Hialeah Water & Sewer Rates Cut 25%, Seniors Save 50% Under New Program

Mayor Calvo Delivers on Campaign Promise with Rate Cuts

Hialeah residents will see a 25% reduction in water and sewer rates for the two lowest consumption tiers, a change Mayor Bryan Calvo announced on September 8, 2026. This initiative fulfills a key campaign promise to address concerns about utility costs across the city. The new rate structure aims to provide financial relief to families, particularly those with average household consumption of approximately 5,250 gallons per month.

“This is exactly what I promised the people of Hialeah,” Mayor Calvo said. “We looked at the numbers and found a way to deliver meaningful relief. A 25% reduction for essential household consumption for all residents, and for seniors living on fixed incomes, their average bill will be cut in half, providing real relief that Hialeah families will see every time they open their water bill.”

Understanding the New Water and Sewer Rate Structure

The city is implementing a new consumption-based rate schedule designed to maintain the overall financial stability of the water and sewer department while lowering costs for residents. This means that while individual bills will decrease for many, the department's operational budget will remain sound. The reduction applies specifically to the first two tiers of water consumption, directly benefiting households with typical usage patterns.

Senior Water Relief Program: Details and Eligibility

In addition to the general rate reduction, Hialeah is establishing a new Senior Water Relief Program. This program will offer an additional utility credit to qualified low-income senior homeowners, aiming to reduce their average water and sewer bills by approximately 50%. This builds on the administration’s existing low-income senior homestead relief initiative, providing further support to a vulnerable segment of the community.

Eligible seniors must be homeowners with individually metered City water accounts. The program specifically targets those on fixed incomes, ensuring that the most financially constrained residents receive substantial relief. Further details on how to apply for the Senior Water Relief Program will become available as the city finalizes its implementation.