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Your Annual Utility Bill
At the end of February, all residential property owners receive a Utility Bill. The City of Coquitlam provides water distribution and waste collection services to residents.
The cost of these services is charged separately from property taxes in order to support operating costs and for costs of replacing aging infrastructure such as pipes, pumps, etc. Payment can be made with a credit card on the City’s website; make your Utility Bill Payment online.
Due Dates
The utility bill due date is March 31, 2021, covering the billing period of January 1 to December 31, 2021.
What You’re Billed For
The City of Coquitlam provides water distribution and waste collection services to residents. The cost for these services is charged separately from property taxes. Fees charged support operating costs as well as the replacement of aging infrastructure such as pipes, pumps, etc.
2021 Utility Charges - Single-Family Dwellings
The 2021 Utility Bill Amount for single-family dwellings is your Water Charge plus your Garbage Collection Charge:
- The 2021 Water Charge is $591.
- 2021 Garbage Collection Charges cover the collection and removal of waste every other week, plus collection and removal of green waste (yard trimmings and food scraps) on a weekly basis. The amount charged for your garbage collection depends on the size of garbage cart you selected.
| Garbage Cart Size | Garbage Cart Charge | 2021 Utility Bill Total |
|---|---|---|
| Small (120 Litres) | $256 | $847 |
| Medium (240 Litres) | $340 | $931 |
| Large (360 Litres) | $480 | $1,071 |
2021 Utility Charges - Apartments, Townhouses & Mobile Homes
For each Residential Dwelling Unit in an Apartment building, Street-Oriented Village Home Residential, Townhouse or Mobile Home Park, your 2021 Utility Bill will be equal to your 2021 Water Charge, which is $355.
Breakdown of Fees
The utility charge for water is made up of the following:
- 52% of the Water Fee is paid to Metro Vancouver to cover the costs of running the regional supply system, including water treatment plants that deliver the clean and safe water to Coquitlam.
- 48% of the Water Fee covers City costs for the operation and management of the City’s water distribution system that provides water for fire protection as well as household, business and recreational use.
In Coquitlam, multi-family homes pay a lower water rate than single family homes. This recognizes that, generally, multi-family homes consume relatively less water, so residents of those homes should pay a lesser share of those costs.
Annual Flat Rate Charge
- Multi-Family: $355
- Single-Family: $591
Single-Family Homes
For single family homes, the Garbage and Green Waste Fee covers:
- The costs to pick up the garbage and green waste from your home; fees charged will depend on the size of the garbage cart you selected
- The fees paid to Metro Vancouver to dispose of the garbage at the transfer station
- The fees paid to the organics processor to compost the green waste at their facility
- The costs to operate a recycling depot at Town Centre Park and provide free drop-off of yard trimmings at the Coquitlam transfer station
- The costs to provide a large item pick up program (up to four household items per year)
- The costs for community education, outreach and wildlife awareness programs
- Curbside recycling collection is provided by Recycle BC
Annual Flat Rate Garbage & Green Waste Rates
- 120-Litre Cart - $256
- 240-Litre Cart - $340
- 360-Litre Cart - $480
Muti-Family Homes
The City of Coquitlam does not provide waste collection services to multi-family homes. Additional information for multi-family homes can be found on our Multi-Family Homes Information page.
The utility charge for sewer and drainage is made up of the following:
- 38% of the Sewer and Drainage Fee is paid to Metro Vancouver to cover the costs of the regional sewer system including sewage treatment plants.
- 62% of the Sewer and Drainage Fee covers City costs for the operation and management of the City’s sewer collection and drainage systems.
Properties with secondary suites receive additional charges for water and sewer on this bill.
Note: Sewer parcel tax and drainage are billed on your annual property tax notice in May.
Residences with Secondary Suites
Properties with secondary suites receive additional charges for water and sewer.
For enquiries relating to charges for secondary suites, please call 604-927-3423.