Important Notice Regarding City of Waco Utility Rates

Published on December 16, 2025

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Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Waco will implement an annual adjustment to utility rates for all customers. For the average residential customer, this change will result in an increase of less than $6.00 per month on their City of Waco utility bill.

Waco City Council approved these adjustments in September as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and are necessary to maintain high-quality, reliable utility services for the community.

A complete list of the 2026 water and wastewater rates can be found on the MyWacoCentral website.

2026 Water Rates

Utility Rate Adjustment Breakdown

The average residential customer can expect the following adjustments:

  • Water: $1.34 increase
  • Sewer: $1.86 increase
  • Solid Waste: $1.53 increase (was effective October 1, 2025)
  • Drainage: $1 decrease
  • Street: $2 increase
  • Total: $5.73 increase
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