Water Rates
- The rates you pay for water service are essential to providing a safe and reliable supply
- Each year, Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) evaluates rates
- Read the most recent news on rate study results
- 2026 Rates go into effect on January 16, 2026.
Tiered Rate Structure
- KPUD has a tiered rate structure, where the cost of water increases with the amount of water used
Tiers 1 & 2
- The Basic Service Charge, together with Tiers 1 and 2, are meant to provide surety to water system operations while ensuring reasonable water usage remains affordable to Kitsap’s households
Tiers 3 & 4
- Tiers 3 and 4 are structured to encourage conservation and recoup additional capital improvement funds from high-water users
2026 Basic Bi-Monthly Service Charge (5/8 inch Meter*): $86.28
| Block (Per Billing Cycle) | Rate (Standard Residential, 5/8 inch) |
|---|---|
| 1st 0 to 1,400 cubic feet | $1.61 per 100 cubic feet |
| 2nd 1,401 to 2,400 cubic feet | $2.47 per 100 cubic feet |
| 3rd 2,401 to 4,000 cubic feet | $3.82 per 100 cubic feet |
| 4th 4,001 cubic feet and over | $9.42 per 100 cubic feet |
View all KPUD 2026/2027 Water Utility Rates & Fees (PDF).
View KPUD Fort Ward 2026/2027 Wastewater Utility Rates & Fees (PDF).
*The majority of KPUD customers are serviced by a 5/8 inch meter. Please view the full rate and fees schedule above for other meter sizes.