U.S. Utility Connection Fee Database
The Utility Cost Guide fee database contains individual utility fee line items from published primary documents. Coverage varies by place and service. Check the source and verification date for a record before using it in a project budget.
Current coverage
| State | Jurisdictions | Fee rows | Latest verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 2 | 17 | 2026-09-24 |
| CA | 2 | 12 | 2026-09-24 |
| CO | 3 | 23 | 2026-09-24 |
| FL | 3 | 14 | 2026-09-24 |
| GA | 1 | 3 | 2026-09-24 |
| MN | 1 | 1 | 2026-09-24 |
| MO | 1 | 3 | 2026-09-24 |
| NC | 2 | 22 | 2026-09-24 |
| NV | 1 | 12 | 2026-09-24 |
| OH | 1 | 14 | 2026-09-24 |
| OR | 1 | 9 | 2026-09-24 |
| SC | 1 | 6 | 2026-09-24 |
| TN | 1 | 6 | 2026-09-24 |
| TX | 7 | 44 | 2026-09-24 |
| UT | 1 | 6 | 2026-09-24 |
| WA | 1 | 8 | 2026-09-24 |
Use and download the data
Each row represents one published fee line item, with its charging basis and source. Filter the public fee API by jurisdiction, state, or service, or download the verified records as CSV or JSON. A fee may apply only to a specific meter size or customer class. Formula and per-unit rows are not automatically flat charges. See the methodology and reuse policy.
Field dictionary
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
id, record_key |
Database ID and stable source-record key. |
jurisdiction_id, provider_id |
Linked service area and publishing provider. |
service, fee_category, fee_name |
Utility type, normalized charge category, and the fee’s published name. |
customer_class, meter_size |
Applicable customer type and meter size, if specified. |
amount, amount_max |
Published amount and upper amount when the source gives a range; may be blank for formulas. |
basis, unit_label, formula_text |
How the charge is assessed, its named unit, and any published formula. |
effective_date, fiscal_year |
When the charge applies, as stated by the source. |
source_url, source_title, source_org, source_type |
Original document link and identifying source details. |
verified_date, verification_status |
Last source comparison and current review status. |
data_origin, notes |
Origin (official for this table) and record-specific context. |
link_status, link_checked_at |
Latest automated source-link check result and time. |
created_at, updated_at |
Database record creation and update times. |
Cite this dataset
Suggested citation: Utility Cost Guide, U.S. Utility Connection Fee Database, accessed <date>, https://utilitycostguide.com/fee-database/. Replace <date> with your access date and cite the original utility document for a specific fee.