Utility Deposit Information
New residents may establish accounts at Town Hall for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste services. The customer must provide a deposit (refundable upon termination of service after all outstanding amounts have been paid) the amount of which is calculated as follows:
- Sewer Deposit: $50 per toilet
- Water Deposit: Last three months’ usage for the property address
- Solid Waste: Two-months’ service
Water Utility Service Information
All Users (Residential & Non-Residential)
The rate for water service is five dollars and zero cents ($5.00) per thousand (1,000) gallons. There is a minimum water service charge for each water meter in the amount of twenty three dollars and twenty five cents ($23.25). Town of Bay Harbor Islands Ordinance No.1067 amending Section 20-5 Water Service Charge - Rates, with an effective date of November 1, 2021.
Sewer Utility Service Information
Residential Users
Sewage charges shall be based upon water usage (excluding water usage through meters used exclusively for irrigation) at a rate of $8.39 per thousand gallons. In addition, there shall be a monthly base charge of $22.04 per living unit regardless of usage
Non-Residential Users
Sewage charges shall be based upon water usage (excluding water usage through meters used exclusively for irrigation) at a rate of $8.39 per thousand gallons. In addition, there shall be a monthly base charge of regardless of usage depending upon the size of the water meter as follows:
Water Meter Size Monthly Base Charge
| Size | Water Service Fee |
|---|
| 1 inch | $ 91.75 |
| 1.5 inch | $183.50 |
| 2 inch | $293.60 |
| 3 inch | $550.43 |
| 4 inch | $833.24 |
Town of Bay Harbor Islands Ordinance No.1068 amending Section 20-9 Sewer Service - Rates, with an effective date of November 1,2021.
Solid Waste Utility Service Information
The Town of Bay Harbor Islands shall collect or franchise a service for collection and disposal of garbage, and yard waste as prescribed by Section 9-38 (B) of the Code of the Ordinances, and all persons, firms, or corporations whose premises are serviced thereby shall pay the following rates:
Residential Users
| Solid Waste Collection Classification | Solid Waste Fees |
|---|
| 1) For a Condominium or Co-Op Building with three or more units | $20.00/Unit |
| 2) For a Rental Apartment Building with three or more units | $20.00/Unit |
| 3) For Single Family Residences | $23.00/Unit |
Non-Residential Users
| Solid Waste Collection Classification | Solid Waste Fees |
|---|
| COMMERCIAL UNITS |
| 1) 96 Gallon Solid Waste Container | $146.00/Container |
| RESTAURANTS |
| 1) Daily Collection Services | Actual Cost - plus 10% Admin Fee |
| 2) 96 Gallon Solid Waste Container | $146.00/Container |
| 3) One (1) Yard Solid Waste Container | $268.50/Container |
| 4) Two (2) Yard Solid Waste Container | $537.00/Container |
| 5) Four (4) Yard Solid Waste Container | $1,073.50/Container |
Town of Bay Harbor Islands Resolution No. 2232 amending Section 9-38 Schedule of Fees, with an effective date of May 12th, 2021.
Stormwater Utility Service Information
Storm water fees for single family residences are $5 per month.
Vacant Land (New Construction) Users
The customer must provide a deposit (refundable upon termination of service after all outstanding amounts have been paid) for water service to a construction site in the amount of $300 (three hundred dollars).