Rates and Financials

This page provides an overview of Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) adopted utility rates and financial information. Here, customers and stakeholders can find current rate information, service charges and fees, and access key financial documents related to budgeting and long-term planning.

Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Adopted Rates and Budget

Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) is excited to be starting its 32nd year serving the residents of Clay County. Through planning and budgeting we are able to identify the projects and operational needs necessary to deliver water, wastewater and reclaimed utility services to our customers.

Highlighted are identifiable increased debt, capital, and operating costs for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

With ensuring that quality customer service is at the forefront of what we do, factoring in the above costs, Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) has adopted the following rates for the fiscal year starting October 2025

3.75% Increase

  • Residential and Commercial Potable Water Base Facility and Usage Charges
  • Residential and Commercial Sewer Base Facility and Usage Charges
  • Residential and Commercial Reuse Water Base Facility and Usage Charges
  • Commercial Potable Irrigation Base Facility and Water Usage

3% Increase

  • Alternative Water Supply Surcharge

Rate Increases for Residential and Commercial Potable Irrigation

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POTABLE WATER USAGE RATE PER 1,000 GALLONS INCREASE
# GALLONS PREVIOUS CURRENT DOLLARS ($) PERCENT (%)
TIER 1 0 - 6,000 $1.81 $1.88 $0.07 3.8%
TIER 2 6,001 - 12,000 $5.37 $5.57 $0.20 3.7%
TIER 3 12,001 - 18,000 $6.95 $7.21 $0.26 3.7%
TIER 4 > 18,000 $8.91 $9.24 $0.33 3.7%

Estimated Changes in Monthly Bills

Based on the above increases, most of our residential customers (about 70%) will see their monthly bill increase by less than $3 a month.

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WATER AND WASTEWATER USAGE IN GALLONS PER MONTH
# 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
Adopted Rates $78.23 $125.48 $158.25 $198.37
Current Rates $75.41 $120.95 $152.54 $191.21
Difference ($) $2.82 $4.53 $5.71 $7.16
Difference (%) 3.74% 3.74% 3.74% 3.75%

As a Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) customer, you have our commitment that you will continue to have one of the lowest utility bills for water, sewer, and reuse services. One of the ways we accomplish this is investing in innovation and obtaining funding from various regulatory agencies. Even with this year’s adopted rate increases, Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) will still have one of the lowest utility rates compared to neighboring communities.

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Service Charges & Miscellaneous Fees

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Budget Summary Clay County Utility Authority

Adopted Budget for 2025/2026

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REVENUES OPERATING FUND CAPITAL FUND SELF-INSURANCE FUND TOTAL FUND BUDGET
Projected Cash at October 1, 2024 $2,000,000 $54,464,538 $525,000 $56,989,538
Water & Sewer Revenue $86,621,128 0 0 $86,621,128
Miscellaneous Revenue/Borrowing $3,433,275 $35,000,000 0 $38,433,275
Fund Transfers 0 $26,155,844 0 $26,155,844
TOTAL REVENUES 0 $115,620,385 0 $208,199,785

Financial Documents (External Links)