Residential Utility Rates
Utility Rates are set by Resolution of the City Commission.
If you have questions about how these rates are applied to your account, please contact Valley City Public Works at (701) 845-0380.
Electric Rates
The following rates are effective February 2, 2020 per Resolution No. 2231. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:
- EH – Electric Heat
- C1 – Commercial 1 Phase
- C3 – Commercial 3 Phase
- LP – Large Power
- DEM – Demand
Residential Electric Rates
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| First 1,000 kWh | 0.0690 per kWh | 0.074 per kWh |
| Over 1,000 kWh | 0.0540 per kWh | 0.0660 per kWh |
| Electric Heat | 0.0540 per kWh | 0.0540 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0740 per kWh |
Commercial 1 Phase Rates
| Description | September – May Rate | June – August Rate |
| Base Charge | $23.17 | $23.17 |
| First 2,000 kWh | 0.0810 per kWh | 0.0845 per kWh |
| Over 2,000 kWh | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0600 per kWh |
| Electric Heat | 0.0560 per kWh | 0.0560 per kWh |
| Summer Air Conditioning | Not Applicable | 0.0845 per kWh |
Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Electric)
| Description | During Business Hours | After Business Hours |
| Disconnect Fees | $40.00 | $100.00 |
| Reconnect Fees | $40.00 | $100.00 |
Water Rates
The following rate are effective October 2, 2016 per Resolution No. 2074. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:
- W – Water
Water
| Description | Rate |
| Base Charge | $18.80 |
| Consumption Charge | $3.31 per 100 cubic feet |
Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Water)
| Description | During Business Hours | After Business Hours |
| Disconnect Fee | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Reconnect Fee | $40.00 | $80.00 |
Unmetered Surcharge
The following rate is effective January 21, 2020 per resolution 2232
A surcharge will be billed each month for unmetered water services to apartments, condominiums, townhouses and trailer sites. The surcharge will be added to each unit’s utility bill. If the unit does not receive a utility bill, the surcharge will be added to the utility bill for the complex.
| Description | Rate |
| Unmetered surcharge | $8.24 per unit |
Sewer Rates
The following rates are effective October 2, 2016 via Resolution No. 2076.
Residential Rates
| Description | Rate |
| Base Charge | $16.75 |
| Consumption Charge | $1.45 per 100 cubic feet |
South Side Rates
| Description | Rate |
| Monthly Charge | $37.77 |
Storm Sewer Rates
The following rate is effective January 2, 202 via Resolution No. 2330.
| Description | Rate |
| Monthly Charge | $2.50 |
Garbage Rates
The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2329.
| Description | Rate |
| Two (2) 32 gallon cans | $14.00 |
Recycling Rates
The following rate is effective September 1, 2019 via Resolution No. 2210.
| Description | Rate |
| Monthly Charge | $1.00 |