Portland, Oregon residents will see an increase in their utility bills
this summer after the City Council approved a plan to raise combined
water and sewer bills by more than 6%.
The increase, which is the highest the city has seen in over a
decade, will result in an average household bill of approximately
$160 per month, or nearly $2,000 annually.
The council’s decision, passed on Wednesday, is expected to
generate $439.9 million in utility revenue over the next year.
The increase will see the typical single-family residential monthly
water, sewer, and storm water bill rise by $9.07, equating to a 6.02%
hike.
