Sign Up/ Disconnect Services
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Welcome Packet
The City of Waxahachie’s Utility Billing Department is ready to help new residents sign up for the utility services offered by the city:
- Water
- Wastewater
- Solid Waste and Recycling Collection
What is required for setting up new service?
• Completed Application for Water Service
• Copy of the proof of purchase (Closing Disclosure) or Rental/ Lease Agreement of the service address
• Copy of the Driver’s License or State ID for those on proof of purchase and rental/lease agreements
*Please note that each new account will be assessed a $19.00 New Account Fee
We offer same day service to our residents, as long as all the requirements to establish services (listed above) are provided before 3:00pm. If received after 3:00pm, services will be established the next business day.
Deposits Required:
- Residential: A deposit of ninety-six dollars ($96.00) is required for regular residential service. A deposit of seventy-two dollars ($72.00) is required for accounts with wastewater and trash collection service. A deposit of forty-five dollars ($45.00) is required for trash collection service only. The billing department may adjust the amount of deposit based on payment history.
- Residential new construction: A deposit of one hundred sixty-five dollars ($165.00) is required for each new construction residential account.
- Apartments, commercial, and industrial: The billing department may require higher amounts; however, deposits are generally based on meter size as follows:
Up to 1" water meter |
$ 248.00 |
1½" water meter |
$ 371.00 |
2" water meter |
$ 618.00 |
3" water meter |
$ 1,234.00 |
4" water meter |
$ 2,468.00 |
6" water meter |
$ 3,701.00 |
8" water meter |
$ 7,402.00 |
10" water meter or larger |
$ 12,335.00 |
Fire hydrant meter with RPZ* |
$ 2,233.00 |
*Customers will be responsible for the cost of any damages incurred while meter is in their possession.
(d) No interest shall be paid on deposits. No deposit is required for other government entities. The billing department may waive the deposit for separate irrigation meters.
*Please note that each new account will be assessed a $19.00 New Account Fee
You may also contact a customer service representative at 469-309-4170 if you have additional questions or need further assistance.
What is required to start a Temporary Service/ Landlord Account?
• Completed Application for Temporary Service
• Copy of the proof of ownership
• Copy of the Driver’s License
• Required Deposit (TWO WEEKS OR LESS – NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED; 30-DAYS - $60.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED)
Disconnecting Water Services:
To disconnect water services please complete the Disconnection Form below entirely and submit it to the Utility Billing Department in person, by mail, fax or by email (see information above).
Disconnect Form
Below are the different ways that a customer may establish and disconnect services:
In Person: |
By Mail: |
By Fax: |
By Email: |
City of Waxahachie Utility Billing Department |
City of Waxahachie Utility Billing Department |
City of Waxahachie Utility Billing Department |
ub@waxahachie.com |