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City Of Houston, TX
HQ: Houston, TX
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City Of Houston, TX
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City Of Houston, TX Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service (Water/Billing) Main | 713-371-1400 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: houstontx.gov ·houstontx.gov/contactus/index.html · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About City Of Houston, TX
City Of Houston is the fourth-most populous city in the United States. The municipality provides essential utilities and services including water management, operating surface water rights for 1.2 billion gallons daily, solid waste collection, and municipal government services. Houston is the largest U.S. city without formal zoning regulations.
City Of Houston, TX bills commonly include water utility charges, wastewater and sewer fees, trash and recycling collection fees, and stormwater management charges. Deferit is unaffiliated with City Of Houston, TX.
How to Pay Your City Of Houston, TX Bill
- Online: Pay through Houston Water Bills portal at houstonwaterbills.houstontx.gov
- Phone: Call 713-371-1400 (Customer Service Water/Billing), Monday-Friday 8am-7pm
- In-Person: Pay at Kroger, HEB, or Fiesta Walmart locations
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Need to split your City Of Houston, TX bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: houstontx.gov.
| City Of Houston, TX payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check City Of Houston, TX'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 Houston, TX offers payment arrangements, limits are set by City Of Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX'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 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
Can I use Deferit to pay my City Of Houston, TX bill? ›
Yes. Enter your City Of Houston, TX bill amount in Deferit and we pay City Of Houston, TX in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does City Of Houston, TX accept? ›
City Of Houston, TX typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit houstontx.gov or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does City Of Houston, TX offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit City Of Houston, TX'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 Houston, TX bill on time? ›
Contact City Of Houston, TX 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