Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Water Rate Adjustments
Summary
Proposed rates would raise a typical five-eighths-inch residential bill using 7,000 gallons by $2.57 a month — about 4.8% — keeping increases under the 5% goal. Rates remain the lowest in Southern Arizona for most customers. The commission held off on recommending until January over questions about untouched top tiers and a new cash reserve policy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Typical residential water bills would go up about $2.57 a month starting July 2027 if adopted.
The utility's long-term financial health; golf courses and large reclaimed users would see bigger dollar increases ($1,400+/month for some golf courses).
Fixed-income customers and large reclaimed-water users like golf courses would see noticeable increases, though Oro Valley's rates remain the region's lowest for most users.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Water Utility Commission — November 9, 2026
Proposed rates would raise a typical five-eighths-inch residential bill using 7,000 gallons by $2.57 a month — about 4.8% — keeping increases under the 5% goal. Rates remain the lowest in Southern Arizona for most customers. The commission held off on recommending until January over questions about untouched top tiers and a new cash reserve policy.
Water Utility Commission — January 12, 2026
The water utility is proposing a modest base-rate-only increase for potable water customers to keep up with rising costs while avoiding rate shock. Officials emphasize that Oro Valley continues to maintain some of the lowest water rates in southern Arizona.
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