Ordinance — Odebolt
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Odebolt City Council will increase monthly water service rates effective July 1, 2026: the monthly minimum rises to $29.50 and usage above 1,000 gallons is charged $6.79 per 1,000 gallons. The ordinance repeals and replaces the prior water-rate chapter.
Key Takeaways
- New water rates start July 1, 2026
- Monthly minimum increases to $29.50
- Usage over 1,000 gallons billed $6.79 per 1,000 gallons
- Replaces previous Chapter 6-6-8 rate provisions
What to do next
- 1
Review your water usage
Check recent bills to see if your typical usage will increase charges under the new $29.50 minimum and $6.79 per 1,000 gallons rate starting July 1, 2026.
- 2
Budget for higher monthly charges
Plan household or business budgets to account for the minimum rising from $25.00 to $29.50 beginning July 1, 2026.
- 3
Contact City Hall for questions
If unclear about how rates apply to your property, contact Odebolt City Hall or the utility billing office for clarification before July 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- When do the new Odebolt water rates take effect?
- The new rates become effective July 1, 2026.
- How much is the new monthly minimum water charge?
- The monthly minimum charge is $29.50 per household or business.
- What is the charge for water usage over 1,000 gallons?
- Usage beyond the first 1,000 gallons is billed at $6.79 per 1,000 gallons.
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Legal terms in this notice
- monthly minimum
- The fixed base charge billed each month regardless of actual water usage.
- per 1,000 gallons
- The unit rate applied to measured water usage in increments of one thousand gallons.
- repealed and adopted in lieuthereof
- The prior ordinance section is removed and replaced by the new language.
Full Notice Text
CITY Of ODEBOLTOrdinance 06.26STARTING JULY 1, 2026, BEIT ORDAINED BY THE CITYCOUNCIL OF ODEBOLT, IOWA: Title VI PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTChapter 8- Utilities-Billing Charges. 6-6-8Water Rate and 6-6-10 Rate of SewerRent for All water will be changed to thefollowing Section 6-6-8 Chapter is herebyrepealed and the following adopted in lieuthereof: WATER RATES. Water shall befurnished at the following monthly rates. 1. For property serviced within the CityLimits: (Code of IA, Se. 384.84(1)) The first 1,000 gallons will be assessedas part of the monthly minimum of $29.50from $25.00. All Use over 1,000 gallonsin a month will be charged at $6.79 from$5.75 per 1,000 gallons. The minimumcharge shall be $29.50 per household orbusiness building per billing month. 2. Properties serviced outside of thecorporate limits of the city which the