On July 10, 2025 the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance Nos. 2025-02 and 2025-03 adjusting water and sewer development and customer service fees with an effective date of August 9, 2025.

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WATER DEVELOPMENT FEES

Per Ordinance No. 2025-02
Effective Date: August 9, 2025

Water Deposit

Plan Check, Inspection, GIS Data Conversion, Administrative, and Records/Billing Costs:

Number of ConnectionsDeposit
5 or Less$15,900
6-10$19,870
11-20$24,790
21-30$34,210
31-40$41,920
41-50$50,120
51-99$55,400
100 and higher$72,810

Note: The above “Water Deposit” will be required upon application. Additional funds may be required upon the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) reaching 85% of the deposit balance. The deposit will be charged current salary and vehicle rates based on a project number. All unused deposit funds will be refunded to the current customer on record upon close out of the project. Please note additional customer service, water service, and meter fees may be required.

Single Service Fee

$2,450 per Permit

Water Capacity Fee

Adequate Water Main Fronts Property

Meter SizeFee
1 Inch Meter$14,113
1-1 1/2 Inch Meter$28,226
2 Inch Meter$45,161
3 Inch Meter$98,790
4 Inch Meter$177,822
6 Inch Meter$366,935

Additional Capacity Fees may apply to larger developments.

Developer to Construct Water Main in Front of Property

Meter SizeFees
1 Inch Meter$10,488
1-1 1/2 Inch Meter$20,976
2 Inch Meter$33,562
3 Inch Meter$73,416
4 Inch Meter$132,149
6 Inch Meter$272,689

Additional Capacity Fees may apply to larger developments.

New Meter Connection Fee

SizeFee per Meter
1 inch$900
1½ inches$1,480
2 inches$1,900
Larger than 2 inchesActual Costs
Within Traffic AreaActual Costs

Note: The above pricing excludes the meter box, meter lid, and customer service shut-off valve.

Change of Meter Size

Actual Costs

Backflow Device Monitoring Fee

 $4.15 per month

Construction Meter
Temporary connection at a location approved by District staff:

ActivityFee
Deposit$3,160 per Meter
New Account Setup Fee$30 per Occurrence
Meter Use Fee$8.66 per Day
Move to a New Location$145 per Occurrence
*YLWD Backflow Certification Fee

*An approved backflow prevention device to be provided by Customer at time of meter installation. Calibration fee may apply.		$85 per Occurrence
Temporary Water Service Rate2 Times the Current Potable Water Rate Per 100 Cubic Feet

Note: An Approved Backflow Prevention Device shall be installed by Applicant at time of Meter Installation. Calibration fee may apply.

Meter Tampering Penalties

ViolationPenalty
1st$130 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, Calibration, and Estimated Usage
2nd$700 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, Calibration, and Estimated Usage
3rd$1,300 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, Calibration, and Estimated Usage

Hydrant Tampering Penalties

ViolationPenalty
1st$1,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
2nd$2,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
3rd$3,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage

Illegal Water System Connection Penalties

ViolationPenalty
1st$5,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
2nd$10,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
3rd$15,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage

SEWER DEVELOPMENT FEES

Per Ordinance No. 2025-03
Effective Date: August 9, 2025

Sewer Deposit

Plan Check, Inspection, GIS Data Conversion, Administrative, and Records/Billing Costs:

Number of ConnectionsDeposit
5 or Less$11,250
6-10$14,330
11-20$22,680
21-30$27,860
31-40$32,380
41-50$37,070
51-99$43,950
100 and higher$55,040

Note: The above “Sewer Deposit” will be required upon application. Additional funds may be required upon the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) reaching 85% of the deposit balance. The deposit will be charged current salary and vehicle rates based on a project number. All unused deposit funds will be refunded to the current customer on record upon close out of the project. Please note additional customer service and sewer development fees may be required.

Single Service Fee

$2,120 per Permit

Sewer Capacity Fee

Property TypeFees
Single Family Residence$1,096
Master Metered0.82 x Number of Units x $1,096
CommercialEquivalent Dwelling Unit x Total SF/1,000SF x $1,096
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) is based on one Single Family Residence and average property frontage of 75 feet.

Frontage Charge

Applies to Properties Where Adequate Sewer Mains Serves Property and Property is Not Subject to Developer Reimbursement Program.

Property TypeFees
Single Family Residence$6,959
Master MeteredSewer Frontage (FT)/75 FT x $6,959
CommercialSewer Frontage (FT)/75 FT x $6,959

Sewer Tampering Penalties

ViolationPenalty
1st$1,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
2nd$2,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
3rd$3,000 + Actual Costs of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage

Illegal Sewer System Connection Penalties

ViolationPenalty
1st$5,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
2nd$10,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage
3rd$15,000 + Cost of Inspection, Repair, and Estimated Usage

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