City of Horseshoe Bay Alerts
Horseshoe Bay: Utility Rate Changes Go Into Effect Nov. 1
Notice of Horseshoe Bay Utility Rate Changes Effective November 1, 2026
At the direction of the Horseshoe Bay City Council, the following utility rate adjustments have been adopted and will begin being applied to monthly utility bills on November 1, 2026 (Please note, because utilities are billed after use, you will see these changes reflected for the first time on your December 2026 bill):
At the direction of the Horseshoe Bay City Council, the following utility rate adjustments have been adopted and will begin being applied to monthly utility bills on November 1, 2026 (Please note, because utilities are billed after use, you will see these changes reflected for the first time on your December 2026 bill):
- Water service rates will reflect a variable percentage increase on the base monthly rates for 1” meters and higher and a 3% increase on tiered volumetric rates by tiers. Tiers are based on number of gallons of water used per month, starting at 0-2,000 gallons for tier one, then 2,001-5,000 for tier two, and 5,001-10,000 for tier three. The increase is to fund capital projects for capacity expansion and aging equipment replacement as adopted in the 5-year Utilities CIP plan and due to rising inflationary and tariffs costs.
- Sewer service rates will reflect a 16.49% increase base monthly rate. This increase is to fund capital projects for wastewater systems and increased vendor costs of grinder pumping systems.
- Water and sewer tap installation rates will increase 15% to account for material inflation and installation costs.
- Sewer grinder package installation rates will increase 15% to account for material inflation.
- Garbage rates will reflect a 5.9% service increase. This increase is due to inflationary costs defined in contractual obligations with the trash collection company, Waste Management.
- Grounds maintenance waste service (commercial customers only) rates will reflect a 50% increase on the annual permit fee to support brush, recycling, disposal operations, and a 3% increase for variable cubic yard disposable fees.
For questions, please contact the Utility Billing Department at (830) 598-8741, Option 2 or visit the City website at: www.horseshoe-bay-tx.gov/ub.