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# Utilities
At the end of February, residential property owners receive an annual Flat Rate Utility Bill for garbage and recycling services. Water and sewer services are either included on the annual Flat Rate Utility Bill, or in separate quarterly Metered Utility Bills.
Each year, the City of Delta diligently assesses utility fees based on the cost of providing water, sewer, and solid waste services to our community. As a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, we actively contribute to regional operations to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water supply and wastewater infrastructure.
The City of Delta's utility rates have been established to maintain the delivery of current services and support the ongoing management of sustainable infrastructure such as watermain and sanitary upgrades, our sewer inflow/infiltration program, and water conservation initiatives. Solid waste utility fees cover the collection and disposal of garbage, green waste, and recyclable materials, including Delta's Spring Clean-Up and Large Item Pick-Up programs.
Please see below for details on bylaws and rates related to utilities.
* Bylaw No. 8537 - Delta Water Service
* Bylaw No. 8538 - Delta Sewer Rates
* Bylaw No. 8539 - Delta Garbage Collection
## Flat Rate Utilities
For 2026, residents will notice a $51 increase in flat rate utility fees, bringing the total to $1,658 for a single-family home, compared to $1,607 in 2025.
The following image provides a graphical breakdown of these utility fees.
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Delta's 2026 utility rates reflect rising regional costs, including Metro Vancouver's water and sewer operations and infrastructure upgrades.
Beyond regional costs, Delta continues to invest in local infrastructure improvements to maintain and enhance our essential services. These investments include:
* Watermain and sanitary system replacements and upgrades,
* Sewer inflow/infiltration program,
* Pump stations, and
* Water meters and water conservation initiatives.
* The 2026 Flat Rate Utility bill is due March 31, 2026. A 5% penalty will be applied on any outstanding balance after March 31, 2026. An additional 5% penalty will be applied on any outstanding balance after July 2, 2026, and a further 5% penalty will be applied after September 2, 2026.
* Declarations are accepted until December 31 of the applicable year. **Delta does not accept prior year declarations**.
The penalty on an outstanding amount for eligible declarations will be waived if the declaration is submitted on or before September 2 of the applicable year.
**The current year declarations are available after the Flat Rate Utility Bill has been mailed out in February.**
Flat rate utility charges apply to each residential dwelling unit. Properties with a secondary suite are charged flat rate utilities for two dwellings. Home owners who occupy the property as their principal residence AND do not earn any rental income from the property may complete a Secondary Suite Non Rental Annual Declaration each year to waive their flat rate utility charges for the secondary suite.
Eligible home owners may review and complete the 2026 Secondary Suite Non Rental Declaration and submit the form to the Taxation Office. These declarations are NOT processed before the Flat Rate Utility Bills are generated. Allow at least three to four weeks for us to process your declaration.
Due to large call and email volumes, we are not able to notify you when the form has been processed. Please log into your myCity account to see when the processing is completed.
If you do not have a myCity account, please visit Delta Online by clicking on the button below to register for one.
+ myCity Registration
+ Secondary Suite Non Rental Annual Declaration Form
* Declarations are accepted until December 31 of the applicable year. **Delta does not accept prior year declarations**.
The penalty on an outstanding amount for eligible declarations will be waived if the declaration is submitted on or before September 2 of the applicable year.
**The current year declarations are available after the Flat Rate Utility Bill has been mailed out in February.**
If you are the ONLY occupant of the dwelling, you may qualify for $100 off the Flat Rate Water charge. The declaration is located on the reverse of your Flat Rate Utility Bill. Please complete the form and submit it by mail to Taxation Office at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2.
Forms can also be submitted by using the drop box available 24 hours at City Hall and at the North Delta Recreation Centre (11415 84 Avenue East entrance).
## Metered Utilities
Metered utilities are billed quarterly based on water consumption read from the water meter(s) on a property.
* Full payment is due by the last day of the month following the date of billing. If the last day of the month falls on a weekend, the due date is the first business date thereafter. Below is a list of quarterly billing periods and respective payment due dates:
| | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Quarter** | **Metered Period** | **Bill Date** | **Due Date** |
| **Quarter 1** | January 1 to March 31 | Mid-April | **May 31**, or the first business date thereafter |
| **Quarter 2** | April 1 to June 30 | Mid-July | **August 31**, or the first business date thereafter |
| **Quarter 3** | July 1 to September 30 | Mid-October | **November 30**, or the first business date thereafter |
| **Quarter 4** | October 1 to December 31 | Mid-January | **February 28**, or the first business date thereafter |
A 10% penalty will be applied on any outstanding balances after a bill's respective due date.
* Your metered utility bill is divided into two sections: **Metered Water** and **Metered Sewer**. Both sections are based on your water consumption, measured in cubic metres (m³).
**2026 Regular Metered Water**
+ The first 125 cubic metres consumed is charged at $1.47 per m³.
+ Further consumption above 125 m³ is charged at $1.97 per m³.
+ The minimum charge for Metered Water is $25.00 per quarter.
**2026 Regular Metered Sewer**
+ Metered Sewer is based on 80% of total water consumption (e.g., if total consumption is 100 m³, the charge is based on 80 m³).
+ 80% of total consumption is charged at $2.13 per m³.
+ The minimum charge for Metered Sewer is $25.00 per quarter.
**Example**
A property consumed 150 m³ of water in a billing period. Here is how the bill would be calculated:
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Charge** | **Calculation** | **Total** |
| Metered Water - First 125 m³ | 125 x $1.47 | $183.75 |
| Metered Water - Remaining 25 m³ | 25 x $1.97 | $49.25 |
| **Total Metered Water** | | **$233.00** |
| Metered Sewer - 80% of 150 m³ = 120 m³ | 120 x $2.13 | $255.60 |
| **Total Metered Sewer** | | **$255.60** |
| **Total Metered Utility Bill** | | **$488.60** |
Please see the 2026 Metered Rate Utility Fees for more details.
* To request a special meter reading, please complete and submit the following form:
+ Special Meter Reading Request Form
## How to Pay
Visit our How to Pay property taxes and utilities page to learn more about all our available payment options. Fee payment options include:
* Online
* Mail
* Financial Institutions
* Drop Box
* In Person
* Pre-authorized Withdrawals
How to Pay