Utility rates & providers in Pasco County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: Wesley Chapel growth corridor (TECO + Pasco County Utilities + disposal assessment + hauler), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — Withlacoochee & Duke pockets differ

Pasco County north of Tampa mixes explosive master-planned growth in Wesley Chapel and Trinity with older Gulf coast cities, so electric territory splinters across Tampa Electric, Duke Energy Florida, and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative depending on the substation footprint.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$295.71

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Pasco County are ~$295.71 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$21.90/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Wesley Chapel is our Pasco anchor. Eastern Pasco is often Tampa Electric (TECO), but Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative and Duke Energy Florida serve other Pasco addresses—verify your meter.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-04-14. County overview narrative last verified 2026-04-14.

Illustrative bill — see cards for jurisdiction notes
  • Electric $176.89 (60%)
  • Water $21.90 (7%)
  • Sewer $59.42 (20%)
  • Trash $37.50 (13%)

Utilities here are about 15% higher than the Florida city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

  • 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.

Our modeled example follows Wesley Chapel: Florida PSC comparative statistics for Tampa Electric at 1,000 kWh, Pasco County Utilities retail water and sewer from the county’s FY2026 rates page effective October 1, 2025, and a combined solid waste placeholder that layers the county disposal assessment with an illustrative franchise hauler subscription.

New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, and Dade City operate municipal utilities for qualifying in-city accounts—those schedules differ from county retail utilities even when the mailing address says Pasco.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Pasco 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

Estimated

Estimated — Tampa Electric (TECO) PSC typical bill @ 1,000 kWh for Wesley Chapel illustration

Provider (illustrative)
Tampa Electric (TECO)
Modeled all-in energy
~$0.1769/kWh @ 1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$176.89

Figure follows Florida PSC comparative typical residential bill statistics for TECO; actual bills include riders and seasonal differences.

Confirm whether your home is TECO, Duke, or Withlacoochee before using this illustration—Pasco has multiple distributors.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard residential IOU delivery—compare tariff options TECO publishes.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — Pasco County Utilities FY2026 water base + volumetric (5/8"–¾" residential)

Provider (illustrative)
Pasco County Utilities
Water base
$11/mo
Volumetric
$2.18/1,000 gal (1,000–5,000 gal block)
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$21.90

County utilities publish tiered blocks by meter size—open the FY2026 PDF for exceptions and irrigation meters.

Municipal water inside Zephyrhills or other cities uses different adopted schedules.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — Pasco County Utilities FY2026 sewer base + volumetric with residential cap note

Sewer base
$23.42/mo
Volumetric
$7.20/1,000 gal of metered water
Estimated monthly @ 5,000 gal
$59.42

Pasco ties sewer commodity to metered water with published caps for residential meter classes—read the county schedule for your meter size.

Septic parcels should not use county sewer volumetrics without a connection certificate.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Estimated

Estimated — County disposal assessment + illustrative franchise hauler (market varies)

Combined placeholder
$37.50/mo

County FY2026 disposal assessment is $114/year on tax bills; add a hauler quote for your assigned franchise provider—the city page uses a rounded combined monthly placeholder.

Pasco combines a county disposal assessment with mandatory franchise collection—obtain the hauler’s current monthly rate for your cart size.

Municipal solid waste inside certain cities may differ from county franchise economics.

Official sources

Summaries rely on Florida PSC comparative electric statistics, Tampa Electric consumer references, Pasco County Utilities rate publications, and Pasco County solid waste assessment pages as of the last verified date. Duke or Withlacoochee meters, municipal water inside other Pasco cities, septic, and private wells require separate schedules.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Pasco 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

$295.71

County illustrative scenario

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 60% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $17.69.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $9.38 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$2.18 + wastewater ~$7.20).
  • How to save on utility bills in Wesley Chapel

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

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Cities in Pasco 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
Wesley Chapel (illustrative pattern)$295.71

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Pasco 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.
Use Duke Energy Florida’s published residential schedules for your meter. This page’s illustration follows a TECO-served Wesley Chapel pattern from PSC statistics—not every Pasco address.
Often for unincorporated growth areas, yes—but verify. Some plats or cities may still be on municipal systems. Read the retail provider line on your statement.

Learn more

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