City of Monroe utility rate changes effective Jan. 1, 2026
At its November 18 meeting, Monroe City Council approved new water rates and a new tax on the gross income of stormwater utility providers. Monroe’s 7.2% water rate adjustment is in response to the City of Everett increasing its water rates earlier in 2025. Monroe’s drinking water supply comes from Everett. The new 10% stormwater utility tax will support core services provided by the utility. Monroe’s utility rates cover all costs associated with providing water, sewer, and stormwater services to Monroe homes and businesses.
These adjustments are in addition to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases approved in Monroe’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. The adjustments will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The base rate for all utilities is going up by an average of $7 per month for a single-family residential household (City of Monroe utility customer). Customers who use more water may see a higher total increase based on their usage. Low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled residents may be able to receive discounts for qualifying utility accounts.
Please read the Utility Rate Sheet (English) (Spanish) for details and contact us should you have questions about your utility bill. To sign up for automatic payment of your utility bill, visit MonroeWA.gov/utilities.