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City of Raleigh NC

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City of Raleigh NC

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Retrieved June 2026 · Source: raleighnc.gov.

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City of Raleigh NC Account & Billing Support

DepartmentNumber / Channel
Customer Service Main919-996-3245
Customer Service (toll-free)888-905-3169
TTY919-996-3107

Retrieved June 2026 · Source: raleighnc.gov/ask-raleigh-fix-report-request/services/frequently-called-numbers · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.

About City of Raleigh NC

The City of Raleigh operates under a council-manager form of government overseen by the Raleigh City Council. The city provides essential public services to residents including water and sewer utilities, parks and recreation programs, public safety through police and emergency services, and various permit and licensing services.

City of Raleigh NC bills commonly include water and sewer charges, parking fees, and license payments. Deferit is an independent bill payment service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the biller.

How to Pay Your City of Raleigh NC Bill

  1. Online: Pay online at Raleigh Water Self-Service portal at https://rwss.raleighnc.gov (new account creation required)
  2. Phone: Call 888-905-3169 during business hours for payment; emergency line 919-996-3245
  3. In-Person: Pay in person at Raleigh Water Customer Care office, 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
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City of Raleigh NC Payment Methods & Addresses

Online Pay online at Raleigh Water Self-Service portal All online users will need to create a new account
Phone 888-905-3169 During normal business hours; for emergencies call 919-996-3245
In person 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 In-person payment location; In-person payments accepted at this location

Retrieved June 2026 · Source: raleighnc.gov/water.

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City of Raleigh NC typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit raleighnc.gov or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.

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Most billers offer automatic payment. Visit City of Raleigh NC's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.

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Updated: June 2026

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