Budget & Billing
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Budget & Billing
SVWA's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Members approve the budget at the September annual meeting. The budget includes money for administrative expenses, system maintenance, infrastructure improvements to ensure a reliable water supply and meet regulatory requirements, and maintain reserves. The Board of Trustees conducts an audit every August.
See the current list of projects in the News section.
SVWA Budget
Fiscal Year 2025 budget* (approved by members at September 2024 meeting)
Current annual rates are $550 for dues plus a $120 water fee. Payment of the $670 total cost, billed on October 1, can be made two ways:
Payment in full: Due by December 31.
Payment plan: 11 monthly payments of $63.33 and 1 payment of $63.37, with the first due by October 31. Total payments include a $90 annual handling fee. Contact us to set up a payment plan.
At the 2023 annual meeting, members approved a dues increase, staged in $100 increments over three years, to help increase the association's reserve fund for major projects; the water fee will remain $120.
2024 2025 2026 and beyond
Dues $550 $650 $750
Water Fee $120 $120 $120
Total $670 $770 $870
How to Pay Your Bill
US Mail — send checks to:
Sierra Vista Water Association
370 N East Camano Drive — No. 5-64
Camano Island, WA 98282-7279
Online Bill Pay — Save time and avoid late fees. Set up online bill pay with your bank to electronically pay your bill. If you're interested, contact us to request SVWA's account number and billing address to use when setting up the association as a provider. Learn more.
Water Hookup Fee
Vacant lot owners building a home are charged $10,000 to cover connection costs and contribute to the overall system. To apply for a water hookup, submit an online request using our contact form.
To encourage water conservation and protect our aquifer, SVWA members approved a Water Overage Policy at the September 2022 Annual Meeting. A flat fee of 20 cents per gallon is charged if your usage goes over the limit of 8,000 gallons a month. You are encouraged to monitor your monthly usage.