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Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

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Utility Rates

Follow the utility rates for annual utilities, metered utilities and secondary suites. If you are a property owner, find property tax and utilities due dates for 2012.  

Annual Utilities

Annual utilities cover rates for water and sewer, drainage parcel tax rates and waste collection rates. You can also sign up to be part of Surrey's Volunteer Water Meter Program.  

Annual Water & Sewer Rates

Annual utility bill for water and sewer service charges are from January 1 to December 31 for the current calendar year.  The amount is based on a flat rate due April 2 each year.  For billing details, see Annual Utility Billing Services.

2012 Annual Water & Sewer Rates
If paid by the April 2 due date

Single Family Dwelling

Sewer

$439.00

Water

$651.00

Total

$1090.00

Secondary Suite

Sewer

$439.00

Water

$264.00

Total

$703.00

Multi-Family (Strata)

Sewer

$177.00

Water

$264.00

Total

$441.00

Multi-Family (Non-Strata)

Sewer - First Unit

$439.00

Sewer - Other Units

$344.00 each

Water - First Unit

$264.00

Water - Other Units

$264.00 each

Previous Annual Flat Rates for Single-Family Dwelling

Account Type

2008

2009

2010

2011

Water

$473

$526

$600

$637

Sewer

$325

$342

$365

$428

Find out about water metering, water conservation and sprinkler regulations by learning about drinking water. Also make sure to learn about homeowner responsibilities and get a system overview through our sanitary sewer information.

Drainage Parcel Tax Rate

The drainage parcel tax charges are from January 1 to December 31 for the current calendar year.  The amount is based on a flat rate collected with the City's property taxes, due on July 2.

Annual User Charge

2012 2011

2010

2009

2008

All properties except
class 9

$166.00 $161.00

$161.00

$161.00

$160.00

Class 9 properties (farm)

$109.00 $105.50

$105.50

$105.50

$105.00

Learn more about drainage and stormwater management in the City of Surrey.

Annual Waste Collection Rates

Waste collection service charges are from January 1 to December 31 for the current calendar year.  The amount is based on a flat rate, collected with property taxes, due July 2 each year.  For billing details see Annual Utility Billing services.

2012Annual Garbage Rates
If paid by the July 2 due date

Single Family Dwelling

Garbage/Recycling

$281.00

Secondary Suite

Garbage/Recycling

$141.00

Apartment/Townhouse

Garbage/Recycling (using City services)

$281.00

Apartment/Townhouse

Recycling (not using City garbage services)

$  20.00

To report a collection problem or learn to get access to waste collection schedules, see the waste collection services that are available in Surrey.

Surrey's Volunteer Water Meter Program  

Take charge of your water and sewer bill by installing a free water meter and pay for what you use. Request to receive your free water meter and learn about the water meter installation process.  

Metered Utilities

Your utility bill is issued every four months. This bill incorporates a fixed charge based on the size of the water meter and a variable component representing actual consumption. 

Schedule of 2012 Metered Utility Rates

For Commercial and Residential Users

Water Consumption Rate

$0.815 / m3
(per cubic meter)

Sewer Consumption Rate
(Volume assumed to be 80% of water usage)

$0.7575 / m3
(per cubic meter)

2012 Water Meter Base Charge

Size

Size

Amount

16 to 19 mm

¾”

$20.00

25 mm

1”

$25.00

38 mm

1 ½”

$31.00

50 mm

2”

$41.00

75 mm

3”

$82.00

100 mm

4”

$96.00

150 mm

6”

$181.00

200 mm

8”

$213.00

 

  

Learn how to calculate metered utility charges or see billing information in metered utility billing. The water metering program provides more information on how to save money and water.

2011 Metered Utility Rates

For Commercial and Residential Users

Water Consumption Rate

$0.7775 / m3
(per cubic meter)

Sewer Consumption Rate
(Volume assumed to be 80% of water usage)

$0.7175 / m3
(per cubic meter)

2011 Water Meter Base Charge

Size

Size

Amount

16 to 19 mm

¾”

$20.00

25 mm

1”

$25.00

38 mm

1 ½”

$31.00

50 mm

2”

$41.00

75 mm

3”

$82.00

100 mm

4”

$96.00

150 mm

6”

$181.00

200 mm

8”

$213.00


Secondary Suite Charges

Secondary suites are defined as a second dwelling unit, located within the structure of an owner-occupied single-family dwelling.

If there is no secondary suite at your property, call the Secondary Suite Clerk at 604-591-4516 to arrange for an inspection of your home to confirm the secondary suite has been removed.

Failure to do so will indicate to us that you have a secondary suite and your property will be assessed the additional utility levy for the current tax year.

All properties paying for secondary suite garbage charge will be permitted to put out one additional can or bag, for a total of 3 cans or bags. Garbage charges will be included on the annual property tax notice.

If you exceed your garbage can or bag limit, purchase garbage stickers for $2.50 from various City locations. Call 604.591.4340 for more information or get other contact information for a list of extra garbage sticker locations.

Learn more secondary suite program information, including fees, regulations and contacts.