For the first time in 13 years, fees for connecting to the Denver water supply will increase.
The one-time, up-front fee charged to builders of new homes and businesses, formally called a “System Development Charge” (SDC), is to increase by around 30% beginning July 1, according to Denver Water.
The Denver Board of Water Commissions made the decision to increase the SDC in March of 2025, with plans for a two-phase process. The initial increase began on Jan. 1, with the second coming July 1…