Monthly rates for residences with a 3/4" meter are as follows:

Base rate per unit:	$11.64 (inside city limits)
	$17.45 (outside city limits)

Plus:
Commodity charge of:

Winter rate: October 1 to May 31
(inside city limits) $1.80 per 100 cubic feet
(outside city limits) $2.30 per 100 cubic feet

Summer rate: June 1 to September 30
(inside city limits)
001-1000 cu ft* $1.80 per 100 cubic feet
1001 & Over cu ft $2.81 per 100 cubic feet

(outside city limits) $3.36 per 100 cubic feet
* cu ft = cubic feet; 100 cubic feet = 748.5 gallons

Reduced Rates:
The City does have a program for reduced water/sewer rates for "Low Income Senior Citizens and/or Disabled Citizens." If you think you may qualify, please contact the Sandi Nannery at (360) 697-8232.

Poulsbo's sewage is pumped under Liberty Bay to the Kitsap County Treatment Plant at Brownsville.

Monthly rates are as follows:

Base rate per unit:	$37.94 (inside city limits)
	$56.58 (outside city limits)

Base charge includes 400 cubic feet of water flow

Plus:
Winter rate: October 1 to May 31
(inside city limits) $4.99 per 100 cubic feet of
water flow over the base

(outside city limits) $7.41 per 100 cubic feet of
water flow over the base

Summer rate: June 1 to September 30
Rates are the same per 100 cubic feet as winter with the cubic feet calculated on the average water flow of the previous seven months.

NOTE: Sewer Penalty
A monthly penalty charge of $33.02 shall be assessed to properties;
• located within 200 feet of the City sewer system; and
• not connected to the system

The sewer (wastewater) portion of your utility bill is based on the amount of gallons of metered water used. However, for all residential accounts the City takes into consideration that in the summer months there could be additional irrigation that won't flow into the City's sewer system. This consideration is called "seasonal averaging".

It works in the following way: The City takes the winter season's (October to May) monthly average of water usage and this "seasonal averaging" is used to calculate the sewer portion of your bill from June to September each year.
Please remember that you are still billed for all actual water usage.

(inside city limits only)

The city maintains an extensive storm drain system. The maintenance cost for this system is shared by each City residence and business. For residential accounts, the monthly rate is $7.94 per month.

If your property is connected to the City's water system, you may elect to have the Public Works Department lock off your meter while your home is temporarily vacant. The Water, Sewer and Garbage charges will be suspended. Monthly charges will continue for Storm Water Service. There is a $20 turn on/off fee.

Click here for a copy of the 2009 Residential Rate Pamphlet (PDF)

Base Rate per unit for commercial accounts:

Meter Size	Monthly Charge
3/4-inch	$12.40
1-inch	$27.84
1 1/2-inch	$53.31
2-inch	$84.49
3-inch	$172.59
4-inch	$265.83
6-inch	$523.47
8-inch	$832.28

Plus:
Consumption rate of:

Winter rate: October 1st to May 30th
$1.52 per 100 cubic feet

Summer rate: June 1st to September 30
$2.30 per 100 cubic feet

Meter Size	Monthly Charge
3/4-inch	$11.96
1-inch	$26.74
1 ½-inch	$51.12
2-inch	$80.98
3-inch	$165.62
4-inch	$254.91
6-inch	$501.69
8-inch	$797.39

Plus:
Consumption rate of:

Winter rate: October 1st to May 30th
$1.52 per 100 cubic feet

Summer rate: June 1st to September 30
$2.30 per 100 cubic feet

(inside city limits only)

The City maintains an extensive storm drain system. The maintenance sots for this system are shared by each City residence and business. The monthly rate is $7.94 per each impervious surface unit. (ISU's) 3,000 square feet of an impervious area shall be equal to one impervious surface unit.

Poulsbo does not operate a sewage treatment plant. Sewage is pumped under Liberty Bay to the treatment plant at Brownsville, which is operated by Kitsap County.

Base Rate per unit for commercial accounts:

Meter Size	Monthly Charge
3/4-inch	$40.15
1-inch	$61.05
1 ½-inch	$95.29
2-inch	$137.70
3-inch	$262.01
4-inch	$388.64
6-inch	$737.45
8-inch	$1,155.19

Plus:
Consumption rate of:
$5.53 per 100 cu ft of water more than 400 cu ft.

Base charge shall include 400 cubic feet of consumption.

NOTE: Sewer Penalty
Failure to physically hook up to the city sewer system when service is within two hundred feet of the property line and when service is available to the owner shall result in a monthly charge of $33.02.

The bulk transport rate is established as $180.00 per 1000 gallons. Call Public Works for Details.

Charges for all services are billed to the property owner at the end of each month of service. The property owner may request the billing be mailed in care of a tenant by completing a Utility Billing Authorization Form (link to form).

Click here for a copy of the 2009 Commercial/Multi Family Rate Pamphlet (PDF)

(inside city limits only)

The City operates its own garbage service utility. Customers may choose to have the City supply a 32 gallon can or they may provide their own 20 or 10 gallon can which must have a removable lid (no attached lids)

• Can must be curbside by 7:00 am
• Garbage should be tied off inside can
• 32 gallon cans must be supplied by City
• 20 gallon cans must be supplied by resident
• 10 gallon cans must be supplied by resident

Monthly rates based on number and size of cans

# of Cans	32 Gallon Size	20 Gallon Size	10 Gallon Size
1	$16.50	$11.00	$8.25
2	$35.20	$24.20	N/A
3	$53.90	$35.20	N/A

If you decide to provide a 20 gallon can, Public Works will mail a brass tag with an identification number. A 10 gallon can doesn't need a brass tag.

If you occasionally have extra garbage, prepaid tags can be purchased at City Hall for $8.00, one tag per can, box or bag. Untagged extra garbage will not be collected.

GARBAGE IS PICKED UP WEEKLY, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

You may choose to apply for regular dumpster service for your solid waste.

	1 PU/WK	2 PU/WK	3 PU/WK	4 PU/WK
2.0 Yard	$115.00	$247.50	$379.50	$511.50
4.0 Yard	$197.40	$394.80	$592.20	$789.60
6.0 Yard	$235.24	$470.47	$705.71	N/A
8.0 Yard	$273.07	$546.15	$819.22	N/A

Bainbridge Island Disposal provides a recycling program directly to our commercial customers. Call them direct for questions regarding business needs. (800) 531-1918.

For temporary dumpster rentals please contact our Public Works Department.
For rates click here.

• The neighborhood cleanup program is designed to allow the Citizens of Poulsbo, on an annual basis to remove unwanted debris and waste from their properties in order to improve the public health and safety of the community, and to improve the aesthetics and quality of life enjoyed by the community and its citizens.

• The City of Poulsbo neighborhood cleanup program is available and limited to those residential customers receiving utility service from the City of Poulsbo's Solid waste Utility.

• Neighborhood Residential Cleanup Program Application (PDF).

Meter Size	Monthly Charge
3/4-inch	$9.66
1-inch	$20.99
1 1/2-inch	$45.50
2-inch	$62.54
3-inch	$128.72
4-inch	$197.25
6-inch	$386.38
8-inch	$612.93

Plus:
Consumption rate of:

Winter rate: October 1st to May 30th
$1.52 per 100 cubic feet

Summer rate: June 1st to September 30
$2.30 per 100 cubic feet

100 cubic feet = 748.5 gallons

Customers with irrigation accounts may choose to lock off irrigation meters after the summer months. There is a $20.00 lock off/on fee. All irrigation services require a double check valve backflow preventer to protect public health. The valve requires an annual inspection. Please contact Public Works for more information.

Click here to see the Irrigation Rates Flier (PDF).

Senior and disabled citizens may be eligible to receive a reduction of their water and sewer rates if they meet established income requirements. Download the Application for Senior/Disabled Citizen Rate Discount or contact Utility Billing at (360) 697-8232 for more information.

Click here to see the Low Income Utilities Flier (PDF)

Charges for all services are billed to the property owner at the end of each month and payment must be received by the 20th day of the following month of service to avoid a 10% late charge. Failure to make payment may result in discontinuation of service and/or lien on the property. The following are the ways to make your payment:

Mail: Send payments to City of Poulsbo, PO Box 98, Poulsbo, WA 98370

In Person: Admin Office at City Hall - 19050 Jensen Way NE

After Hours Payment Drop Box: King Olaf Parking lot behind City Hall and at the front entrance at City Hall.

Phone: Call the cashier at 360-779-3901 or 206-223-5259 to pay with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover debit or credit card.

Automatic Bill Payment: The City will automatically pay your bill each month via an Automatic Monthly Withdrawal direct from your checking or savings account. To sign up, return the Authorization Agreement for Automatic Utility Billing Payment Form (PDF) with a voided check or deposit slip.