New water and sewer fees have been implemented in Fair Oaks Ranch as of the start of fiscal year 2025-26 on Oct. 1.

While water and sewer rates remain unchanged from the previous year, the monthly fees tied to water distributors have seen a slight increase.

The details

The water rate for residential properties is the same as the 2024-25 per 1000-gallon rates of:

• 6,001 to 12,500: $3.81
• 12,501 to 25,000: $4.76
• 25,001 to 50,000: $7.14
• 50,001 to 75,000: $10.72
• 75,001 to 100,000: $16.07
• Over 100,000: $24.11

For commercial properties, the rates for FY 2025-26 are:

• 6,001 to 50,000: $3.25
• 50,001 to 100,000: $4.87
• 100,001 to 150,000: $7.31
• Over 150,000: $10.97

The surface water cost paid for water provided by the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority increased from $15.90 to $18.50. The fee for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality increased by 1 cent, and the fee for Fair Oaks Ranch debt service increased by 4 cents.

Monthly sewer fees related to debt service decreased by 12 cents. Additional utility fee information can be found here.