Connection Costs & Fees

Effective January 1, 2017, sewer connection rates for a single family dwelling are as follows:

Inspection Permit Visual & Pressure Test* $135.00

General Facilities Charge** $3,459.00

System Development Charge $1,957.00

Local Facilities Charge***

Total $ 5,551.00

*For gravity sewer visual inspection $60.00.  STEP system permits are $100.00.

** Commercial GFC is based on water meter size and may be higher than $3,459.00.

***A Local Facilities Charge may be assessed depending on the specific lot developed.  If a Local Facilities Charge is assessed, it will be based on Beacon Hill Water & Sewer District Field Crew actual man hours worked and materials used.

Rates for multi-family dwellings and commercial units are based on varying factors such as water meter size and number of units.  Contact Beacon Hill Water & Sewer District for a detailed cost of connection.

Accounts are billed monthly at a flat rate of $50.00 per unit, per month based on availability, not usage and therefore cannot be "shut off" as with other utilities. 

Billing starts after an approved sewer service connection is made. If the residence or building is still vacant at that time, you may contact the office to apply for a vacancy credit upon meeting all qualifications.

Effective January 1, 2017, water connection rates for a single family dwelling are as follows:

            Connection Fee                                                           $ 2,741.00

            Local Facilities Charge*

*A Local Facilities Charge will be assessed depending on the specific lot developed.  The Local Facilities Charge will be based on Beacon Hill Water & Sewer District Field Crew actual man hours worked and materials used.

Other Utility Contact information:

Electric: Cowlitz PUD

360-423-2210

Garbage: Waste Control 

360-425-4302

Telephone: Century Link

800-244-1111

Northwest Utility Notification Center (Call Before You Dig)

800-424-5555