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Finance - Utility Billing

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1. What are the requirements for starting new water, sewer, garbage and recycling service?

The Owner/Tenant must know who they buying/renting the property from. The applicant must go to the second floor of the City Hall Building at 7008 S. Rice Ave and fill out the contract in person. There is a deposit and service fee required at time of service request. The current Deposits are Owner $50.00, Tenant $100.00, and Commercial $100.00. There is also a $35 Service Fee at this time, the owner's deposit is refundable after 12 consecutive of good pay history. Tenants & Commercial deposits are released upon termination of account.

2. When is my bill due?

Every 2nd Friday of the month before end of business day. Our office hours are 830am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. Cash, Personal Checks, Money Orders and Master Card & Visa are accepted at this time. Click Here to Pay Online

3. Where can I pay?

You can pay online at the link below.The City also has automatic payment drafts. You may find the form located under departments/finance/utility billing. Call 713-662-8253 to sign up. You may mail your payment in the envelope you received with your bill.

You may drop off your payment at the City Hall Building at 7008 S. Rice Ave on the second floor or drop off your payment in the Night Deposit Box located next to the glass doors on the front of the City Hall Building facing S. Rice Ave. You may also drop off your payment in the box located next to the elevator on the first floor at the City Hall Building. Pay Online Now

4. Is my meter read every month?

Yes, each month meters are read for billing purposes.

5. Does the City of Bellaire make any leak/pool filling adjustments?

No, the City does not make any leak adjustments on water bills. The Owner/Tenant/Landlord is resposible for any water that has passed through and registerd on the meter. Also, the City of Bellaire does not make any adjustments on any type of pool filling.

6. Where can I purchase garbage bags?

The only place you can purchase garbage bags is at the City Hall Building on the second floor located at 7008 S.Rice Ave between the hours of 830-4pm, Monday - Friday. Each roll is $5.95, including taxes.

7. Where can I purchase a recycling bin?

You can purchase a recycling bin at the City Hall Building on the second floor located at 7008 S. Rice Ave between the hours of 830-4pm, Monday - Friday. Each bin is $10.00, including taxes.

8. What are the City's Water Rates?

Click the link below for the City's Water Rates. More...

9. Can I receive my Bill Online?

Yes sign up for e-billing now. Sign up for e-billing here