New rates for utilities, landfill, parking begin on July 1, 2024

The changes in rates for City utilities are noted below:

• 3% rate increase for water
• 5% rate increase for wastewater
• $1 increase for curbside recycling

New tonnages rates for garbage at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center are noted below. Minimum rates will not change.

• $47.50 per ton for Iowa City residents
• $52.50 per ton for County residents

Parking rates and ticket prices will also increase as noted below.

• Parking rates
  • Ramp parking will be $2 an hour, up from $1
  • Metered street parking in the Central Business District will be $3 an hour, up from $1.50, and will be $1.50 up from $.75 or $1.00 in outlying areas
• Expired meter
  • First offense: warning
  • Second: $10, up from $7
  • Third: $15, up from $12
  • Fourth: $20, up from $15
  • Fifth: $30, up from $20
  • Sixth or more: $40, up from $25
• Parking in commercial loading zone
  • First offense: $25, stays the same
  • Each additional offense per year: $40.

The fine scale for new tickets related to expired meters or commercial loading zones resets annually on July 1.

Unauthorized parking in accessible parking spaces: $200, matching State law.

To learn more about City utilities, visit our Utilities webpage. To learn more about Landfill services, visit our Landfill webpage. To learn more about parking rates, visit icgov.org/parkingFAQs.