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# Utility Bills
We collect utility fees each year to pay for water and sewer services. These are flat annual fees based on the services provided to the property.
## Utility Fees
Most of the change in 2026 is driven by Metro Vancouver charges, with the remainder tied to the City's infrastructure work and operating costs to deliver reliable utility services:
* Water: +$34.39 (+6.53%) -- Metro Vancouver up; City portion down
* Sewer: +$46.49 (+8.97%) -- most driven by Metro Vancouver
* 7 of every 10 dollars in the increase come from regional costs
Multi-family homes have lower water and sewer rates due to lower usage, and only pay solid waste fees if they have opted in to City waste collection services.
Utility Information Letter [PDF/685KB]
## Utility Bills Due
Utility bills are due **March 31, 2026**. Bills are mailed out each year by the **end of February**. Please note solid waste fees are billed on your Annual Property Tax Notice.
How To Pay Your Bill
### Late payment penalties
Property owners are responsible for making the payment by the due date regardless of whether or not they received a bill, problems with postal service, inclement weather or other circumstances.
* A 5% penalty will be added to 2026 current utility levies outstanding after **March 31, 2026**
* A further 5% penalty will be applied after **June 1, 2026**
The City has no authority to waive or modify these penalty amounts, which are required by the *Local Government Act*.
### Secondary Suite Exemptions
Homes with secondary suites receive a separate utility billing for the suite. Property owners may apply for an exemptions in certain cases
### Utility Bill Discounts
Utility bill discounts are available for seniors and people with disabilities on a limited income who meet certain criteria.
### Prepayment Plan
Save for next year's property tax bill through convenient pre-authorized withdrawals from your bank account.
## 2026 Utility Levy Rates
### Residential Properties
| Annual Water Rates | |
| --- | --- |
| Single Residential dwelling unit | $646.00 |
| Each additional dwelling unit | $481.00 |
| Each Townhouse unit | $590.00 |
| Each Apartment unit | $456.00 |
| Annual Sewer Rates | |
| --- | --- |
| Single Residential dwelling unit | $648.00 |
| Each additional dwelling unit | $483.00 |
| Each Townhouse unit | $593.00 |
| Each Apartment unit | $458.00 |
### Non-Residential Properties
| Metered Water Rates | |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum charge | $105.77 |
| 0-50,000 cubic meters | $1.3075 per cubic meter |
| Over 50,000 cubic meters | $1.6861 per cubic meter |
| Metered Sewer Rates | |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum charge | $98.98 |
| Per cubic meter | $1.4476 |
## Utility Review
Water and sewer utilities are provided on a cost recovery basis with the goal of providing the best utility services at the lowest cost to Port Coquitlam residents. Costs to run our system are influenced by several internal and external factors, but none more impactful than the costs passed to the City from Metro Vancouver.
## Other Information
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For easy, predictable property tax or utility payments, sign up for the City's Prepayment Plan.
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Water and sewer levies are the homeowner's responsibility. Your financial institution is advised of property taxes only.
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Homes with secondary suites in Port Coquitlam receive utility billings for both the main dwelling and the suite, to reflect the property's actual consumption of those services (water, sewer, garbage and recycling).
However, property owners may apply for a secondary suite exemption on the additional utility billings, under certain conditions. Applications must be submitted each year before the due date to avoid penalty.
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The City cannot change your mailing address. To change your mailing address, contact the BC Assessment Authority at 1-866-825-8322 or complete this change of address form.
You may also request a change in writing: include the roll number of the property, the previous mailing address, the new mailing address, your printed name and your signature. Send the letter to:
BC ASSESSMENT - Lower Mainland
200-2925 Virtual Way
Vancouver BC
V5M 4X5
The City's system will show the new address in about 6-8 weeks.
#### Change of owner or name
Any changes to the ownership of a parcel, including name changes, should be filed at:
Lower Mainland Land Title Office
Suite 500, 11 8th Street, New Westminster V5M 3N7
Tel 604.630.9630
www.ltsa.ca