City sewer hookup (loan, how much, house)

[staylor7743]

I'm looking for advice on whom to hire for city sewer hookup, the process for getting it started and how much I should expect to pay. I do know that city sewer is available in my neighborhood, but I am currently on septic.
Thanks for help.

[Sloante74]

should be free (paid by the city) to install. then you pay for the service afterwards? i could be wrong. you in city limits? if so stay on the septic..

[Charlottean]

No, it's not free. You have to pay the tap fee. Last time I called it was around $4500. The city does it, then you need a plumber to run a main from your house to the city installed meter.

[Sloante74]

meter for sewer?

[Charlottean]

Whoops! Ha, I didn't read close enough.

Sewer they still charge a tap fee though.

If you are on a well, they will install a meter on your well to monitor how much water the home uses that way they can charge the appropriate usage on the sewer.

[cltlilly]

Originally Posted by Sloante74

meter for sewer?

The sewer rate is based on the water meter usage. If you opt for just sewer service, then they charge you, I think, the sewer cap. It's something like $45/month or thereabouts.

It's about $4500 just to connect the sewer. If you add water it's about $6200. Looks like there is a discount if they are in the process of running the lines on your street.

See this link for all the information.

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