Commercial Water Customers
Tacoma Water serves over 7,000 commercial and industrial customers in the Puget Sound region. Our mission is to provide clean, reliable water now and in the future.
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Proposed 2027–2028 water rate adjustment
Proposed rate adjustments for small and medium-sized businesses are:
- 2027 – 4.7%
- 2028 – 4.7%
Inside the city
- 2027 – 4.7% or $19.21 monthly
- 2028 – 4.7% or $20.18 monthly
Outside the City of Tacoma
- 2027 – 4.7% or $22.92*
- 2028 – 4.7% or $24.19*
Parks & irrigation
CCF (Variable)
- 2027: 5.6%
- 2028: 5.6%
Commercial water rates increase by about 4.7%, effective January 1, 2027.
*Rates in University Place are slightly higher due to a 6% utility tax from the City of University Place.
2027 rates
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Residential, Commercial & Large Volume – Ready-to-Serve Charge
Meter size: 5/8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $33.65
- Outside City of Tacoma: $40.57
- City of University Place: $43.58
Meter size: 3/4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $49.17
- Outside City of Tacoma: $59.19
- City of University Place: $63.58
Meter size: 1″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $80.21
- Outside City of Tacoma: $96.44
- City of University Place: $103.59
Meter size: 1.5″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $157.81
- Outside City of Tacoma: $189.56
- City of University Place: $203.61
Meter size: 2″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $250.93
- Outside City of Tacoma: $301.30
- City of University Place: $323.63
Meter size: 3″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $468.21
- Outside City of Tacoma: $562.04
- City of University Place: $603.69
Meter size: 4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $778.61
- Outside City of Tacoma: $934.52
- City of University Place: $1,003.77
Meter size: 6″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $1,554.68
- Outside City of Tacoma: $1,865.72
- City of University Place: $2,003.97
Meter size: 8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2,485.81
- Outside City of Tacoma: $2,983.16
- City of University Place: $3,204.22
Meter size: 10″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $3,572.21
- Outside City of Tacoma: $4,286.84
- City of University Place: $4,604.50
Meter size: 12″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $5,240.61
- Outside City of Tacoma: $6,288.92
- City of University Place: $6,754.94
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Commercial and Industrial – General Service
For each CCF of water consumption
- Inside City of Tacoma: $3.095
- Outside City of Tacoma: $3.714
- City of University Place: $3.989
Commercial and Industrial – Large Volume Service *
* Customers may qualify for this rate based on an established consumption history greater than 65,000 CCF annually.
For each CCF of water consumption:
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2.563
- Outside City of Tacoma: $3.076
- City of University Place: $3.304
2026 rates
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Residential, Commercial & Large Volume – Ready to Serve Charge
Meter size: 5/8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $31.97
- Outside City of Tacoma: $38.55
- City of University Place: $41.41
Meter size: 3/4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $46.68
- Outside City of Tacoma: $56.21
- City of University Place: $60.37
Meter size: 1″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $76.10
- Outside City of Tacoma: $91.51
- City of University Place: $98.29
Meter size: 1.5″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $149.65
- Outside City of Tacoma: $179.77
- City of University Place: $193.09
Meter size: 2″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $237.91
- Outside City of Tacoma: $285.68
- City of University Place: $306.85
Meter size: 3″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $443.85
- Outside City of Tacoma: $532.81
- City of University Place: $572.29
Meter size: 4″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $738.05
- Outside City of Tacoma: $885.85
- City of University Place: $951.49
Meter size: 6″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $1,473.55
- Outside City of Tacoma: $1,768.45
- City of University Place: $1,899.49
Meter size: 8″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2,356.15
- Outside City of Tacoma: $2,827.57
- City of University Place: $3,037.09
Meter size: 10″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $3,385.85
- Outside City of Tacoma: $4,063.21
- City of University Place: $4,364.30
Meter size: 12″
- Inside City of Tacoma: $4,967.18
- Outside City of Tacoma: $5,960.81
- City of University Place: $6,402.50
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Commercial and Industrial – General Service
For each CCF of water consumption
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2.973
- Outside City of Tacoma: $3.568
- City of University Place: $3.832
Commercial and Industrial – Large Volume Service *
* Customers may qualify for this rate based on an established consumption history greater than 65,000 CCF annually.
For each CCF of water consumption:
- Inside City of Tacoma: $2.410
- Outside City of Tacoma: $2.892
- City of University Place: $3.106
Other charges and fees may apply. For more detailed information about water regulation and rates, please refer to Water Regulations and Rates, Chapter 12.10 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.