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  • Council to Review Utility Rate Study Final Report

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    The City of Littleton has completed a comprehensive review of its sewer and stormwater utilities, demonstrating the future benefits of increasing rates. At the October 6 meeting, staff and consultants will present to city council an overview of the Utility Rate Study Final Report, including the proposed rate structure and long-term financial plan needed to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure.

    Under the proposal presented at the summer open house and webinar, the average single-family customer inside Littleton could see an increase of approximately $12 per month on their 2027 utility bill. A typical four-unit multifamily customer could see an increase

    The City of Littleton has completed a comprehensive review of its sewer and stormwater utilities, demonstrating the future benefits of increasing rates. At the October 6 meeting, staff and consultants will present to city council an overview of the Utility Rate Study Final Report, including the proposed rate structure and long-term financial plan needed to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure.

    Under the proposal presented at the summer open house and webinar, the average single-family customer inside Littleton could see an increase of approximately $12 per month on their 2027 utility bill. A typical four-unit multifamily customer could see an increase of approximately $17 per month in 2027.

    Littleton’s sewer and stormwater systems operate around the clock, but many components are aging. Over the next decade, the city anticipates more than $256 million in sanitary sewer upgrades and about $73 million in stormwater system needs. Updating rates now helps ensure reliable service, reduces the risk of costly emergency repairs, and keeps charges fair for all users, including the nine partner districts that rely on Littleton’s treatment services.

    To better align bills with actual system use, staff and its consultant (Raftelis) are recommending a shift from a fixed sewer rate to a structure based on average winter water consumption for residential customers, and actual monthly use for commercial customers. This approach encourages conservation and more equitably distributes costs. Stormwater rates would continue using the existing system where the rate is different for single family versus muti-family and non-residential structures, depending on if the lot for the given property is developed versus undeveloped.

    Council will also hear findings from an early affordability analysis exploring a potential reduced‑rate program for qualifying low‑income households, as well as information about tap fees. More information about the rate study is available at LetsTalkLittleton.org, where applicable customers can view the Open House boards and Informational Webinar, and take the Billing Frequency Poll.

  • You’re Invited! Rate Study Open House

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    The City of Littleton is conducting a Sewer and Stormwater Rate Study to evaluate its current rate structures and ensure rates are fair, financially sustainable, and support the long-term maintenance of the sewer and stormwater systems. As a result of this study, residents and customers may see changes to their sewer and stormwater utility bills.

    The city and its consultant, Raftelis, are hosting an Open House to share the study process, explain utility rates, and answer questions about how changes could affect utility bills:

    When: Wednesday, August 26, 4 to 6 p.m.
    Where: Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue

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    The City of Littleton is conducting a Sewer and Stormwater Rate Study to evaluate its current rate structures and ensure rates are fair, financially sustainable, and support the long-term maintenance of the sewer and stormwater systems. As a result of this study, residents and customers may see changes to their sewer and stormwater utility bills.

    The city and its consultant, Raftelis, are hosting an Open House to share the study process, explain utility rates, and answer questions about how changes could affect utility bills:

    When: Wednesday, August 26, 4 to 6 p.m.
    Where: Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue

    This is an in-person opportunity to chat with city staff and the rate study consultant. Spanish materials and translation will be available at the event. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

    The city and Raftelis are also hosting an Informational Webinar (virtual event) Thursday, September 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. Register for the Rate Study Webinar here. The meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

  • New Rate Structure Slated to Be Part of Budget Adoption Process

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    The Littleton public works team has been working on storm sewer repairs at W. Ridge Road and S. Elati Street after a sidewalk failure and sinkholes were discovered during a panel replacement in early June — just one of many critical repairs to sewer and stormwater infrastructure around the city in recent years.

    The City of Littleton is conducting a Sewer and Stormwater Rate Study to evaluate the appropriate rates for residential, multifamily, and commercial customers. Utility rate increases are necessary to ensure the city can maintain, repair, and reinvest in critical infrastructure before failures like this one occur. If

    The Littleton public works team has been working on storm sewer repairs at W. Ridge Road and S. Elati Street after a sidewalk failure and sinkholes were discovered during a panel replacement in early June — just one of many critical repairs to sewer and stormwater infrastructure around the city in recent years.

    The City of Littleton is conducting a Sewer and Stormwater Rate Study to evaluate the appropriate rates for residential, multifamily, and commercial customers. Utility rate increases are necessary to ensure the city can maintain, repair, and reinvest in critical infrastructure before failures like this one occur. If approved as part of the budget adoption process later this year, the new rates would take effect in January 2027.

    Anyone interested in learning more about the rate study is encouraged to attend two upcoming public engagement opportunities to share the study’s findings, explain the proposed rate structure, and answer questions about how it could affect utility bills:

    Open House
    Wednesday, August 26, 4 - 6 p.m. at the Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue

    Informational Webinar
    Thursday, September 3, 5:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar.

  • Rate Study Engagement Opportunities

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    Littleton’s aging sewer and stormwater systems create unnecessary risks for public health and the environment. The City of Littleton is working with a consultant to conduct a rate study that will determine appropriate rates for sewer and stormwater services. Utility rate increases are necessary to help the city move from reactive, costly emergency repairs to a proactive approach that keeps pace with infrastructure needs and community demands.

    There are multiple engagement opportunities for residential, multifamily, and commercial customers to stay informed.

    The city is hosting two informational events to help community members understand how the study’s findings will likely increase

    Littleton’s aging sewer and stormwater systems create unnecessary risks for public health and the environment. The City of Littleton is working with a consultant to conduct a rate study that will determine appropriate rates for sewer and stormwater services. Utility rate increases are necessary to help the city move from reactive, costly emergency repairs to a proactive approach that keeps pace with infrastructure needs and community demands.

    There are multiple engagement opportunities for residential, multifamily, and commercial customers to stay informed.

    The city is hosting two informational events to help community members understand how the study’s findings will likely increase utility bills. Both will cover the rate study process, share key findings, and provide an opportunity to ask questions:

    • Webinar — Thursday, September 3 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Register for this virtual event to learn more about the rate study process and key findings.
    • Open House — Wednesday, August 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Littleton Center. This will be an in-person event for residents to chat with staff and consultants and ask questions.

    Staff will also be available at this summer’s Meet Greet & Eat events (June 10, July 15, August 19, and September 16) and city council office hours at Bemis Public Library on June 12 and July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon.

    The city has identified $72.4 million for stormwater projects and $261.5 million for sewer/wastewater projects over the next 10 years. Rate study recommendations will address sanitary sewer service rates, storm drainage fees, tap fees, development impact fees, utility billing practices, and possible future debt financing for large-scale capital projects.

    The rate study is scheduled for another discussion at the June 16 city council meeting. For more information, visit LetsTalkLittleton.org.

  • Funding the Future Under our Feet

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    The public works department is conducting a comprehensive study of the fees, rates, and cost of service for Littleton’s sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems. Littleton has struggled in recent years with aging sewer and stormwater infrastructure, including costly and disruptive emergency repairs following several culvert collapses. Ensuring rates and fees match the needs of upgrading this crucial infrastructure will help ensure Littleton can meet the future proactively, not reactively. The study will provide recommendations to update the rates for sanitary sewer service, storm drainage, tap fees, development impact fees, and efficient utility billing. The assessment will look into cost

    The public works department is conducting a comprehensive study of the fees, rates, and cost of service for Littleton’s sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems. Littleton has struggled in recent years with aging sewer and stormwater infrastructure, including costly and disruptive emergency repairs following several culvert collapses. Ensuring rates and fees match the needs of upgrading this crucial infrastructure will help ensure Littleton can meet the future proactively, not reactively. The study will provide recommendations to update the rates for sanitary sewer service, storm drainage, tap fees, development impact fees, and efficient utility billing. The assessment will look into cost recovery, and possible future debt financing of large-scale capital projects related to sewer and stormwater systems. Public communications and city council updates will be provided during the first half of 2026, with any approved rate changes taking effect in January 2027.