Water Service User Rate Adjustments (2027-2031)
Summary
The council started the Prop 218 process to raise water rates over five years to fix old infrastructure and hire staff. A typical resident's bill will go up to help catch up on deferred maintenance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates necessary revenue to fund $68.5 million in capital improvement projects and operating expenses.
All water utility customers who will benefit from improved system reliability and safety.
Residents and business owners facing higher monthly water bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
The council debated and ultimately approved a 28% water rate increase for the first year, following massive public pushback from residents worried about affordability on fixed incomes. Residents submitted over 2,600 protest letters, arguing the increases come too fast and disproportionately impact seniors and working families.
Regular Meeting - Apr 7, 2026
The council started the Prop 218 process to raise water rates over five years to fix old infrastructure and hire staff. A typical resident's bill will go up to help catch up on deferred maintenance.
Regular Meeting - Feb 17, 2026
Tracy is facing a multi-million dollar backlog in water infrastructure maintenance and needs to raise water rates to maintain financial solvency and debt compliance. The council chose Scenario 1 to front-load investments and ensure long-term system reliability.
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