The record
“A Capital Facility Charge is a one-time charge paid by a new utility customer to purchase system capacity in order to join the system”
“If the property is located outside the City limits approval is required from the City Council and LAFCO. A development application for this type of connection must be submitted to the City planning dept.”
other: prior to connecting to the City of Merced water system
“Prior to connecting to the City of Merced water system all water facility charges shall be paid. The following table lists the fees that will apply.”
“The fees below are relative to installation of new water and sewer service lines not currently existing at a property. ... Questions: Contact the Engineering Department at [email protected]”
Every published rate
Every rate below applies to single-family detached.
| Applies to | Basis | Effective | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 inch domestic servicethis home | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $10,995 |
City of Merced WATER FEE SCHEDULE, updated 06/16/2026, CPI MAY2026, fees valid to 09/30/2026, DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE table · source document ↗
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