University Place Rates
In November 2020, the University Place City Council imposed a utility tax on services to residents and businesses that went into effect April 1, 2021. In 2021, the University Place Ordinance imposed a tax of 3.0% on power and water service to all Tacoma Public Utilities’ customers located within the City of University Place. On April 1, 2022, the tax increased to 6.0%. The proposed rate adjustments below do not include the compounding impact of these taxes.
If you have questions about this tax, please call the University Place City Hall at 253-566-5656.
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payment assistance programsProposed 2027-2028 Rate Adjustments
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The proposals show the estimated average monthly adjustment as a percentage and dollar amount.
Tacoma Power
- 2027 – 6.2% or $7.40 monthly
- 2028 – 6.2% or $8.59 monthly
Rate adjustment goes into effect in April each year.
Tacoma Water
Outside City of Tacoma
- 2027 – 5.6% or $3.59 monthly
- 2028 – 5.6% or $3.74 monthly
Rate adjustment goes into effect in January each year.
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The proposals show the estimated average monthly adjustment as a percentage and dollar amount.
Tacoma Power
Small General Business (B rate)
- 2027 – 8.1% or $12.52 monthly
- 2028 – 8.1% or $15.16 monthly
General Business (G rate)
- 2027 – 10.8% or $418 monthly
- 2028 – 10.8% or $535 monthly
Rate adjustment goes into effect in April each year.
Tacoma Water
Commercial
Overall
- 2027 – 5%
- 2028 – 5%
Fixed
- 2027 – 5.5%
- 2028 – 5.5%
CCF (Variable)
- 2027 – 4.6%
- 2028 – 4.6%
Outside the City of Tacoma
- 2027 – $23.80
- 2028 – $25.12
Parks & Irrigation
CCF (Variable)
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- 2027 – 5.6%
- 2028 – 5.6%
Learn more about our rates and how they are developed.
Explore the rates processCurrent Rates
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Date in effect: April 1, 2026
- Average residential increase: 6.5%
- Residential increase per month: $7.09
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Date in effect: January 1, 2026
- Average residential increase: 6.3%
- Residential increase per month: $3.67