Look Up Current Utility, Solid Waste and Recycling Rates

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The charges on your city of Clearwater utility bill are based on the services available and your consumption. Each service provided has a minimum availability charge to recover a portion of the fixed costs of providing the service to the location.

Locations in city limits with a meter that is 5/8th inch will receive a minimum bill for usage from zero to four units (zero to 2,992 gallons).

As of October 1, 2026, the minimum bill for Clearwater utility customers in city limits is $139.21. The charges that make up the minimum bill are the following:

  • Water, $31.95
  • Wastewater, $44.01
  • Solid Waste, $38.66
  • Recycling, $3.92
  • Stormwater, $17.47
  • Utility tax, $3.20

Availability fees may apply for water, reclaimed, and other services. Rates are subject to change based on location, meter size and measured usage.

Here are some fees that your account could be subject to:

  • Water turn-on fee: $60
  • Water turn-on fee after hours (after 3:30 p.m.): $120
  • Water read for change fee (transfer): $75
  • Gas turn-on fee (next business day and beyond): $80
  • Gas turn-on fee after hours (after 3:30 p.m.): $140
  • Gas turn-on fee (same day, if available): $140
  • Gas read for change fee (transfer): $50
  • Gas CGI fee (couldn't get in): An adult must be present between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the scheduled date. If no one is available, a $50 trip fee will apply and the appointment will be rescheduled.

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Approved Wastewater Rate Changes

City Council Approved Wastewater Rate Changes on Nov. 6, 2025

The City Council of Clearwater, Fla., approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A – Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, Article XXIV Public Works – Fees, Rates and Charges, Section 3 – Rates for Wastewater Collection. The amendment updates the base monthly wastewater charges for meters smaller than one inch according to the schedule below.

Watch the Nov. 3, 2025, City Council work session and the Nov. 6, 2025, City Council meeting for more information.

Base Monthly Charge With or Without Consumption
Under one-inch meters with an allowance of 3,000 gallons or less
  • $40.74, effective Dec. 1, 2025
  • $44.01, effective Oct. 1, 2026
  • $47.52, effective Oct. 1, 2027
  • $51.33, effective Oct. 1, 2028
  • $55.44, effective Oct. 1, 2029

Questions?

Call Clearwater Utilities Customer Service at (727) 562-4600 or submit your question using Clearwater Connect.