Resolution No. 2025-19 Relating to Revision of Certain City Fees (Approved 120925)Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
updating certain fees in the City’s Fee Schedule.
WHEREAS, RCW 82.02.020 authorizes the collection of reasonable fees to cover the
costs to the City for certain activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island periodically updates the Fee Schedule to
reflect City Council actions and the actual cost to the City of various services in accordance with
state law; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2022-05
relating to the process of updating certain fees and charges, amending and retitling BIMC
15.04.050, expressly authorizing the City Council to update fees and charges by resolution, and
providing for an annual adjustment of all City fees based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index
(“CPI”); and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Ordinance No. 2022-05 and as amended via Ordinance No.
2022-15 specifies that all fees or charges levied by the City shall be subject to adjustment each
year equal to the annual percentage increase in the United States Consumer Price Index, Seattle
area (CIP-U), for June of the preceding year as shown in the release from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics; except as specified in BIMC 15.30.140 for transportation impact fees, unless the City
Council determines by December 31st of any year that the adjustment shall be another amount or
shall not occur for the next year; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council enacted Resolution No. 2025-12
updating certain Water and Sewer Utility fees in the City’s Fee Schedule including for the years
2026 through 2028; and
WHEREAS, additional exceptions to the annual CPI-U adjustment apply to categories of
fees that are set or limited by state law, established as fixed deposits, determined by external
agencies, or adopted by separate Council resolutions, including but not limited to: (1) public-
records fees determined by WAC and RCW; (2) clerk-certification fees; (3) park-use deposits set
at a fixed amount; (4) surety deposits based on valuation of the project; (5) firearms-permit fees
set by state law; (6) room-rental deposits; (7) exempt-well permit fees mandated by the
Washington State Department of Health; and (8) boat-dock moorage fees established by
Resolution No. 2025-03 and other Council actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The fee changes identified in Exhibit A of this Resolution, attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, shall take effect January 1, 2026.
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Section 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this
Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution
conflict with the terms of any prior ordinance or resolution, including terms related to fee or
charge adjustments, the terms of this ordinance shall control.
PASSED by the City Council this 9th day of December, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 9th day of December, 2025.
Ashley Mathews, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Christine Brown, MMC, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
Attached: Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A – Resolution No 2025-19
2026 FEE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2026
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(note: fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted)
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1. ANIMAL LICENSES
(BIMC 6.08, and Resolution No. 2025-19)
ANIMAL LICENSE, LIFETIME, SPAYED/NEUTERED $7.35
Good for the life of the pet. The owner must have proof
the pet has been spayed or neutered.
*ANIMAL LICENSE, ANNUAL NOT SPAYED/NEUTERED $30.64
The year runs from July 1 to June 30.
*ANIMAL LICENSE, HALF YEAR, NOT SPAYED/NEUTERED $15.29
Applies if purchased after January 1. Does not apply to
renewals and lifetime licenses.
*ANIMAL LICENSE, TAG REPLACEMENT $1.22
*ANIMAL LICENSE, PENALTY $6.12
Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
*Note: Licenses are required for dogs, optional for cats.
License tags shall be provided free of charge for certain
animals such as guide and service dogs.
BOARDING KENNEL, ANNUAL $183.00
Applies to all kennels, regardless of animal type boarded.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
BOARDING KENNEL, PRORATED $183.00X Fraction of Yr Left
Applies to new businesses commencing operations after July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
BOARDING KENNEL, PENALTY $30.64
Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
COMMERCIAL KENNEL, ANNUAL $303.00
Applies to all commercial kennels, no matter the animal breed or species.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
COMMERCIAL KENNEL, PRORATED $303.00 X Fraction of Yr Left
Applies to new businesses commencing operations after July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
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COMMERCIAL KENNEL, PENALTY $30.64
Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
HOBBY KENNEL, LIFETIME $61.29
For persons keeping up to 10 altered animals and no unaltered animals.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
HOBBY KENNEL, ANNUAL $122.59
Applies to all persons keeping more than 5
unaltered dogs and/or cats over 6 months old.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
HOBBY KENNEL, PRORATED $122.59X Fraction of Yr. Left
Applies to new applicants commencing operations after July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
HOBBY KENNEL, PENALTY $30.64
Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
GROOMING PARLOR, ANNUAL $30.64
Applies to all grooming parlors, no matter the animal served.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
GROOMING PARLOR, PRORATED $30.64X Fraction of Yr. Left
Applies to new businesses commencing operations after July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
GROOMING PARLOR, PENALTY $12.25
Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
PET SHOP, ANNUAL $30.64
Applies to all pet stores, no matter the type of animal sold.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
PET SHOP, PRORATED $30.64X Fraction of Yr. Left
Applies to new business commencing operations after July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
PET SHOP, PENALTY $12.25
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Applies if a license has not been obtained by July 31.
License issued and fee collected by the Kitsap Humane Society.
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2. BUSINESS LICENSES
(BIMC 5.04Resolution No. 2025-19)
BUSINESS LICENSE – INITIAL LICENSE $78.90
BUSINESS LICENSE – LICENSE RENEWAL $78.90
SPECIAL BUSINESS – AMUSEMENT GAME $30.64
(BIMC 5.12) Billiard, Pool, and Foosball. License expires 2/28 of each year.
SPECIAL BUSINESS – JUKEBOX $122.59+
(BIMC 5.28) License expires 12/31 of each year. $12.25/jukebox
SPECIAL BUSINESS – GAMES OF SKILL $30.64+
(BIMC 5.24) Includes video games. License expires 12/31 of each year.$61.28/game
SPECIAL BUSINESS – PENALTY 10% of fee per month delinquent
(Ordinance No. 92-10)
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
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3. COPY FEES
(Resolution No. 2025-19)
A. PUBLIC RECORDS FEES
(WAC 44-14-070 and RCW 42.56.120)
INSPECTION OF RECORDS No Fee
Inspection of records on the City’s website or by appointment at the City.
PAPER COPIES OF RECORDS $0.15 per page
(11” x 17” or smaller, double-sided, or single-sided)
OUTSOURCED COPIES OR SCANS OF RECORDS Actual Cost
(Outside vendors can be used for unusual formats, large
quantities, or when a requester asks for delivery of
copies faster than the City can process)
ELECTRONIC RECORDS
Public Records Portal or Email $0.10 per gigabyte ($0.00 if <1 GB); and
$0.05 per every 4 records ($0.00 if < 4 records)
Digital Storage Devices Actual Cost
(E.g., records are copied to optical storage devices,
such as a CD or DVD, or a flash drive)
Scans $0.10 per page
(A per-page charge for converting a record from (single- or double-sided)
a paper copy to an electronic format)
MAILING PHYSICAL RECORDS OR STORAGE DEVICES Actual cost of postage
and container/envelope
CUSTOMIZED SERVICE Actual cost
(Data compilations prepared as a customized service.
Cost is in addition to copy fees above.)
CLERK CERTIFICATION $10.00 per document
Copy charges above may be combined to the extent more than one type of
charge applies to copies released in response to a particular request.
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For large requests, the City may take one or more of the following actions:
require a deposit of 10 percent of the estimated copying costs before
making copies; provide copies in installments; or require payment before
providing further installments.
B. FINGERPRINTS (BIMC 1.28) $12.25
Resolution No. and 2025-19)
This fee is in addition to fees charged by the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction for background checks on individuals working with children (teachers,
coaches, day care workers, school bus drivers, etc.).
C. CUSTOMIZED GIS MAPS AND CAD DATASET QUERIES
(Resolution No. 2025-19)
Custom maps, or any other kind of GIS work (spatial queries) are available at a
$52.70 per hour cost and will be pro-rated to the nearest ¼ hour. If printed copies
are requested, they will be additionally charged at the materials cost detailed
below. Internal, or other agency requests that are part of ongoing City-sponsored
work are not charged.
Commonly requested maps are available for download (at no charge) in a PDF
format from the City website.
Printed materials are charged per square foot. The following are standard sheet sizes
and the associated cost.
18" x 24" $8.55
24" x 36" $17.15
28" x 40" $22.05
36" x 48" $34.30
36" x 60" $42.90
D. BODY-WORN CAMERA VIDEO REDACTION FEES
(Resolution No. 2025-07)
Body-worn camera video redactions fees at the rate of $ 0.92 per minute will be
charged for the actual time it takes to redact a particular video. This includes targeted
video redaction with or without targeted audio redaction, targeted audio redaction
alone, or screen blur or screen blackout.
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4. DEPOSITS
BUILDING & PLANNING See Building & Planning Fees Section
PARK USE DEPOSIT $100.00
(BIMC 12.20)
This deposit is refundable if the park is clean after use,
as determined by City staff. For special events the City
also charges a special event permit fee. See the
MISCELLANEOUS section.
SURETY DEPOSIT Bond = 125% of valuation of project
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5. PARKING
(Resolution No. 2025-19)
POLICE STATION
(BIMC 10.08.087 B.3. and Ordinance No. 2024-17)
Downtown Employee Parking $24.60
(6 months)
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6. PERMITS (Except Building & Planning)
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE (first-time application) $48.00
(RCW 9.41.070(5), Resolution No. 2019-01)
$18.00 is the City's share; $18.00 goes to the State; $12.00 goes to the FBI.
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE (renewal) $32.00
(RCW 9.41.070(6))
$14.00 is the City's share; $18.00 goes to the State.
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE (late renewal – includes a $10.00 late fee) $42.00
(RCW 9.41.070(6&9); Resolution No. 2017-01)
$21.00 is the City's share; $21.00 goes to the State.
CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE – REPLACEMENT $10.00
RCW 9.41.070(7)
The entire fee is retained by the City.
FIREARMS DEALER LICENSE $125.00
(RCW 9.41.110)
The entire fee goes to the State.
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7. FACILITIES RENTAL
(Resolution No.2025-19)
Use of city facilities requires that before using the premises the applicant shall
provide a certificate of general liability insurance showing the City as insured
covering the premises used for no less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence
and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage.
RENTAL/USE OF TOWN SQUARE: No charge but reservation
and deposit is required
RENTAL/USE OF WATERFRONT PARK PAD (Adjacent to Rowing Club)
See Special Event Permit in Section 12
RENTAL/USE OF WATERFRONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER:
Administrative Processing Fee (Non-refundable) $12.25
Non-Commercial Commercial
Damage/
Cleaning
Deposit
Alcohol
surcharge
HUNEY HALL $60.00/hr. $122.00/hr. $150.0
0 $90.00
DINING
ROOM $41.00/hr. $85.00/hr. $150.0
0 $90.00
FIRESIDE
ROOM $41.00/hr. $85.00/hr. $150.0
0 $90.00
CONFERENC
E ROOM $36.00/hr. $73.00/hr. $150.0
0
No alcohol
allowed
The grand piano located in Huney Hall is available for rent through a separate
contract with the Bainbridge Community Piano Association for $50.00 per event.
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10. TAXES
B&O TAX
(BIMC 5.05)
Returns are due annually each April 15th following the tax year (or the
following business day if the 15th falls on a weekend). Per RCW
35.21.710 the rate is not to exceed two -tenths of one percent (.2%) on
the gross income of persons doing business within the city. The current
City rate is one-tenth of one percent (.1%); on gross revenue
generated on Bainbridge Island exceeding $150,000.00.
B&O TAX ON UTILITIES
(BIMC 3.88)
Electricity and Telephone 6.0% of Gross Revenue
(BIMC 5.08)
Solid Waste (garbage) 5.0% of Gross Revenue
Cable Television 6.0% of Gross Revenue
Storm Water 6.0% of Gross Revenue
Water and Sewer owned or operated by a municipal
corporation or for-profit entity (Ordinance No. 2016-19
and Resolution No. 2017-01) 6.0% of Gross Revenue
COMMERCIAL PARKING TAX 30.0% of Gross Revenue
(BIMC 5.10)
Due in the month following each calendar quarter.
B&O TAX – PENALTY 5.0% if paid by 4/30
15.0% if paid by 5/30
else 25.0%
COMMERCIAL PARKING TAX – PENALTY 10% of tax due for
each month unpaid
EXCISE TAX ON LODGING (HOTEL/MOTEL) 4.0%
(BIMC 3.65)
GAMBLING TAX
(BIMC 5.20)
The tax is computed on gross receipts less the cost of
prizes and merchandise.
Amusement Games 2.0%
Bingo 5.0%
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Raffles 5.0%
Card Games 10.0%
Punchboards and Pull Tabs 10.0%
GAMBLING TAX (Penalty)
Minimum Penalty $10.00
1-10 days delinquent Minimum plus 5% of tax due
11-20 days delinquent Minimum plus 7.5% of tax due
21-31 days delinquent Minimum plus 10% of tax due
32-60 days delinquent Minimum plus 15% of tax due
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11. UTILITY FEES
(Resolution No. 2025-12)
A. CONNECTING TO CITY UTILITIES
(BIMC 13.08 and 13.12)
1. SYSTEM PARTICIPATION FEES
(BIMC 13.16, Resolution No. 2025-12)
System participation fees pay for system infrastructure funded by existing customers
and future system expansion as a result of adding new customers.
A. WATER
(1) Residential – Single Family
Meter Size of: 3/4”
$10,516.00
1” $14,264.00
1.5” $23,635.00
2” $34,881.00
3” $64,686.00
4” $98,605.00
6” $192,316.00
(2) Residential – Multi Family
Meter Size of: 3/4”
$12,962.00
1” $16,710.00
1.5” $26,082.00
2” $37,327.00
3” $67,315.00
4” $101,051.00
6” $194,763.00
(3) Commercial
Meter Size of: 3/4”
$12,962.00
1” $16,710.00
1.5” $26,082.00
2” $37,327.00
3” $67,315.00
4” $101,051.00
6” $194,763.00
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(4) Irrigation
Meter Size of: 3/4”
$5,623.00
1” $9,371.00
1.5” $18,742.00
2” $29,988.00
3” $59,975.00
4” $93,712.00
6” $187,423.00
B. SEWER
WINSLOW
(1) Residential – Single Family $18,372.00 (a flat fee)
(2) Residential – Multi Family $11,398.00 per living unit
(3) Commercial $18,372.00 per ERU
Where “ERU” is defined as each set of 20-
fixture units as shown on the schedule of
fixture units on file with the City Clerk.
SOUTH ISLAND SEWER
(1) Residential – Single Family $7,574.00 (a flat fee)
(2) Residential – Multi-Family $4,699.00 per living unit
(3) Commercial $7,574.00 per ERU
Where “ERU” is defined as each set of 20-
fixture units as shown on the schedule of
fixture units on file with the City Clerk.
2. CONNECTION FEES
Connection fees pay for the meter and its delivery to construction sites.
WATER METER (a.k.a. Drop-In)
3/4" Line $271.00
1" Line $426.00
Larger Pipe Size Calculated on a case by case
basis at 125% of direct costs
3. INSPECTION FEES
WATER CONNECTIONS
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RESIDENTIAL (per dwelling unit):
Initial Inspection $122.00
Fee for Each Re-inspection $122.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL (per each set of 20 fixture units or portion thereof)
Initial Inspection $122.00
Fee for Each Re-inspection $122.00
INSPECTION AND TESTING OF WATER MAIN AND/OR SIDE-LINE 125% of
direct costs
(Minimum $665.00)
SEWER CONNECTIONS
RESIDENTIAL (per dwelling unit):
Initial Inspection $122.00
Fee for Each Re-Inspection $122.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL (per each set of 20 fixture units or portion thereof)
Initial Inspection $122.00
Fee for Each Re-Inspection $122.00
INSPECTIONS AND TESTING OF SEWER MAIN AND/OR SIDE-LINE 125% of
direct costs
(Minimum of $665.00)
ADDITIONAL WORK BY CITY
Charging of Water Main $490.00
Flushing of Water Main $671.00
Reflushing of Water Main $735.00
(Fee charged for each time flushed after the first – includes bacteriological test).
Inspection and Testing of New Water or Sewer Mains Hourly Rate
Developer Extension Agreements $303.00
4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING FEES
A. WATER AND SEWER AVAILABILITY APPLICATIONS
Information $61.00
Single Family Residential Uses $61.00
Multi-Family Residential Uses $91.00
Commercial Uses $122.00
B. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AREA MODIFICATION REQUESTS
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WATER SERVICE AREA – MINOR MODIFICATION $152.00
(Comprehensive Plan Water Resources Element WR 3.6)
WATER SERVICE AREA – MAJOR EXPANSION $303.00
(Comprehensive Plan Water Resources Element WR 3.6)
SEWER SERVICE AREA – MINOR MODIFICATION $152.00
(Comprehensive Plan Water Resources Element WR 2.3)
SEWER SERVICE AREA – MAJOR EXPANSION $303.00
(Comprehensive Plan Water Resources Element WR 2.7)
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B. UTILITY FEES – MONTHLY RATES
SERVICE CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1 – Single Family Residences (SFR)
CATEGORY 2 – Multiple Dwellings (MFRs)
Residences including but not limited to apartment houses, condominiums
and mobile home courts are included in this category. Each dwelling unit
shall constitute one unit for the purposes of this rate schedule.
CATEGORY 3 – Commercial Users (COMM)
Commercial users including, but not limited to, retail sales, personal and
professional services, entertainment, repair facilities, and restaurants. Each
water meter shall constitute one unit for the purposes of this rate schedule.
CATEGORY 4 – Other (MIX)
Any users other than those in Categories 1, 2, 3 and 5. Each water meter
shall constitute one unit for the purposes of this rate schedule. Ordinance
98-24 provides that there shall be no new connections in this category after
October 1, 1998.
CATEGORY 5 – Industrial Users
DISCOUNTS FOR LOW INCOME RATEPAYERS (does not apply to sewer service
connections for sewer treatment provided by Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7)
(BIMC 13.16.080 through 086, , Resolution No. 2025-12, Resolution No.
2025-19 Ordinance No. 2025-16. Ordinance No. 2025-31)
Persons who meet the qualifications for property tax exemption under RCW
84.36.381, or persons who meet the requirements set forth in BIMC
13.16.080 through 13.16.086, and qualify based on the following income
brackets set forth below, may apply for the following water, sewer and
storm drain discounts to their single-family residence:
$0- $46,000: 60% reduction
$46,000- $56,000: 55%
reduction
$56,001- $65,000: 50%
reduction
DISCOUNTS ARE NOT RETROACTIVE
Delinquent bills are penalized at the rate of 10% of the amount of the
delinquent service charges for each month delinquent. (BIMC 13.16).
WATER RATES
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WATER RATES FOR THE WINSLOW WATER SYSTEM, ROCKAWAY BEACH
WATER SYSTEM, AND CASEY STREET WATER SYSTEM
, Resolution 2025-12)
CATEGORY 1 (Single Family) shall pay a monthly fixed base rate
based on size of water meter as follows:
Up to 3/4" $31.25
1” $61.63
1.5” $112.34
Plus, a charge for consumption on an incremental basis as follows:
For the first 500 cubic feet $3.18 per 100 cubic feet
For the next 700 cubic feet $5.09 per 100 cubic feet
For the next 1,800 cubic feet $7.25 per 100 cubic feet
For amounts over 3,000 cubic feet $9.84 per 100 cubic feet
CATEGORY 2 (Multiple Dwellings) shall pay a monthly fixed base
rate for each residential unit of: $13.49
Plus, a charge for consumption per 100 cubic feet $2.77
CATEGORY 3 (Commercial) shall pay a monthly fixed base rate
based on size of water meter as follows:
Up to 3/4" $40.99
1” $90.66
1.5” $173.83
2” $272.83
3” $537.81
4” $835.90
6” $1,663.92
Plus, a charge for consumption per 100 cubic feet $3.87
CATEGORY 4 (Industrial) shall pay rates as set by individual
contract, which contract shall not provide rates less than any of the
categories 1 through 3.
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS shall pay a monthly base rate based on
size of water meter as follows:
Up to 3/4" $10.26
1” $13.49
1.5” $18.91
2” $25.41
3” $42.66
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4” $62.14
6” $116.18
Plus, a charge for consumption per 100 cubic feet $8.47
WATER FOR CONTRACTOR PROJECT USE
$9.56 per 100 cubic feet plus
Water is dispensed only at the Sands Avenue Well. a monthly $37.80
administrative fee billed only when water is used.
SEWER RATES
SEWER RATES FOR USERS OF BOTH WATER AND SEWER
CATEGORY 1 (Single Family) * $60.43 per month plus
$10.31 per 100 cu. ft. of water
CATEGORY 2 (Multi-Family) $52.93 per month/unit plus
$10.31 per 100 cu. ft. of water
CATEGORY 3 (Commercial) $185.82 per month plus
$14.02 per 100 cu. ft. of water
CATEGORY 4 (Industrial) Set by individual contract
* Category 1: Sewer bills in the summer are reduced to the average of each
property’s billing during the winter to account for irrigation and similar
water usage that doesn’t go down the sewer.
SEWER RATES FOR USERS WITHOUT WATER SERVICE
The following monthly sewer rates apply to City sewer customers who are not
connected to City water services.
For Users served by the City’s Sewer Treatment Plant, the following rates apply:
CATEGORY 1 (Single Family) $169.60 per month/unit
without meter
CATEGORY 3 (Commercial) $227.78 per ERU
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SEWER RATES FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY THE SEWER DISTRICT NO. 7
TREATMENT PLANT
(Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7 Resolution # 2025-07, effective April 1,
2026)
Property contributing sewage to the Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7
Treatment Plant shall pay a monthly rate equal to the monthly rate applied to the
City by Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7 per ERU (presently $94.33) for
treatment plus:
Properties with Grinder Pumps $39.95 per ERU
Properties without Grinder Pumps $32.87 per ERU
SEWER PARTICIPATION CHARGE (SEWER DISTRICT NO. 7)
(Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7 Resolution # 2025-07, effective April 1, 2026)
(1) Residential – Single Family $14,131.85 (Flat Fee)
(2) Commercial $14,131.85 per ERU
Where “ERU” is defined as each set of 20-
fixture units as shown on the schedule of
fixture units on file with the Public Works
Department – Engineering Division.
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C. STORM AND SURFACE WATER RATES
(BIMC 13.24)
Storm and Surface Water fees are billed on Kitsap County property tax bills.
CHARGE PER IMPERVIOUS SURFACE UNIT (ISU) $250.00 annually
REDUCTIONS
(Ordinance No. 2025-16)
Refer to Section B. for Discounts offered to Low-Income Ratepayers
These discounts are not retroactive; they are granted at the sole discretion of
the City.
D. UTILITY FEES – OTHER
ANNUAL BACKFLOW TESTING (Pass-through Cost) $50.00
(Ordinance No. 2024-29)
NEW ACCOUNT FEE OR TENANT SET UP FEE $12.20
SEASONAL TURN OFF $91.90
SERVICE RESTORED
If Related to Seasonal Turn Off - During normal worked hours $42.90
If Turned on Outside Normal Worked Hours $91.90
STANDARD DEVELOPER EXTENSION AGREEMENT PROCESSING FEE $303.00
UNAUTHORIZED TURN ON PENALTIES:
Occupied Single Family Residences $122.00
All Others, including residences under construction $612.00
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(note: fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted)
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12. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
(Resolution No. 2025-19)
ALARM REGISTRATION FEE $61.20
BOAT DOCK MOORING FEE UP TO 4 HOURS $10.00 for Vessels up to 30’
(Resolution No. 2025-03) $15.00 for Vessels greater than 30’
BOAT DOCK MOORING FEE UP TO 4 HOURS
(Resolution No. 2025-03)
Vessels up to 30’ $10.25
Vessels greater than 30’ $15.40
BOAT DOCK MOORING $1.23 per foot per day
(BIMC 12.24.050)
BOAT MOORAGE – DAVE ULLIN OPEN Lease amounts set by individual annual
contracts.
WATER MARINA ANNUAL LEASE
BOAT RAMP WITH BOAT TRAILER PARKING
$9.80 per day; $98.00 per year
BOAT RAMP-COMMERCIAL (GROUP) $24.50 per day; $245.00 per year
BOAT HAND LAUNCH WITH CAR PARKING $6.10 per day
BOAT DOCK, SPECIAL USE RESERVATION See SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
(Resolution 2024-16)
Regular moorage fees still apply.
BOAT IMPOUND REDEMPTION FEES $61.20
(BIMC 12.24)
CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE 5% of
(Ordinance No. 96-22, Ordinance No. 2025-15, and 47 U.S.C. §542(a) and (b))
Gross Revenue
Paid bi-monthly.
CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE – PENALTY Variable
(Set by contract)
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(note: fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted)
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COLLECTION AGENCY FEE
(Resolution No. 98-06)
Charged whenever the City deems it necessary to use a
collection agency in order to collect amounts owed to
the City.
Amount owed is $100.00 or less 100% of Amount Owed
Amount owed is over $100.00 50% of Amount Owed
CONCESSIONS FROM VENDING MACHINE Variable
DEVELOPER EXTENSION AGREEMENT $303.00
DISHONORED CHECK CHARGE $24.50
DUI EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE $183.00
ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING AT CITY-OWNED CHARGING STATIONS $0.30/KwH
The City owns two charging stations in front of Blackbird Bakery.
FALSE ALARM FEES
Second response (within six months of the initial false alarm)Warning letter sent
Third response $122.00
Fourth and subsequent responses $303.00/response
LATECOMERS AGREEMENT PROCESSING FEE Hourly Rate
LIEN FILING FEE $122.00
LIEN RELEASE FEE $122.00
L.I.D. PETITION PROCESSING FEE $303.00
MAPS See Copies
NOTARY SERVICES $6.00
(BIMC 12.20, WAC 308.30.020) Waived for City employees or City Work
PARADE PERMIT See Special Event Permit
PASSPORT PROCESSING
Applications are processed at the Municipal Court by online appointment only.
Initial application or renewal (this fee is retained by the City but set by the US
Department of State) $35.00
Passport photo, if needed $12.25
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(note: fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted)
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POLICE SECURITY SERVICES $122.00 per hour
(Minimum 3 hours)
PROCESS SERVICE FEE $30.65
REPORT TO ESCROW COMPANIES
Waived if no investigation required. These charges are
in addition to the charges in Section 12, if applicable.
Electronic utility and lien search $30.65 flat fee
Manual utility and lien search $42.90 flat fee
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS
Type A – Right-of-Way Short-Term Use $183.00
Type B1 – Right-of-Way Disturbance $303.00
Type B2
a. Annual Bulk Purchase Right-of-Way Permit $612.00
b. Processing Fee for each City Permit issued under Bulk
Purchase Permit (Includes inspection per cut or use) $61.30
Type C – Right-of-Way Long-Term Use $498.00
Type D – Right-of-Way Franchise Utility Routine Maintenance $1,225.00
Type A through D – Right-of-Way Additional Inspections, each $154.00
ROAD NAME PETITION (fee waived if part of land subdivision) $415.00
ROAD VACATION $303.00
SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS – ANNUAL FEE
(Ordinance No. 2024-27, BIMC 15.08, and Resolution No. 2024-18)
First sign $56.00
Second sign $205.00
Third sign $513.00
SHORT-TERM RENTAL APPLICATION & ANNUAL RENEWAL (NON-REFUNDABLE)
$293.00
(Ordinance Nos. 2024-02 and 2024-18, Resolution No. 2024-12, BIMC 5.38)
SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT $122.00
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT $102.00
ADDITIONAL FEE FOR WATERFRONT PARK PAD RESERVATION
(Resolution No. 2025-03, Resolution No. 2025-19)
Resident $380.00
Non-Resident $483.00
City of Bainbridge Island Fee Schedule
(note: fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted)
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TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT FUND VEHICLE LICENSE FEE $40.00
(RCW 36.73.065, Resolution Nos. 2019-08 and 2022-25)
The City has a rebate program for income qualified residents.
Check the City’s website for eligibility and an application.
WATER SATELLITE SYSTEM CHARGES
ANNUAL FEE (no samples included) $122.00
SATELLITE WATER SAMPLES – BACTERIOLOGICAL Hourly Rate
SATELLITE WATER SAMPLES – ALL OTHER Hourly Rate