Utility Rate Adjustments and Senior Exemption
Summary
The council approved a 3% rate increase for water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater services while exempting senior citizens and disabled residents with smaller meters from the hike.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises utility revenues by 3% across commercial and residential non-exempt accounts.
Senior citizens and disabled residents on fixed incomes who are exempt from the utility rate increase.
General residential and commercial ratepayers absorbing the 3% utility increase.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meetings — City Council
The city council approved a 3% rate hike across water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater services for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This increase impacts monthly utility bills for residents and businesses across Odessa.
City Council Meetings — City Council
The council approved a 3% rate increase for water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater services while exempting senior citizens and disabled residents with smaller meters from the hike.
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