Proposed rate changes for fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028, beginning October 1, 2026 and October 1, 2027, respectively. 

This is the sixth time that DC Water presented a multi-year rate proposal covering the period of FY 2027 and FY 2028. The projected benefits include (1) greater revenue certainty, (2) increased budget discipline, (3) better alignment between revenues and expenditures, (4) favorable credit rating agency treatment and (5) better predictability for our ratepayers. 

DC Water has aligned Cost of Service Studies to its two-year rate proposals. To help ensure that costs are being properly recovered (water costs are recovered through the water rates, for example), DC Water conducts regular Cost of Service Studies. Previously the studies were done every three years, but from 2020 DC Water began conducting two year Cost of Service Studies to fully align the costs with the two year rate proposals.

DC Water will hold multiple in-person and virtual Town Hall Meetings in April, in advance of the public hearing. The outreach and public comment period will be from March 20 to May 21, 2026. 

Below are the proposed rates for Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028. DC Water's Board of Directors will hold its annual public hearing on the proposed rate changes on May 14, 2026, at the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Headquarters to hear testimony from customers and presentation on Independent Review of Proposed FY 2027 and FY 2028 Rates by an Independent Rate Consultant. The Board will consider the customer's comments and vote on the following rate changes at the Board meeting to be held on Thursday July 2, 2026.

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FY 2027 and FY 2028 Proposed Rates

* District of Columbia pass-through fees

** For 5/8" meter size

*** DC Water bills and collects the Stormwater Fee on behalf of the District Government

^† FY 2026 is effective from October 1, 2025
^†† FY 2027 will be effective October 1, 2026  
^†††DC Water bills and collects the PILOT, ROW, and Stormwater fees on behalf of the District.   

* Assumes average monthly consumption of 5.42 Ccf or 4,054 gallons.   
** The DC Water Customer Metering Fee varies by meter size. The fee for 5/8" meter given here.   
*** The DC Water System Replacement Fee varies by meter size. The fee for 5/8" meter given here.