Utility rates & providers in Lee County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: Cape Coral (LCEC electric + City of Cape Coral water/wastewater + city solid waste), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — Fort Myers & unincorporated differ (FPL electric)

Lee County’s fastest-growing corridor wraps the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf barrier islands; summer cooling load is intense, and your electric logo is not county-wide. Cape Coral and broad areas on LCEC lines use the member-owned cooperative’s published residential tariff (including a monthly customer charge and tiered energy rates plus a power cost adjustment), while Fort Myers and many other addresses remain on Florida Power & Light under Florida Public Service Commission–reviewed schedules.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$287.06

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Lee County are ~$287.06 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$42.64/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Lee County is split on electric: Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) serves Cape Coral and many surrounding areas, while Florida Power & Light (FPL) serves Fort Myers and other pockets. Water and sewer are typically municipal (Cape Coral, Fort Myers) or special-district depending on address—never assume one county-wide schedule.

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

Illustrative bill — see cards for jurisdiction notes
  • Electric $151.90 (53%)
  • Water $42.64 (15%)
  • Sewer $78.80 (27%)
  • Trash $13.72 (5%)

Utilities here are about 10% higher 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 ($13.72 in our estimate).

Potable water, irrigation assessments, and wastewater in Cape Coral are billed by the City of Cape Coral on adopted base and volumetric blocks; Fort Myers publishes separate inside-city readiness-to-serve and volumetric schedules. Unincorporated Lee and smaller municipalities may use other retail or wholesale arrangements.

This page’s illustrative math follows Cape Coral’s modeled fields at 1,000 kWh and 5,000 gallons so you can compare to our city dataset—open the Cape Coral and Fort Myers city pages if your service address sits in a different provider territory.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Lee 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 — LCEC residential tariff for Cape Coral illustration (tiered energy + PCA; simplified effective rate at 1,000 kWh in dataset)

Provider (illustrative)
Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)
Customer charge
$20.00/mo
Energy (modeled)
$0.1319/kWh
Assumed usage
1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$151.90

LCEC bills tiered energy blocks and a monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) that changes; $151.90 matches the simplified base + effective energy rate stored for Cape Coral at 1,000 kWh—open LCEC’s tariff for the live PCA.

LCEC is a not-for-profit distribution cooperative; it sets retail rates under its tariff and buys wholesale power under long-term arrangements referenced on lcec.net. Compare PCA line items month to month rather than extrapolating from a single bill snapshot.

Fort Myers and other FPL addresses in Lee County are not served by LCEC—read the legal service provider on your meter or bill header before using this illustration.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard residential cooperative or IOU delivery in this context; focus on efficiency programs and rate options your host utility publishes.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Cape Coral potable water for in-city illustration; Fort Myers & county retail differ

Provider (illustrative)
City of Cape Coral Utilities
Base charge
$20.59/mo
Commodity (0–5k tier)
$4.41/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$42.64

Cape Coral’s schedule uses stepped commodity blocks; at exactly 5,000 gallons the modeled total lands on the first commodity tier before higher blocks apply.

Cape Coral’s utility department publishes combined water, wastewater, irrigation, and capital recovery components on capecoral.gov; irrigation-only meters and utility extension assessments can add separate line items.

Fort Myers customers inside city limits should use the City of Fort Myers FY2026 utility rate PDF rather than Cape Coral’s table—tiers and readiness-to-serve charges differ.

Lee County Environmental Lab / regional water quality rules affect system investment, but your bill still comes from the retail authority named on the statement.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Cape Coral wastewater commodity + readiness charge at modeled usage

Provider (illustrative)
City of Cape Coral Utilities
Readiness charge
$26.65/mo
Commodity
$10.43/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$78.80

Cape Coral sewer bills combine a fixed readiness component with volumetric commodity charges; grinder pumps, assessments, and new connection fees may appear separately when applicable.

Fort Myers inside-city sewer uses a different readiness-to-serve and per-1,000-gallon structure—do not port Cape Coral’s volumetric numbers across the river without checking that city’s PDF.

Septic systems still serve some county lots; those properties should ignore municipal sewer volumetrics unless a gravity connection is confirmed.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Cape Coral residential solid waste contract rate (Waste Pro)

Monthly fee (illustrative)
$13.72

Cape Coral contracts residential collection—including trash, recycling, and yard waste—through a franchise hauler; verify cart size, bulk pickup days, and any contemplated rate adjustments on the city’s solid waste page.

Fort Myers publishes separate solid waste program rules and fees for mandatory city utility customers—fees are not interchangeable with Cape Coral’s contract line item.

HOAs, gated communities, and short-term-rental corridors may have supplemental private service—match the charge to the legal hauler on your bill.

Official sources

Summaries rely on LCEC tariff pages, City of Cape Coral utility and solid waste materials, City of Fort Myers rate PDFs, FPL consumer resources, and Florida PSC electricity references as of the last verified date. Electric territory splits (LCEC vs FPL), irrigation assessments, and septic parcels require address-level confirmation—this overview supports research, not a binding quote.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Lee 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

$287.06

County illustrative scenario

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 53% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $13.19.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $14.84 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$4.41 + wastewater ~$10.43).
  • How to save on utility bills in Cape Coral

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: Cape Coral utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Lee 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
Fort Myers$309.33
Cape Coral (illustrative pattern)$287.06

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Lee 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.
Historically, LCEC serves a large share of Cape Coral and surrounding distribution territory while FPL serves Fort Myers and other IOU pockets. Service boundaries follow franchise and territorial assignments, not ZIP codes—read the provider name on your bill or transformer signage.
Use it only as a contrast example. Fort Myers typically shows FPL electric and City of Fort Myers water/wastewater schedules. Open the Fort Myers city page for modeled line items that match FPL + city utilities.
Utility extension, assessment, and irrigation-meter programs can add separate line items beyond base water and sewer volumetrics. Review your closing statement or the city’s utilities department for lot-specific charges.

Learn more

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