Do you pay utilities in a condo?

Yes — but it depends on the condo and how the association is set up.

Here’s the breakdown:

Utility	Who Usually Pays	Notes
Electricity	You	Almost always paid directly by the unit owner to the utility company.
Water & Sewer	Sometimes the condo association, sometimes you	Often included in the monthly condo fees, but not always.
Gas (if applicable)	You	Unless the building has central heating billed to everyone.
Internet & Cable	You	Typically separate, unless the building negotiates a group rate.
Trash & Recycling	Usually the condo association	Covered by condo fees in most buildings.
Common Area Utilities (lighting, elevators, hallways, etc.)	Condo association	Paid through your monthly condo fees.

👉 In short:
You’ll likely pay for your own electricity, gas, and internet. Your condo fees usually cover shared services like water, trash, and building maintenance — but always check your condo’s HOA agreement because it varies by property.