Utility Rate Adjustments

Effective July 1, 2025

Your current bill reflects the City of Statesboro’s new, adjusted utility rates. These rate increases were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget adopted by the Statesboro City Council on June 17, 2025. The new utility fee rates took effect on July 1, 2025.

 

Customers will see an increase in the following rates on their bills:

  • $5 increase on Collection Fees from $75 to $80. *This fee is for customers who don’t pay their balance before the cutoff
  • 10% increase on all Water & Sewer user *Some of these rates haven’t been increased since 2012.
  • 10% increase for Single and Non-Single Family Residential Stormwater fees
  • 10% increase for Natural Gas Distribution Charges
  • 10% increase on all Solid Waste Collection & Disposal fees

 

The City of Statesboro is committed to operating efficiently to manage costs while maintaining high standards in drinking water, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management. As the cost of goods and services continues to rise across the country, it has become necessary to adjust our utility rates to ensure the long-term sustainability of these critical services. Unlike other services, water utilities are not supported by tax dollars-costs are covered through utility bills. These rate changes will help the City upgrade outdated infrastructure, meet state and federal requirements, and continue providing safe, reliable utility services for our community.

Scan the QR code to view a full list of rates and fees for the City of Statesboro. Lines highlighted in yellow indicate a rate increase. **Please note this is a complete list of fees for the City of Statesboro, including commercial fees for businesses and industrial customers, not just residential customers.

Qualifying for Office of Mayor & City Council Election

The City of Statesboro will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to fill the office of Mayor and City Council Seats 1 and 4. Candidates who wish to qualify for an office must file their notice of candidacy with the Election Superintendent for Qualifying at Statesboro City Hall starting Monday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, August 22 at 4:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF CANDIDACY

 for the

MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION

 Tuesday, November 4, 2025

In accordance with the City of Statesboro’s Ordinances and the State of Georgia Election Code:

Candidates who desire to qualify for Mayor and City Council Seats 1, and 4 should file with the Election Superintendent for Qualifying, their notice of candidacy at City Hall located at 50 East Main during the week of

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

 to

Friday, August 22, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

(all other times are normal business hours)

 The qualifying fee for the office of:

Mayor                                       $560.00

City Council seat 1                $330.00

City Council seat 4                $330.00

The last day to register to vote in the Municipal Election is

Monday, October 6, 2025

For additional information, contact City Clerk Leah Harden, Election Superintendent for Qualifying at (912)764-5468.

City Hall Hours

City Hall Lobby Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

City Hall Drive -Thru Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.  – 5:30 p.m.