To view total water tier rates as shown on your bill, go to Schedule A – Single-Dwelling Unit Residential Customers.

Overview

Your residential rate has four tiers and each tier has its own rate. Tier 1 represents indoor, basic needs use which is met by the lowest cost water sources. All customers receive 8 HCF monthly in Tier 1. Tiers 2 and 3 are for outdoor use and are allocated on lot size (five lot sizes); temperature zone (low, medium, and high); and season (summer and winter). These tiers are based on the higher cost of providing more expensive purchased water. The cost for Tier 4 comes from the most costly sources of water supply.

Tier Use Description
Tier 1 Basic indoor use Least expensive water sources
Tier 2 Efficient drought resistant outdoor water use Some expensive water sources
Tier 3 Above average outdoor use More expensive water sources
Tier 4 Excessive use Most costly water sources

Winter Rate

During the winter, tiers are based on lot size only. All temperature zones receive the same amount of water. For the summer, hotter temperature zones are provided a slightly higher allotment to meet the needs of higher temperatures.

WINTER - October through May

Lot Size Groups 
(sq. ft.)

Bimonthly Winter Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - All temperature zones

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

1

7,499

16

6

12 

>34

7,500

10,999

16

8

16

>40

11,000

17,499

16

16

32

>64

17,500

43,559

16

20

40

>76

43,560

& above

16

20

40

>76


 

Summer Rate

SUMMER - June through September

Lot Size Groups  
(sq. ft.)

Bimonthly Summer Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - LOW Temperature Zone

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

1

7,499

16

12

24 

>52

7,500

10,999

16

18

36

>70

11,000

17,499

16

34

68

>118

17,500

43,559

16

42

84

>142

43,560

& above

16

42

84

>142

 

SUMMER - June through September

Lot Size Groups  
(sq. ft.)

Bimonthly Summer Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - MEDIUM Temperature Zone

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

1

7,499

16

14

28

>58

7,500

10,999

16

20

40

>76

11,000

17,499

16

38

76

>130

17,500

43,559

16

48

96

>160

43,560

& above

16

48

96

>160

 

SUMMER - June through September

Lot Size Groups  
(sq. ft.)

Bimonthly Summer Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - HIGH Temperature Zone

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

1

7,499

16

18

36

>70

7,500

10,999

16

24

48

>88

11,000

17,499

16

50

100

>166

17,500

43,559

16

62

124

>202

43,560

& above

16

62

124

>202


 

Customers with Water Rates Schedule A can find out their water allotments by viewing LADWP Water Rates Schedule A Allotments (Bimonthly) or calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).

For information on your watering days or more water conservation rules, go to Ordinances & Codes.

For information on how you can save water, including rebates and free items to conserve water, please go to Water Conservation.


Water Rate Ordinance

This rate schedule applies to services for single-family residences, single-family with guest house, and individually metered homes. In addition, you may qualify for Low Income or Lifeline (medical relief). For more details and eligibility of all residential rates, go to Schedule A – Single-Dwelling Unit Residential Customers.

If you are an apartment owner, go to Schedule B – Multi-Dwelling Unit Residential Customers.

To learn more about the City’s sub-meter program and how it can help you determine your indoor and outdoor water usage as well as sewer charges, view the Residential Water Sub-meter Information Package.