Average Utility Costs in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Average monthly utility costs in Harrisonburg, VA are about $223.19, 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

$223.19

Data freshness: last verified 2026-06-05
  • Electric $112.00 (50%)
  • Water $36.21 (16%)
  • Sewer $52.98 (24%)
  • Trash $22.00 (10%)

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

  • In Virginia, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($22.00 in our estimate).

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC)
Base charge
$12.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1000/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$112.00
harrisonburgelectric.com· verified 2026-06-05

HEC passes through Dominion wholesale power and fuel adjustments on Schedule 1W1; municipal rates differ from Dominion retail.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Harrisonburg – Public Utilities
Base charge
$14.01/mo
Volumetric rate
$4.44/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$36.21
harrisonburgva.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$52.98

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

whsv.com· verified 2026-06-05

Trash

Confirmed
Monthly fee
$22.00

Residential $22/mo includes one city Toter cart; bulk/yard debris by ReCollect reservation (Jan 2026). $10/mo for second cart.

harrisonburgva.gov· verified 2026-06-05

Check Internet pricing & availability in Harrisonburg

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

$223.19

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 50% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $10.00.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $10.98 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$4.44 + wastewater ~$6.54).

Assumptions

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

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • 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

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FAQ

In Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg – Sewer Rates FY2026 ($6.54/1k gal; min $20.28/mo 5/8") at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg – Residential Trash Collection Fee.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
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.

Learn more

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