Utility Billing Customer Service

After extensive review of city operations and in accordance with recommendations by Denton County Public Health Department, City Hall and library will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice.  All city business will be conducted online, by email or by phone.  The drive up on the North side of the building is open during normal business hours.

Please use our online  services listed below for setting up new or disconnecting service or making payments via our IVR or online system.

Our number one priority remains the well-being of our citizens and employees.  Thank you for your patience during this time.

New Customer Service Business Hours starting Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm and Friday 7:30am-11:30am

After Hours Water/Sewer Emergency #: 972-625-4471

Utility billing is responsible for billing and collection of residential and commercial bills for water, sewer, sanitation, and recycling accounts, as well as the collection of building permit fees.

Bill Payment Options

 Online Payment via Visa/Master/AMEX card ($1.25 fee) 

Automated Phone via Visa/Master/AMEX card (no fee, 972-625-2741 option 4)

Night Deposit (no fee, North side of City Hall)

 Fidelity Express Locations  Cash only ($1.50 fee)

Auto Draft via Visa/Master/AMEX Card ($1.25 fee) 

Auto draft via Bank account (routing and account number) (no fee)

Mail to/visit office: 6800 Main St., The Colony, TX 75056

E-statements available: Register Online

Military Veteran and Active Duty Water & Sewer Discount Program

Online Enrollment Form (Military Water & Sewer Discount)

Service Requests

Service requests must be received no later than a business day prior to the business day service is requested to start.  Applications received outside of business hours will be processed the next business day. Same day appointment $20 (pending availability) .

Please choose a link below to begin your service request.  Once you have submitted your request, please contact Customer Services (972-625-2741 option 0) during business hours to complete the request.  

Application Fee-New Service $20

No Show Fee (Each Missed Appointment) $20

Transfer Fee (The Colony to The Colony) $25

Deposits for residential properties (due at time of application): 

$75 owner (amount may be higher based on past history) 

 $150 for renter (amount may be higher based on past history) 

Deposits for commercial properties (due at time of application):

$1,000 for irrigation meters

Domestic commercial meters dependent on business type (contact business office)

Hydrant meters $1300

Disconnect for non-payment information

Water is disconnected after two (2) bills are past due.  In order to restore service, the full balance, disconnect fee of $20 and deposit increase up to $100 is due in full.  Payments to restore service must be made during business hours. 

If you are in need of an extension to avoid disconnect, please contact 972-625-2741 option 0 prior to disconnect date listed on your late notice to determine if you are eligible for an extension.  If an extension agreement in not fulfilled by date and terms, no further extensions will be granted for a period of one (1) year. 

Late Fee 

Payments received after the due date are subject to a 15% late fee.

Returned Payment Fee

Payments that are returned as non-sufficient funds, closed account, etc. are subject to a $25 fee.  

Trash and Recycle Rates