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Leak relief and household assistance

A high water bill may have a path to review

Hidden plumbing failures can produce an alarming bill before the problem is visible. This guide separates what City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Sewer Utility publicly describes from the practical steps every customer can take while requesting help.

Provider-specific review

What the public record says about a leak adjustment

Under City Code, when excessive consumption is recorded by an accurate meter because of an identified leak, the Finance Director may adjust the overage above the customer’s 12-month average to the lowest tiered rate for a maximum of two months. The customer must submit supporting documentation showing that the leak was repaired; the City also provides a residential billing-adjustment application. The reviewed material does not state a universal receipt format, and eligibility is subject to City review and the account’s 12-month usage history.

1

Stop the loss

Shut off the failing fixture or supply and arrange a qualified repair.

2

Keep proof

Save dated invoices, parts receipts, photographs, and meter readings.

3

Request review

Submit the request promptly and keep paying any undisputed amount.

Utility assistance

Customer assistance and eligibility

The City’s reviewed utility pages do not identify a fixed municipal senior, disabled-veteran, or monthly water-credit cap. Customers experiencing financial hardship are directed to discuss payment plans with Utility Billing and to contact Broward County or state assistance channels; conservation rebates such as the $125 high-efficiency-toilet rebate are separate from bill-payment aid.

State and federal connections

Where to ask for broader aid

The City has historically directed customers needing assistance to Broward County and State of Florida programs and to Utility Billing staff for payment plans. The current official pages do not identify a dedicated 2026 LIHWAP application processed inside the City, so customers should call 954-828-5150 and use the applicable county/state eligibility route.

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Leak policy

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State/federal aid

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Leak and assistance notes

Build the file before asking City of Fort Lauderdale Water and Sewer Utility for relief

A high bill can have several causes, including a hidden plumbing failure, irrigation use, a meter issue, a change in occupancy, or a rate adjustment. The provider’s leak policy determines whether any credit is available; an unusually high bill does not automatically qualify.

Keep a dated record of the reading, the suspected source, the repair, the contractor or parts receipt, and the return to normal use. Ask whether the utility requires a specific form, a licensed repair, a meter test, photos, or a request within a fixed number of days.

For income-related difficulty, ask about local assistance, payment arrangements, state programs, and community referrals separately from a leak adjustment. These programs often use different applications, documents, funding limits, and deadlines.

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