Glendale Water Rate Protest Alert: Will Glendale City Council Extend the November 3 Deadline to November 10?
Glendale Water & Power has recommended that Glendale City Council continue the November 3 public hearing on the proposed 2027 water rate increases to November 10, 2026. That would give eligible property owners and water customers additional time to submit Proposition 218 written protests.
If you don’t want your water rates doubled and in some case quadruabled then you need to read and complete a protest form.
But Glendale City Council must approve the extension at its November 3 meeting.
Don’t assume you have until November 10! Glendale Water & Power has recommended extending the November 3 water rate protest deadline to November 10. Glendale City Council must approve the extension. Until then, November 3 remains the deadline. Your protest must have an original handwritten signature and reach the City before the public hearing concludes.
Keep reading to learn who can protest, what information is required, where to download free property owner and tenant protest forms, where to drop off your signed protest in Glendale, and how to get printed forms delivered to you. You do not have to be a homeowner to participate.
Will Glendale City Council Extend the Water Rate Protest Deadline?
Glendale Water & Power staff has recommended continuing the November 3 public hearing to Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Glendale City Council will consider that recommendation at its November 3 meeting. Until the extension is approved, November 3 remains the deadline to plan around.
If Glendale City Council approves the request, eligible property owners and water customers will have additional time to submit their original signed protests before the November 10 hearing concludes.
Read the City of Glendale’s official water rate increase and public hearing information.
Who Can Protest Glendale’s Water Rate Increases? Not Just Homeowners!
If you own an affected property or pay a Glendale Water & Power water bill as the named account holder, you may be eligible to submit a Proposition 218 protest.
Property Owners Include:
- Single-family homeowners
- Condominium and townhouse owners
- Duplex, triplex, and apartment building owners
- Commercial property and shopping center owners
- Industrial property owners
Own multiple properties in the City of Glendale? You can submit one protest for each parcel subject to the proposed water rate increases.
Tenants Who Pay Glendale Water & Power Directly Include:
- Tenants renting a house
- Tenants renting a condominium or townhouse
- Apartment tenants
- Business tenants renting a storefront, office, or commercial space
- Industrial property tenants
If the Glendale Water & Power water account is in your name, you may submit a protest even if you don’t own the property.
For more information about eligibility and Proposition 218 requirements, read my complete Glendale water rate increase and protest guide.
Where Can I Download Glendale Water Rate Protest Forms?
You can download either of these free printable sample forms:
Download Property Owner Protest Form (PDF)
Download Tenant Protest Form (PDF)
These are community-prepared sample forms, not official City of Glendale forms. You may also write your own protest.
Your written protest must include:
- A clear statement opposing the proposed Glendale Water & Power water rate increases
- The eligible property owner’s or water customer’s name
- The affected property’s address, parcel number (APN/AIN), or applicable water account information
- The submitting person’s legibly printed name
- An original handwritten signature
Sign the original paper form in ink. Do not send via Fax or email. Electronic signatures, scanned copies, emailed protests, and verbal objections do not count as formal Proposition 218 protests. You must deliver the form with and original ink signature.
Where Can I Drop Off My Glendale Water Rate Protest?
With the November 3 deadline approaching, and even if the City agrees to an an extenstion to November 10th, I recommend avoiding the mail.
The independent volunteer organization Save Glendale Water has established community collection locations and coordinates delivery of original signed protest forms to the Glendale City Clerk.
Community drop-off locations include:
- Copy Network, North Glendale/Montrose: 3600 Ocean View Boulevard, Suite 9, Glendale, CA 91208. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Printed forms are available.
- OpenSpace Glazing / First Care Med Supply: 651 W. Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91204. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Grand Educational Center: 725 E. Broadway, Suite 201, Glendale, CA 91205. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 1–6 p.m.
- Grigoryan Family Daycare: 1224 Allen Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- IVOYAGE Travel Agency: 333 S. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Exclusive Dance Studio: 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206. Monday–Thursday, 4:30–10 p.m.; Friday, 5–9 p.m.
Find additional community drop-off locations at Save Glendale Water.
Confirm collection hours and deadlines before visiting. Volunteer collection deadlines may be earlier than the City’s official deadline to allow time for delivery.
Need Printed Forms Delivered or Want Copies for Your Neighbors?
The volunteers at Save Glendale Water can help residents obtain printed forms, arrange pickup of completed protests, or distribute multiple blank forms to neighbors, property owners, and local businesses.
Beth Brooks, Community Advocate
Phone or text: (818) 913-2486
Email: [email protected]
Gevorg Grigoryan, Community Advocate
Phone or text: (820) 888-8877
Email: [email protected]
If you need a form delivered, have a completed protest ready for pickup, or want multiple forms to distribute, contact Beth or Gevorg.
Visit Save Glendale Water for volunteer assistance and collection locations.
Where Can I Deliver My Protest Directly to the Glendale City Clerk?
You may deliver your original signed protest directly to:
City Clerk’s Office
City of Glendale
613 E. Broadway, Suite 110
Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: (818) 548-4000
You can also submit the original protest at the public hearing before it concludes.
Current public hearing: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m.
Location: Glendale City Council Chambers, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206.
Requested continued hearing: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, subject to Glendale City Council approval.
The deadline is the conclusion of the applicable public hearing, not midnight.
Remember: A postmark does not count. The Glendale City Clerk must actually receive your original signed protest before the deadline.
Why Do Glendale’s Proposed 2027 Water Rate Increases Matter?
Glendale Water & Power is proposing water rate increases beginning January 1, 2027, with additional annual increases through 2031.
For example, the proposed monthly fixed charge for a standard 5/8-inch water meter would increase from $19.37 to $42.00 in 2027. That’s more than double the current fixed meter charge, before accounting for water usage and any applicable pumping-related charges.
Glendale Water & Power says the proposed water rate increases are necessary to address rising imported-water costs, aging infrastructure, and reliable water service.
For homeowners, landlords, tenants, and businesses, higher water rates can mean higher monthly expenses and increased property operating costs.
Properties in higher-elevation portions of Glendale Water & Power’s service area, including parts of La Crescenta 91214, may also face additional pumping-related charges.
What Happens at the November 3 Glendale City Council Meeting?
Glendale City Council will consider Glendale Water & Power’s recommendation to continue the public hearing to November 10.
If Glendale City Council approves the extension, eligible property owners and water customers will have additional time to submit their original signed protests.
If Glendale City Council does not approve the extension, the November 3 hearing remains the deadline for receiving written protests.
Don’t assume you have another week. If you intend to submit a protest, complete it, sign the original, and arrange timely delivery.
Want More Details About Glendale’s Proposed Water Rate Increases?
This November 2 article focuses on the deadline, eligibility, protest forms, and how to submit a written protest.
For a more detailed explanation of Glendale Water & Power’s proposed 2027–2031 water rate increases, Proposition 218 requirements, the proposed impact on monthly water bills, and how the protest process works, read my original article:
Whether you support or oppose Glendale Water & Power’s proposed water rate increases, understanding the proposal and the applicable deadlines is important.
Written by Robbyn Battles, The House Agent
Local real estate information for Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose, and our Foothill communities.