Age-Restricted Residential Developments

The category became effective on July 1, 2016. The reduced rate and fee are only applicable to SacSewer’s sewage treatment and resource recovery services.

Based on a monitoring study of sewage strength and flows, SacSewer determined that dwelling units (homes) within age-restricted housing developments produce 40 percent less sewage, on average, than dwelling units within non-age-restricted single-family housing developments. 



Thus, the monthly rates and connection fees for treatment and resource recovery on age-restricted units within these specific developments are 60 percent of the regular equivalent single-family dwelling monthly rates and fees.

To qualify for the age-restricted residential development customer category, residential developments (single-family developments, mobile home parks, or apartment/condo complexes) must prove that 21 or more of the units within the residential development have an age restriction of 55 years and older as stipulated in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs); Rules and Regulations (R&Rs); or executed purchase, rental, or lease agreements.

In order to receive the rate, homeowners association, apartment, or mobile home park managers/owners can complete an application. Managers/owners must also provide a copy of a recent sewer bill and documentation proving that the development has 21 or more age-restricted units. Individual homeowners or renters should not apply.

No, unless your property is part of a residential development that has 21 or more age-restricted units. Individual homeowners in all-ages communities do not qualify for the rate and fee category.

No, only the age-restricted units within a development are eligible to receive the rate associated with this category. All non-age-restricted units within the development will be billed at the regular, non-age-restricted rate.

Yes, mobile home parks with 21 or more age-restricted units do qualify for the age-restricted residential development customer category. It is the park owner or manager’s responsibility to apply for the rate category. Individual park residents cannot apply.

No, the age-restricted residential development customer category only applies to residential developments. Nursing homes and senior centers fall under the commercial category for rates and fees.

No, it is the apartment owner or manager’s responsibility to apply for the age-restricted residential customer development category rate. Individual apartment residents cannot apply.

The age-restricted residential development customer rate will appear on the SacSewer portion of your utility bill within two billing cycles.

The age-restricted residential development rate charges will appear on the SacSewer “sewer” or “wastewater” portion of your county or city utility bill.

No, once approved, you do not need to reapply. However, the development owner or manager is responsible for reporting any change in age restriction or number of age-restricted units so that SacSewer can determine whether the development still qualifies for the reduced rate. Recipients of the rate agree to undergo an audit and/or site inspection for continued eligibility.

Yes, the age-restricted residential development customer category applies to both SacSewer monthly treatment and resource recovery rates and initial connection fees. Developers can apply for the reduced fee using the same application found at www.regionalsan.com/age-restricted. Proof of age restriction for 21 or more units within the residential development will be required.

No, this category applies only to SacSewer treatment and resource recovery services rates and fees.

No, this category applies only to SacSewer’s treatment and resource recovery rates and fees.

Yes. Sewer Lifeline is a separate low-income rate assistance program based on income eligibility and provides a credit toward the monthly SacSewer residential sewer rate.