Average Utility Costs in Dover, DE

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Dover, DE are about $263.79, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$263.79

Estimated average monthly utilities in Dover are ~$263.79 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-25
  • Electric $168.04 (64%)
  • Water $21.75 (8%)
  • Sewer $41.00 (16%)
  • Trash $33.00 (13%)

Utilities here are about 5% higher than the Delaware city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • In Delaware, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($33.00 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
City of Dover Utilities
Base charge
$11.24/mo
Energy rate (PTC)
$0.1568/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Monthly total
$168.04
cityofdover.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Customer charge $11.24; energy $0.1568/kWh. PPA, GEF rider may apply. At 1,000 kWh ~$168.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Dover Water
Base charge
$5.60/mo
Volumetric rate
$3.23/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$21.75
cityofdover.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Monthly total
$41.00
cityofdover.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$33.00

90-gallon container, 1 pick up: $33/mo. Billed on monthly utility bill. 2–4 pick ups available at higher rates.

cityofdover.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Total estimated monthly utilities

$263.79

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 64% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $15.68.
  • Water increases by about $3.23 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

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FAQ

In Dover, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Dover – Water/Wastewater Rates (effective 7/1/2025) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Dover is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Dover – Trash Service Fees (effective July 1, 2024).
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric uses Delmarva's Price to Compare; water and sewer from Wilmington Water. Trash from private hauler rates. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, your electric supplier (if you switched from Delmarva SOS), seasonal rates, taxes, and stormwater fees. Delaware has retail electric choice—compare suppliers at delmarva.com.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.