Utility Billing Customer Service

The Colony is currently under Phase 1 Drought Contingency Plan

**After Hours Water and Sewer Emergency 972-625-4471**

**City offices and facilities will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023.  

**There are no delays to the regular trash/recycles routes with Republic Services the week of October 9.

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Residents choosing to conduct in-person business will be permitted into these facilities during regular business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. 

Customer Service Business Hours:

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) (Beginning November 1, 2023, $1.25 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, if you have not received a call from customer service within one hour during normal business hours,  please contact Customer Services (972-625-2741 option 0) to confirm/complete the request.  

Application Fee-New Service $20

No Show Fee (Each Missed Appointment) $20

Transfer Fee (The Colony to The Colony/Same Occupants) $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 $1,850

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 each time water is disconnected for non-payment.  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.  Extension agreements may not be granted after service has been disconnected for non-payment.  If an extension agreement is 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.  

Residential Trash and Recycle Rates

Residential Trash and Recycle Rates 06/01/23-05/31/24

Residential Trash and Recycle Rates 06/01/22-05/31/23
 

Residential Trash & Recycling Information Brochure

Residential Utility Account Confidentiality Request

*Deposit refunds of less than $1.00 on closed account will require written request from customer.