Utility rates & providers in Osceola County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: Kissimmee (KUA electric + Toho Water Authority water/wastewater + city sanitation), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — St. Cloud (OUC) & Poinciana differ

Osceola County links the Orlando metro to the southern tourism corridor: Kissimmee anchors much of the county’s population, while growth toward Poinciana and St. Cloud adds distinct utility territories. Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) is a municipal electric provider with published residential customer and energy charges, while water and wastewater for many customers flow through Toho Water Authority’s adopted rate inserts.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$235.11

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Osceola County are ~$235.11 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$16.64/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) supplies municipal electric inside its charter, often on the same bill as City of Kissimmee refuse charges. Water and wastewater for many Kissimmee addresses are billed by Toho Water Authority using tiered residential blocks. St. Cloud in Osceola County uses Orlando Utilities Commission for electric and water in our dataset—do not 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 $144.33 (61%)
  • Water $16.64 (7%)
  • Sewer $49.14 (21%)
  • Trash $25.00 (11%)

Utilities here are about 10% lower than the Florida city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Florida, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

St. Cloud demonstrates the split within the same county: modeled data there uses Orlando Utilities Commission schedules for electric and potable water rather than KUA’s tariff. Trash may appear on the KUA bill in Kissimmee but follow different city or franchise rules elsewhere.

The illustrative scenario below tracks Kissimmee’s modeled fields at standard residential assumptions—open the Kissimmee and St. Cloud city pages if your service address aligns with those municipalities instead.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Osceola 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 — KUA residential schedule for Kissimmee illustration (customer charge + modeled energy and transfer components)

Provider (illustrative)
Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA)
Customer charge
$10.17/mo
Energy (modeled)
$0.1342/kWh
Assumed usage
1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$144.33

$0.1342/kWh combines published energy and City of Kissimmee governmental transfer mills stored in cities.json; taxes and franchise line items may still vary.

KUA’s tariff differentiates consumption blocks and seasonal considerations—validate high-summer bills against the official PDF rather than a single effective rate.

St. Cloud and other Osceola addresses on OUC should use OUC materials instead of this KUA illustration.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard KUA residential delivery; compare efficiency programs KUA advertises for qualifying upgrades.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — Toho Water Authority potable water for Kissimmee illustration

Provider (illustrative)
Toho Water Authority
Base charge
$7.75/mo
Volumetric rate (effective)
$1.778/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$16.64

Toho’s schedule is tiered; the stored effective rate matches the modeled 5,000-gallon bill in cities.json—open Toho’s rate insert for block-by-block detail.

Toho serves multiple jurisdictions; always match the account’s legal service address to the correct retail tariff.

Reclaimed water, irrigation-only meters, and bulk purchase agreements can add separate line items.

Conservation and drought messaging from the South Florida Water Management District context can accompany local rate changes—read adoption dates carefully.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — Toho Water Authority wastewater tiers at modeled usage

Provider (illustrative)
Toho Water Authority
Estimated monthly
$49.14
Assumed usage
5,000 gal

$49.14 follows the tiered residential wastewater insert summarized in cities.json (base + volumetric blocks at 5,000 gallons).

Wastewater charges often scale with measured water use; irrigation meters may be excluded from averaging rules depending on tariff language.

Septic systems still serve rural Osceola lots—confirm gravity sewer availability before applying municipal volumetrics.

Capacity and connection fees for new construction are typically one-time and excluded from this monthly illustration.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Estimated

Estimated — City of Kissimmee residential sanitation via KUA bill; direct city fee schedule not fully published in dataset

Monthly fee (illustrative)
$25.00

KUA states it bills City of Kissimmee refuse for qualifying customers—confirm cart size, yard waste, and any amenity or HOA overlays on your closing documents.

Unincorporated Osceola and other municipalities may franchise different haulers with separate monthly fees.

Short-term-rental corridors can see supplemental valet or dumpster costs beyond municipal curbside service.

Official sources

Summaries rely on KUA electric materials, Toho Water Authority rate inserts, Kissimmee sanitation references, OUC schedules where St. Cloud is discussed, and Florida PSC consumer pages as of the last verified date. Poinciana special districts, septic parcels, and non-KUA electric territories require separate confirmation.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Osceola 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

$235.11

County illustrative scenario

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

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Cities in Osceola 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
Kissimmee (illustrative pattern)$235.11
St. Cloud$259.17

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Osceola 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.
No for a like-for-like bill. St. Cloud’s modeled electric and water data use Orlando Utilities Commission rather than KUA. Open the St. Cloud city page and read the legal provider on your bill.
Not necessarily. Toho serves broad areas, but some enclaves or newer developments may have different retail or wholesale arrangements. Match the provider name printed on your water statement.
KUA and most Florida utilities combine energy, fuel, and seasonal usage effects. Compare both consumption (kWh) and the effective rate breakout on KUA’s monthly insert or official PDF.

Learn more

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