Rates
Water Bills (fund Water Operations)
Base Rate (as of June 25, 2025)
$30.00 per month for a 3/4" meter
$60.00 per month for a 1" meter
$114.30 per month for a 1.5" meter
$138.00 per month for a 2" meter
Usage Rate (1 unit = 748 gallons)
$2.10 per unit for Tier 1 (<25 units)
$3.00 per unit for Tier 2 (25-50 units)
$3.90 per unit for Tier 3 (> 50 units)
Property Tax Rates (fund Fire Protection )
$2.0631 per $1,000 permanent rate
Shown on Lane County property tax statement as Rainbow Water and Fire District
$1.71 per $1,000 local option levy last approved by Measure 20-331 in November 2022
Shown on Lane County property tax statement as Rainbow Water and Fire District LO
Systems Development Charges (effective July 10, 2024)
| Meter Size | SDC | Compliance | Total | Meter Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $2,472 | $96 | $2,569 | 1.0 |
| 1" | $6,181 | $242 | $6,422 | 2.5 |
| 1-1/2" | $12,361 | $482 | $12,843 | 5.0 |
| 2" | $19,778 | $772 | $20,550 | 8.0 |
Water Meter Installation and Inspection Fee Schedule (effective July 10, 2024)*
| Meter Size | Base Price |
|---|---|
| 3/4" | $675 |
| 1" | $765 |
| 1-1/2" | Actual Cost |
| 2" | Actual Cost |
*New services require a review and cost estimate that considers actual site conditions and applies the policies adopted by Resolution 2023-22. Development costs may include distribution main extensions or complicated services requiring the use of flaggers and subcontractors. The costs in this table are specific to the components included within a new meter box.
