Fees, Policies & Forms
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Water Rates and Fee Structure
Transfer Fee
$2,000 when property transfers ownership
Fixed Operating Assessment:
$1,500 per year per developed lot plus 5% tax (for up to 163,500 gallons base)
$750 per year per undeveloped lot plus 5% tax (no water allotment)
Capital Reserve Assessment:
$1,400 per year per lot plus 5% tax (developed and undeveloped lots)
Excess User Fees:
For annual usage in excess of the base allocation of 163,500 gallons the following rate structure will apply:
Multiple Lot Owners:
Leak Reporting
If a property owner finds they have a leak requiring repair, they must report the issue to the president or treasurer of VRMDWCA immediately. If a homeowner does not notify a member of the board of the leak within 30 days, that homeowner is not eligible to apply for financial relief at the end of the year. Requests for relief should be submitted to the president of the board of VRMDWCA.
Transfer Fee
$2,000 when property transfers ownership
Fixed Operating Assessment:
$1,500 per year per developed lot plus 5% tax (for up to 163,500 gallons base)
$750 per year per undeveloped lot plus 5% tax (no water allotment)
Capital Reserve Assessment:
$1,400 per year per lot plus 5% tax (developed and undeveloped lots)
Excess User Fees:
For annual usage in excess of the base allocation of 163,500 gallons the following rate structure will apply:
| kgal(per 1,000 gal)_________$/kgal |
| 0 to 163.5________________$7.03 |
| 163.5 to 200______________$8.43 |
| 200 to 250_______________$13.02 |
| 250 to 300_______________$17.62 |
| 300 plus_________________$25 |
Multiple Lot Owners:
- Have option to purchase additional annual allotments of 163,500 gallons for $1,500 each per undeveloped lot
- If usage exceeds total allotment of all lots, fees revert to excess fee schedule i.e. $25 per kgal
Leak Reporting
If a property owner finds they have a leak requiring repair, they must report the issue to the president or treasurer of VRMDWCA immediately. If a homeowner does not notify a member of the board of the leak within 30 days, that homeowner is not eligible to apply for financial relief at the end of the year. Requests for relief should be submitted to the president of the board of VRMDWCA.