Rates and fees

You can see rates and fees for all utilities for the last three years.

Fixed water and sewer charges

We charge a monthly fixed fee for water and sewer based on meter size.

  2022   2021   2020  
Meter Size Water Sewer Water Sewer Water Sewer
5/8" $6.50 $7.30 $5.50 $6.80  $5.50  $6.30 
3/4" $9.75 $10.95 $8.25  $10.20 $8.25  $9.45
1" $16.25 $18.25 $13.75  $17 $13.75  $15.75 
1 1/2" $32.50 $36.50 $27.50 $34 $27.50  $31.50 
2" $52 $58.40 $44  $54.40 $44  $50.40
3" $104 $116.80 $88  $108.80 $88  $100.80
4" $162.50 $182.50 $137.50 $170 $137.50  $157.50
6" $325

$365

$275  $340  $275  $315 
8" $520 $584 $440  $544 $440  $504
10" $747.50 $839.50 $632.50 $782  $632.50  $724 
12" $2,145 $2,409 $1,815  $2,244 $1,815  $2,079 



Water and sewer usage charges

The City charges for each unit of water and sewer you use. One unit is 100 cubic feet, or about 748 gallons.

    Per unit rate Outside city water  Water tax 1  Testing fee 2  
2022 Water $3.68 $3.83 8.025%  $0.81
  Sewer $5.01 $37.36    
2021  Water $3.68 $3.83 8.025% $0.81
  Sewer $4.84 $35.84    
2020  Water $3.68  $3.83 8.025%  $0.81
  Sewer $4.54  $33.54    
  1. We do not charge residential properties for sales taxes. Commercial properties pay a combined sales tax for state, county, city, transit, and Twins.
  2. Minnesota law requires the MN Department of Health to collect $9.72 annually from every service connection as a safe drinking water fee.

See Minnesota Statutes section 144.3831

Solid waste and recycling charges

  Solid waste base fee 1 Small cart Large cart Additional large cart 
2022 $ 26.46 $2  $5 $5
2021 $ 25.08 $2 $5 $5
2020 $ 25.08 $2 $5 $5


The State and County require the City to collect a tax on solid waste services. In 2022, a total of $15.08 of the base fee was taxable. In 2020 and 2021, a total of $14.30 of the base fee was taxable. 

We may charge additional Solid Waste & Recycling fees for extra garbage or services. There is no charge for recycling or organics recycling carts.

See additional fees for extra services

Learn more about State Solid Waste management taxes

Learn more about Hennepin County Solid Waste management fees

Stormwater charges

The stormwater utility fee pays for the City's current stormwater system and annual maintenance costs. This helps prevent and correct stormwater runoff problems. 

  Single family (low) Single family (average) Single family (high) 
2022 $10.53 $14.03 $17.54
2021 $10.22 $13.62 $17.03 
2020 $10.07 $13.42 $16.78 

The stormwater utility fee is based on the size of your property.

Learn more about the stormwater utility fee

Contact us

Utility Billing Customer Service

Phone

612-673-1114

Address

Minneapolis Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 620B
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1345

Hours

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Closed on City Holidays

See list of City holidays