Sewer Rates

Chico sewer rates are increasing and possibly by a lot. That’s after the City Council approved a five-year plan last week. Still, the council was torn on its decision.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 22, 2026.

The Chico City Council approved a five-year sewer rate increase this week that would see a rate hike of 55% as soon as November.

A steep sewer rate increase in Chico is now back under review. Here’s why the City Council reversed course and when new proposals could come forward.