Rider UUT
Utility Users Tax

Purpose

The Utility Users Tax is imposed in compliance with Title 3, Chapter 3, Article 2, Division 9, Part C, Section 3-59 of the Alameda Municipal Code as amended by Ordinance No. 2503 on September 18, 1990. This tax is collected on behalf of the City of Alameda.

Applicability

This tax is applied to the bills for electric and telecommunications (including cable television) services for all Alameda Power & Telecom customers except electrical, water, gas, or municipal corporations, the United States Government and its agencies, the State of California, the County of Alameda, the City of Alameda, and other governmental entities.

Rate

7.5% of all charges except the Energy Resources Surcharge (see Rider ERS).

Seniors (62 and over) and low-income households may be eligible for a reduced tax rate of 5.5%. Qualifying individuals should contact the city's Finance Department at 747-4562 for more information and application forms.