Hampshire, Illinois · Civic reference
Hampshire water and sewer rates: check your 2026 bill
Separate usage charges, the $50 capital fee and garbage charges, with worked examples using Hampshire’s July 2026 rates.
Verified through October 4, 2026. Hampshire’s published July 2026 charges are $6.68 for water and $7.81 for sewer per 1,000 gallons. A household billed for both also pays a $50 capital-improvement charge per two-month cycle and a $1 billing fee. Garbage is a separate line. These figures apply to Village of Hampshire service; a Hampshire mailing address alone does not establish your utility provider. Sources: Village utilities FAQ — July 2026 rates and Village Utilities Division.
What is on a Hampshire utility bill?
| Component | Published charge | How to check it |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $6.68 per 1,000 gallons | Match the billed consumption and reading dates |
| Sewer | $7.81 per 1,000 gallons | Check the sewer-billed volume and any approved adjustment |
| Water and sewer capital improvements | $50 per billing cycle for both services | Fixed charge, separate from gallons |
| Billing | $1 per cycle | Separate from consumption |
| Standard garbage | $47.24 per cycle | Use the rate actually assigned to your account |
| Senior garbage | $31.42 per cycle | Confirm eligibility and enrollment with the village |
The village’s Hampshire local tax information corroborates the fees and explains that the capital charge is $15 per month for water and $10 per month for sewer. Across a two-month bill, those amounts total $50. A one-service account requires its own calculation.
Worked examples: what would 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 gallons cost?
These are our calculations, not actual household bills or estimates of typical local consumption. They assume equal water and sewer volumes, both services, one billing fee and the standard garbage charge. They exclude balances, penalties, credits, special adjustments and transaction fees.
| Gallons in the two-month cycle | Water | Sewer | Capital + billing | Total before garbage | Total with standard garbage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $33.40 | $39.05 | $51.00 | $123.45 | $170.69 |
| 10,000 | $66.80 | $78.10 | $51.00 | $195.90 | $243.14 |
| 15,000 | $100.20 | $117.15 | $51.00 | $268.35 | $315.59 |
Calculation: water gallons ÷ 1,000 × $6.68, plus sewer-billed gallons ÷ 1,000 × $7.81, plus the applicable fixed charges. At 10,000 gallons, substituting the published senior garbage rate produces $227.32. That is an illustration, not a determination that an account qualifies.
Keep the cycle length in view when comparing bills. Comparing one two-month Hampshire bill with another community’s monthly bill can misstate the difference. Compare gallons, fixed charges and included services separately.
Why older pages show different rates
Hampshire’s Utility Master Plan FAQ — 2024 historical explanation explains the 2024 changes and displays historical rates of $6.24 for water and $7.30 for sewer. The Village Code 8-1-9 also contains July 2024 base amounts and provides for annual July 1 adjustments unless the board takes different action. For the current calculation above, we use the village’s explicitly dated July 2026 FAQ, corroborated by the Utilities Division.
The master-plan explanation described more than $50 million in infrastructure needs over 20–25 years. That was the village’s planning estimate, not proof that $50 million has been spent, borrowed or contracted. To track actual costs, follow the adopted budget, contracts and payment records linked from the Hampshire hub.
When are bills issued, and what if a reading looks wrong?
The village mails bills in January, March, May, July, September and November. Its FAQ gives a due time of 4:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the following month. Use the due date printed on your bill and check later village notices.
If consumption jumps, compare the meter readings, number of days and billed gallons with the prior cycle before comparing dollars. The village says a failed remote read can produce an estimate based on average use; contact Village Hall at 847-683-2181 for a reading appointment. The FAQ also directs customers who need a payment plan to contact the village before the due date. Use the Village online payment information to reach official payment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $50 capital fee charged every month?
For an account receiving both village water and sewer, the published $50 charge is per two-month billing cycle. The underlying monthly amounts are $15 for water and $10 for sewer.
Does reducing water use eliminate the capital charge?
The fixed capital charge is separate from the gallons used. Lower consumption changes the usage portion of the illustrated bill; it does not remove that fixed charge.
Are garbage charges included in these examples?
The last column includes standard garbage at $47.24 per cycle. The preceding column excludes garbage. Use your own account’s service category and adjustments.
Can I use this calculation for a Pingree Grove address?
Only if the bill is actually from the Village of Hampshire under these rates. For the neighboring village’s system, use our separate Pingree Grove utility guide.
Records still to check
We have not audited an individual account or reconciled the capital fee against completed capital projects. The next reporting step is to connect named utility projects to board approvals, contracts and actual payments. An infrastructure plan alone cannot establish those outcomes.
Update log — October 4, 2026: Published the July 2026 rate table, arithmetic examples and historical-rate distinction. Related: Hampshire property taxes, road construction, and Illinois local coverage.
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For home improvements, the permit checklist distinguishes building approval from utility/right-of-way work.