Fire Protection Rates and Charges

Guide to Monthly Service Charge

Fire Protection charges are related to unmetered fire sprinkler connections to the potable water system:

  • Based upon the connection size.
  • Takes into account the amount of water system capacity required for fire suppression.

Monthly Service Charge

Flat rate paid by customer, regardless of the amount of water used.

Connection Size Rates
2 inch $17.29
 2.5 inch $0.00
3 inch $29.43
4 inch $46.43
6 inch $90.14
8 inch $133.85
10 inch $203.05
12 inch $331.74

Adopted Rate Increase

On January 11, 2023, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council adopted a five-year rate plan that will increase rates each fiscal year through fiscal year 2027.  The City’s fiscal year begins each July.  This means that rates will update each year on the following dates:

  • July 3, 2023 (for FY 2024 rates) 
  • July 1, 2024 (for FY 2025 rates) 
  • July 7, 2025 (for FY 2026 rates)
  • July 6, 2026 (for FY 2027 rates)

Adopted Rates FY2023-2027(PDF, 161KB)

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