Big Bear Lake City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Sewer and Refuse Fees for FY 2026–27

The Big Bear Lake City Council has posted a public hearing notice regarding sewer and refuse fees for the upcoming 2026–27 fiscal year, signaling that changes to what residents pay for these essential utility services may be on the way[1].

The notice title alone — "Public Hearing Notice - Sewer Refuse Fees FY 2026–27" — does not specify whether fees are proposed to increase, decrease, or hold steady, and by how much[1]. The full agenda packet, including the staff report and fee schedule that would spell out the details, had not been confirmed at the time of publication. Big Bear News has not yet received comment from city staff, the finance department, or Public Works explaining the rationale behind any proposed changes, and no resident or ratepayer reaction could be confirmed.

Public hearings on utility fees give community members a formal opportunity to weigh in before the council votes.

What's next: Residents who want the details before the hearing should contact the City Clerk's office or the Public Works department to request the full agenda packet and staff report. Big Bear News will update this story once the fee schedule and staff explanation are available.