Biller name
Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities
HQ: Cedar Rapids, IA
Legal name
City of Cedar Rapids
Website
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Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (319) 286-5900 |
| Emergency / Outage | (319) 286-5930 |
| New Service | (319) 286-5950 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: waterdepartmentguide.org/cedar-rapids-water-department ·cedar-rapids.org/residents/utilities/customer_service.php ·cedar-rapids.org/residents/utilities/water.php · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities
Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities is the municipal utility provider for Cedar Rapids, the second-most populous city in Iowa. The utility operates water distribution systems, sewerage infrastructure, wastewater treatment facilities, and solid waste collection services for residents of Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bills commonly include drinking water consumption, sanitary sewer charges, storm sewer fees, wastewater treatment charges, garbage and recycling collection fees, and yard waste collection. Deferit is unaffiliated with Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities.
How to Pay Your Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities Bill
- Online: Pay online through Cedar Rapids Bill Pay Online portal at https://www.cedar-rapids.org/pay_bill_online/
- Phone: Call (319) 286-5900 to pay by phone with customer service.
- In-Person: Pay in person at Water Administration Building, 1111 Shaver Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
- Auto-Pay: Set up automatic payments through the online Customer Portal at https://www.cedar-rapids.org/pay_bill_online/
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: waterdepartmentguide.org/cedar-rapids-water-department ·cedar-rapids.org/residents/utilities/payment_options.php ·cedar-rapids.org/residents/utilities/automatic_payment.php ·cedar-rapids.org/residents/utilities/utility_bills.php.
Need to split your Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: cedar-rapids.org.
| Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bills only | Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities and most other US household bills |
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*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities
Can I use Deferit to pay my Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bill amount in Deferit and we pay Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities accept? ›
Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit cedar-rapids.org or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities bill on time? ›
Contact Cedar Rapids Municipal Utilities directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: June 2026