Utility Billing

Payment Options

Checks and Money Orders may be placed in City drop boxes located at the Sycamore Center (Somonauk Street side of building at 308 W State Street) and at Public Works (475 N Cross Street). Any cash or in-person credit/debit card payments must be made at the Finance Office, located on the first floor of the Sycamore Center. Residents are encouraged to utilize the City of Sycamore Billing Portal to view and pay bills, as well as sign up for e-billing!

Current Rates and Fees

Water Rates

(Effective May 1, 2023)

Within City Limits (see note)

  • Up to 1,000 units at $3.37 per unit
  • Over 1,000 units at $2.10 per unit

Note: A "unit" is equal to one hundred (100) cubic feet of water. All rates listed above shall be increased 50% if the service is outside the corporate limits.

Sewer Rates

Within City Limits (see note)

  • $4.535 per 100 cubic foot (minimum bill $4.535)

Note: Rates listed above shall be increased 50% if the service is outside corporate limits.

Meter Maintenance

Meter SizePer Billing PeriodAnnual Fee
5/8 inch$3.33$19.98
3/4 inch$3.64$21.83
1 inch$4.65$27.87
1 1/2 inch$17.25$103.52
2 inches$19.62$117.74
3 inches$35.73$214.37
4 inches$60.02$360.12
6 inches$100.82$604.92


Radium Treatment Fee

Meter Size, Per Month:

  • 5/8 inch: $7.30
  • 3/4 inch: $7.30
  • 1 inch: $11.91
  • 1 1/2 inch: $22.22
  • 2 inches: $36.86
  • 3 inches: $43.66
  • 4 inches: $101.77
  • 6 inches: $500.36

Infrastructure Fee

Meter Size, Per Month:

  • 5/8 inch: $6.90
  • 3/4 inch: $6.90
  • 1 inch: $11.26
  • 1 1/2 inch: $21.01
  • 2 inches: $34.83
  • 3 inches: $41.26
  • 4 inches: $96.19
  • 6 inches: $472.94