Utility rates & providers in Duval County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: Jacksonville (JEA + city solid waste), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — beaches and Baldwin may differ

Duval County is coterminous with the consolidated City of Jacksonville—most discussion of “county” utilities here is really about which retail authority bills your meter inside that footprint. Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) supplies electric service and, for many accounts, drinking water and wastewater under schedules published on jea.com.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$211.34

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Duval County are ~$211.34 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$25.25/mo at 5,000 gallons.

This pattern follows Jacksonville’s consolidated utility world where JEA often bills electric, water, and wastewater together. Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin use different service structures for some utilities—read each line item on your statement.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-04-13. County overview narrative last verified 2026-04-13.

Illustrative bill — see cards for jurisdiction notes
  • Electric $133.86 (63%)
  • Water $25.25 (12%)
  • Sewer $22.73 (11%)
  • Trash $29.50 (14%)

Utilities here are about 20% lower than the Florida city average, driven mainly by sewer.

  • In Florida, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($29.50 in our estimate).

Important exceptions exist: the Atlantic beach communities and Baldwin maintain separate municipal charters for certain services, and new residents should not assume every Duval address receives an identical JEA bundle. Stormwater, irrigation meters, and reclaimed-water programs can add charges beyond this residential illustration.

Our modeled line-item example uses Jacksonville’s tariff fields in the dataset at 1,000 kWh and 5,000 gallons—open the Jacksonville city page for the same formulas, and confirm beach or Baldwin ordinances if your mailing city differs.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Duval County—figures are from the county overview below, not copied from a single city page. Jurisdiction notes, narrative, and official sources follow in each card.

Electricity

Confirmed

Confirmed — JEA residential electric schedules (tiered; illustration uses the 1–1,000 kWh total from JEA’s published rate components)

Provider
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)
Base charge
$19.25/mo
Energy rate
$0.1146/kWh
Assumed usage
1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$133.86

JEA’s residential electric tariff includes energy, fuel, and riders that change on commission-approved effective dates—use JEA’s rates page for the current breakout rather than extrapolating from older third-party summaries.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard residential IOU/municipal delivery in this territory; compare energy-efficiency programs and rate options JEA publishes rather than shopping for a competing wires provider.

Apartments, master-metered condos, and temporary service can present different customer charges—match the account class printed on your bill.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — JEA potable water for many Jacksonville addresses; beach cities and some enclaves may use other systems

Provider (illustrative)
JEA
Base charge
$12.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$2.65/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$25.25

Meter-size and drought-stage rules can change the effective schedule; JEA publishes water rates alongside wastewater on its rates hub.

JEA bills water for a large share of Duval households using adopted base and volume charges; irrigation-only meters and reclaimed-water programs are billed separately when present.

Residents of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, or Atlantic Beach should read that municipality’s utility pages—those customers are not interchangeable with consolidated Jacksonville schedules.

Baldwin and certain special districts may also differ; always match the legal provider name on the bill.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Estimated

Estimated — JEA wastewater often tied to metered water; illustrative charge uses percentage-of-water method at modeled usage

Method
percent of water
Estimated monthly
$22.73

Modeled as 90% of the illustrative water charge at 5,000 gallons—confirm the current wastewater multiplier and any base fees on JEA’s published schedule.

Many JEA wastewater accounts scale with measured potable use; summer irrigation on a separate meter may not enter that calculation the same way as house water.

Septic systems still serve pockets of the county—those parcels should not use municipal sewer volumetrics without a confirmed gravity connection.

Lift stations and grinder pumps can carry additional availability or capacity charges not captured in a simple percentage illustration.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Estimated

Estimated — City of Jacksonville residential solid waste fee; cart rules and franchise zones vary

Monthly fee (illustrative)
$29.50

Jacksonville’s Office of Administrative Services publishes residential solid waste guidance, including cart sizes and collection frequency; fees are updated by ordinance.

HOAs, marinas, and rural lots on private haulers may not follow the standard curbside fee structure—verify with your closing documents or association manager.

Yard waste, bulk pickup, and hurricane debris programs have seasonal rules that can affect out-of-pocket costs even when the base cart fee is stable.

Official sources

Summaries rely on JEA published electric and water/wastewater rate materials, City of Jacksonville solid waste pages, and Florida PSC consumer references as of the last verified date. Beach municipalities, Baldwin, septic parcels, and special districts can diverge—this overview supports research, not a substitute for a metered bill.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Duval County

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$211.34

County illustrative scenario

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 63% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.46.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $5.03 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$2.65 + wastewater ~$2.38).
  • How to save on utility bills in Jacksonville

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1,000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical bill or PSC comparative statistic; not every meter will match.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

Full line-item breakdown: Jacksonville utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Duval County

Estimated monthly utility totals

Totals use each city's modeled usage and tariffs on file—see the city page for electric, water, sewer, and trash breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Jacksonville (illustrative pattern)$211.34

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Duval County. Electric often references Florida Power & Light (FPL) tariff or Florida PSC comparative statistics where applicable; water, sewer, and trash use city, county, or authority rate schedules. Each city page shows assumed usage (kWh, gallons) and source links.
In Florida, unincorporated county utility systems, special districts, and municipal utilities can bill very differently—even inside the same county. Trash may be city-contracted, county solid waste, or private subscription. Always match your bill to the provider named on the statement.
Each city page shows a 'last verified' date and links to official sources. County overview pages include additional sources for unincorporated service areas. Confirm current rates on the provider's or government's website before making decisions.
Often no. The beach cities operate under separate charters and frequently bill water or other services through their own utilities. Use the provider named on your bill and that city’s adopted rate schedule.
Many JEA residential accounts tie wastewater charges to metered water consumption. The illustrative percentage matches the field we model for Jacksonville at 5,000 gallons; confirm the current multiplier on JEA’s official rates page.
JEA is a municipal utility governed under Florida law; rates and fuel components change when approved effective dates are published. Read JEA’s tariff summaries rather than relying on neighborhood averages.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Jacksonville with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.