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RUBS Billing Method for Apartments in Miami, Florida

Last reviewed by NES Editorial · September 2026

RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) divides a property's master utility bill among residents by a fair formula. In Miami it is not that simple, so here is what is allowed and the alternative NES uses.

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RUBS stands for Ratio Utility Billing System, a formula that divides a property’s master utility bill among residents. In Miami, RUBS is not allowed, so submetering, which measures each unit’s actual use, is the compliant way to bill residents. NES installs and operates submetering for apartment communities, condominiums, and mobile home parks across Miami and the Miami-Dade area, all in-house since 1968.

RUBS billing is not allowed in Miami.

Miami-Dade requires billing on an actual submeter, so submetering is the compliant alternative, and NES installs and bills it for you.

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Why submetering in Miami
  • Measures actual use

    Submetering puts a meter on each unit and bills residents for exactly what they use.

  • Compliant in Miami

    Where RUBS is not allowed, submetering is the path that meets the local rules.

  • NES handles it end to end

    NES installs the submeters, reads them, pays the master-meter bill, and bills your residents in-house.

Rules & compliance

Is RUBS billing allowed in Miami?

Governing rule: Fla. PSC exemptions; Miami-Dade Code Ch. 8A, Art. XVIII · Florida PSC

Florida RUBS rules

  • RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) is allowed in Florida at the state level for water, sewer, and gas, and for electric with restrictions
  • Miami-Dade County prohibits RUBS: its Remetering Ordinance requires billing on an actual submeter, so prorated or formula billing is not allowed there
  • Residents are billed by a fair allocation formula, and the total billed cannot exceed the master utility bill
  • The City of Fort Myers does not allow water RUBS, and other Florida counties and cities add their own limits, so the method has to be checked for each address
  • Where RUBS is not allowed, submetering is the compliant alternative, and NES installs and bills either way

RUBS in Miami and Miami-Dade County

  • RUBS billing is prohibited in Miami-Dade County, including the City of Miami
  • The Miami-Dade Remetering Ordinance (Code Chapter 8A, Article XVIII) requires billing on an actual submeter, not a formula
  • Owners who remeter must register with the Miami-Dade County Consumer Protection Division and cannot charge more than the actual cost from WASD
  • Elsewhere in Florida, outside Miami-Dade County, RUBS billing is generally allowed
  • For Miami-Dade properties, submetering is the recommended solution, and NES installs and bills it for you

Official sources: Florida PSC · Miami-Dade Water Remetering (Code Ch. 8A, Art. XVIII)

General information only, not legal advice; NES assumes no liability for reliance. Confirm current rules with the Florida PSC or a qualified attorney.

Submetering is the path in Miami

RUBS is not allowed in Miami, so submetering is the compliant way to bill residents. Submetering measures each unit's actual use with a meter. NES installs the submeters, reads them, pays the master-meter bill, and bills your residents in-house.

See submetering in Miami

Submetering in nearby Florida cities

NES installs and runs submetering across Florida. See the rules and results for other communities we serve.

Common questions

RUBS billing in Miami

RUBS stands for Ratio Utility Billing System, a formula that divides a property's master utility bill among residents. It is not allowed everywhere, and where it is prohibited, submetering is used instead to bill residents for their actual use.

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