenever they open a new utility account. The amount of the deposit varies by account type, as well as the size of your meter.

Water Connection and Service Fees

Water connection and service fees help offset the cost for adding new water and wastewater system capacity. Some examples of when you may have to pay connection and service fees include when you are:

  • Developing previously undeveloped land
  • Increasing the size of a water meter
  • Increasing the number of plumbing fixture units
  • Changing the use or occupancy of a property
  • Adding an accessory dwelling unit (such as a mother-in-law suite)