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City of Hickory
HQ: Hickory, NC
Legal name
City of Hickory, North Carolina
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City of Hickory Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (828) 323-7424 |
| Public Utilities | (828) 323-7427 |
| Emergency / Outage | (828) 328-5551 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: hickorync.gov/billing-collectionscustomer-service ·hickorync.gov/public-utilities ·hickorync.gov/water-utility-information · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About City of Hickory
The City of Hickory is a municipality in Catawba County, North Carolina, located approximately 60 miles northwest of Charlotte. The city provides water services through Lake Hickory, a source created in 1927, and operates a wastewater system established in 1904, serving residents and surrounding communities including Conover and Long View.
City of Hickory bills commonly include water consumption charges, wastewater/sewer fees, and stormwater service charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with City of Hickory.
How to Pay Your City of Hickory Bill
- Online: Pay online at https://www.hickorync.gov/welcome-hickorys-online-payment-system
- Phone: Call (828) 323-7424 to pay by phone
- Mail: Mail payment to 76 North Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601, or use the drop box at the drive-up window (24/7)
- Auto-Pay: Enroll in automatic bank draft at https://www.hickorync.gov/bank-draft-information
- In-Person: Visit the drive-up window behind City Hall (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 2pm-4:30pm) to pay with cash, check, money order, or card
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
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Retrieved July 2026 · Source: hickorync.gov.
| City of Hickory payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check City of Hickory'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 City of Hickory offers payment arrangements, limits are set by City of Hickory 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 City of Hickory 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 City of Hickory'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 City of Hickory 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.* |
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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 City of Hickory
Can I use Deferit to pay my City of Hickory bill? ›
Yes. Enter your City of Hickory bill amount in Deferit and we pay City of Hickory in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does City of Hickory accept? ›
City of Hickory typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit hickorync.gov or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does City of Hickory offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit City of Hickory's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my City of Hickory bill on time? ›
Contact City of Hickory 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: July 2026