Residential Rates#
We work hard to make sure you enjoy some of the lowest rates in the Front Range.#
Fort Collins Utilities is community-owned and operated. We don’t have investors or shareholders to answer to. We are not motivated by profit generation. Because of this, we typically see lower rates (when compared to similar communities). Revenues stay in Fort Collins. We rely on local decision-making to determine how services are provided.
Our prices are based on the costs needed to serve our customers. Rates are regularly reviewed. We adjust them to reflect the costs of providing reliable and quality services. Customer payments fund ongoing maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and construction projects.
We know rate increases affect our customers, and we work hard to control costs and operate as efficiently as possible. Typically, City Council approves rates in November and the new rates go into effect in January. February bills reflect the new costs.
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- Electric: 6.5% average increase due to higher generation costs and grid upgrades to add resiliency and transition to our energy future.
- Water: 7% increase to help fund capital projects like pipe and meter replacements.
- Wastewater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like improvements at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility and collection system replacement.
- Stormwater: 6% increase to help fund capital projects like the Oak Street Outfall and stream rehabilitation.
Utility 2024 2025 $ Change % Change Electric
700 kilowatt-hours/month
$88.42 $94.16 $5.75 6.5% Water
10,000 gallons/month
$53.04 $56.75 $3.71 7% Wastewater
4,800 gallons/month WQA
$36.97 $39.18 $2.22 6% Stormwater
8,600 sq. ft. lot, light runoff
$23.09 $24.47 $1.39 6% Total Average Bill $201.51 $214.57 $13.06 6.5%
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Did You Know?
Epic Homes offers $60 home energy assessments that can find ways to reduce utility costs and increase comfort.
Insulating hot water pipes leading from the water heater helps keep your hot water from cooling off before it gets to the tap.
Insulating and air sealing the walls and roof keeps heat and/or cool air inside your home.