Langley City Council to discuss utility rate hikes

Published 1:30 am Friday, November 1, 2024

Langley ratepayers may soon see an increase in their utility bills.

The city council plans to discuss raising utility rates at an upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 4.

A 5% increase in the water rate has been proposed to keep pace with inflation, to accommodate the repayment of a loan and to address growth in water conservation. This means that residents will pay $3.19 more per month, or $47.75 annually, in base fees.

Ratepayers are also facing a proposed 4% increase in the sewer rate, which means they would pay $2.59 more per month, or $31.03 annually. The reason behind this is cited as inflation.

Lastly, a 3% hike in the stormwater rate has been suggested to combat inflation, which amounts to an additional $1.07 per month, or $12.78 per year.

Participants can join the meeting at Langley City Hall or on Zoom. The meeting link is available on the agenda located at langleywa.org, the city’s website.