This fee, known as a capacity charge, is only incurred when connecting a property to the regional sewer system or increasing the number of dwellings on your property. Capacity charges ensure all customers pay their share of the capital costs associated with maintaining, improving, and/or expanding the sewer system due to the increase in flow.
Residential Capacity Charge
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
$5,654.65 per dwelling
Rate Determination
The capacity charge is adjusted annually every July 1st. The same percent as the annual change in the December Construction Cost Index (CCI) for San Francisco of the prior year based on changes in the Engineering News-Record.
Sewer Connection Permit
In addition to the payment of the capacity charge, a Sewer Connection Permit issued by Monterey One Water is required to connect to the regional sewer system. Please complete the following form and return it to the Monterey One Water Customer Service Team:
Account must be paid current on all parcels owned by the owner/applicant in order to obtain a connection permit
The residential capacity charge is due and payable at the time of application for the connection permit
Applicants must obtain a connection permit before receiving a building permit
Sewer connection permits expire 12 months after the date of issuance or upon expiration of the building permit for that project, whichever occurs first
If a connection permit expires, the capacity charge, less a $150.00 processing fee, will be refunded to the party who paid the charge
The date the project receives a final completion notice (unless occupancy occurs prior to that date) will be the date used for the first billing of the Agency’s regular bi-monthly user fees
Demolition Credits
Credit for demolition will be given using the charge in effect at the time of payment. Only buildings demolished after July 1, 1977 will receive the credit. Users receiving credit for existing facilities are required to provide the Agency with a copy of the demolition permit or other confirmation from the city.