Fees and Rates

2024 

Water and sewer services are billed quarterly in the month after the end of each calendar quarter. In addition to the quarterly charges, the district will add a 1% percent late fee as well as any additional incurred costs associated with customers' accounts.

Wildernest combined quarterly rate is $201.74

• The sewer rate is $116.70
• The water rate is $85.05 plus usage 
  • $2.38 per 1000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons
  • After 15,000 gallons it is $12.60 per 1000 gallons
• Construction water is billed at $30.00 for two quarters (six months) only.

Cortina Ridge combined quarterly rate is $302.61 

• The sewer rate is $175.05
• The water rate is $127.57 plus usage
  • $3.57 per 1000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons
  • After 15,000 gallons it is $18.90 per 1000 gallons
• Construction water is billed at $45.00 for two quarters (six months) only.

The district may consider a 50% credit on excess water fees once every three (3) years for customers. The credit will only be applied to usage charges and will not include base rate fees.

Contact the district to discuss an adjustment. 

2025

Water and sewer services are billed quarterly in the month after the end of each calendar quarter. In addition to the quarterly charges, the district will add a 5% percent late fee as well as any additional incurred costs associated with customers' accounts.

Wildernest's combined quarterly rate is $219.59

• The sewer rate is $126.04
• The water rate is $93.56 plus usage 
  • $2.38 per 1000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons
  • After 15,000 gallons it is $12.60 per 1000 gallons
• Construction water is billed at $30.00 for two quarters (six months) only.

Cortina Ridge's combined quarterly rate is $329.39 

• The sewer rate is $189.05
• The water rate is $140.33 plus usage
  • $3.57 per 1000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons
  • After 15,000 gallons it is $18.90 per 1000 gallons
• Construction water is billed at $45.00 for two quarters (six months) only.

To see other 2025 fee updates, see our fee schedule. 

Prior to applying for water or sewer tap service, please call the district office to determine service availability.  Wildernest is 97% built out and there is limited capacity available. 

New Construction Tap Fees for a Three Bedroom and Three Bath Home

• Sewer Tap: $9,000.00
• Water Tap: $9,000.0
• Total: $18,000.00

Additional Bedroom or Bathroom (Beyond Three Bedroom and Three Bath)

• Sewer Tap: $900.00
• Water Tap: $900.00
• Total: $1,800.00

New Hot Tubs

• $1,800.00

Accessory Apartment/Lock-Off Unit

• One Bedroom or Studio Unit: $11,700.00
• Two Bedroom and One Bath Unit: $14,400.00
• Two Bedroom and Two Bath Unit: $15,300.00

Business/Clubhouses

Charged on a modified EQR basis depending on numbers of toilets, sinks, pools, and jacuzzies offered. Please contact the district for more information. 

Irrigation Fees

Please contact District for more information. 

Water and Sewer Service Application

Some of our fees will be different in 2025, please see our new fee schedule here! The below information will be updated in the new year with the 2025 fees. 

Unauthorized Connection Penalties

An unauthorized connection penalty equal to twice the applicable systems development fee will be payable by persons connecting to the district’s water or sewer lines without prior approval. For approval, apply here. 

Turn-Off and Turn-On Fee

If services are discontinued at the request of the customer, or due to delinquency, a $75.00 turn-off fee will be charged.  If the curb box or shut-off valve is not working, repair will be at the expense of the customer.  In addition, a $75.00 turn-on fee will be charged.

Water Meters

The cost of each meter will be the actual cost paid by the district, plus ten percent (10%) to cover the cost of transportation, storage, etc.

Service Through Public and Private Hydrants

No hydrant, whether public or private, will be turned on without prior district permission and will require a deposit of a $1,500.00. Service will be metered. To receive a permit and pay the deposit, please contact the district. 

Protective Covenant Enforcements

Failure to correct a violation after a courtesy notice will result in a second notice of violation and include a fine of $50.00.  Continued failure to correct the violation will result in additional fines of $100.00 for every subsequent 10-day period until corrected. Fines will be reflected on the next quarterly bill. Learn more about the protective covenant here. 

Architectural Review Committee Fee 

Along with the completed application, the owner proposing a new construction project or major remodel on any lot in Wildernest will need to pay an architectural review fee of $500.00 for a project up to three units plus $50.00 for each unit over three in any one project.  Checks are to be made payable to Buffalo Mountain Metropolitan District. Learn more about Architectural Reviews here.

4% Sales Tax

On November 2nd, 2020, voters in Buffalo Mountain Metropolitan District (BMMD) approved to implement a new 4% sales tax in Wildernest for the purpose of road maintenance, road safety and transportation.  This new sales tax will be applicable to all Colorado State Department of Revenue taxable sales items including short-term-rentals and products delivered into Wildernest.