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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
October 27, 2026
Collier County Water & Sewer Costs: 48.8% of Separately Billed Homes Exceed $1,000 Annually
TLDR
- Collier County ranks No. 2 in Florida, with 48.8% of separately billed homes paying $1,000 or more annually for water and sewer, per Bullseye Home Services.
- Bullseye Home Services analyzed Census data, dividing occupied homes with $1,000-plus water and sewer costs by those billed separately to compare counties.
- Bullseye Home Services highlights high water and sewer costs, helping homeowners and buyers make informed housing decisions and budget for essential services.
- Bullseye Home Services found that 48.8% of separately billed Collier County homes pay $1,000 or more annually for water and sewer, far above the state average.
Impact - Why it Matters
The study reveals that nearly half of separately billed homes in Collier County face annual water and sewer costs of $1,000 or more, significantly above the statewide average. For homeowners and buyers in Southwest Florida, this underscores the importance of factoring utility bills into housing affordability. As recurring expenses continue to strain household budgets, understanding billing arrangements and regional cost disparities can inform better financial decisions and prompt conversations with providers about unexpected changes.
Summary
Nearly half of separately billed occupied homes in Collier County reported annual water and sewer costs of $1,000 or more, according to a new analysis by Bullseye Home Services of U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The study found that 48.8% of such homes—an estimated 47,593 out of 97,487—fall into the $1,000-plus bracket, compared with 28.6% statewide. Collier joins Flagler and Monroe as a qualifying statistical top tier, though the adjusted method does not establish a sole statewide leader. The analysis covers 2020–2024 ACS data and includes both owners and renters.
The findings highlight significant regional variation. In Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties), 35.2% of separately billed homes report $1,000-plus annual costs, 6.6 points above the statewide share. Collier’s share is notably higher than Lee’s (31.6%), while Charlotte (40.9%) and Sarasota (34.1%) also exceed the state average. The study emphasizes that billing arrangements matter: only 58.8% of Collier’s occupied homes are billed separately; the rest have water included in rent or HOA fees. Joshua Chastain, general manager of Bullseye Home Services, advises homeowners to check their billing setup and review charges with their provider. The company, a Florida-certified plumbing contractor serving Southwest Florida, offers more information via Bullseye Home Services in Osprey or by phone at (941) 200-6424.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on content distributed by Press Services. Read the original source here, Collier County Water & Sewer Costs: 48.8% of Separately Billed Homes Exceed $1,000 Annually
