Comprehensive City Fee Modernization
Summary
Belmont is raising sewer rates 1% a year for three years and will collect roughly $21 million in sewer-related fees through your property tax bill. The typical household bill rises about $1.38 a month, and the 10% drought adjustment is being phased out.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a $1.38 monthly increase for a typical household, plus roughly $21 million in combined sewer fees collected via the tax roll.
Everyone who flushes — the ratepayer-funded system keeps pipes maintained and the regional treatment plant running.
Property owners pay slightly higher sewer charges each year for three years, and low-water users lose the former 10% drought discount.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
The first full fee study in 11 years updates 402 fees to reflect actual service costs. Building permits move to a per-square-foot method, planning fees are split into small/large categories, and new fees appear (EV charging, inspection no-shows). Some fees drop — driveway permits to $950 — while complex projects and appeals cost more.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Belmont is raising sewer rates 1% a year for three years and will collect roughly $21 million in sewer-related fees through your property tax bill. The typical household bill rises about $1.38 a month, and the 10% drought adjustment is being phased out.
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