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City of Santa Maria
HQ: Santa Maria, CA
Legal name
City of Santa Maria, California
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City of Santa Maria Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | (805) 925-0951 ext. 2217 |
| Emergency / Outage | (805) 925-2631 |
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/finance-department/utility-billing · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, located on the Central Coast approximately 65 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. The city operates under a council-manager government structure and provides municipal services including law enforcement, court administration, and infrastructure management to its population of 109,707.
City of Santa Maria bills commonly include water and sewer charges, trash and recycling collection fees, and stormwater management fees. Deferit is unaffiliated with City of Santa Maria.
How to Pay Your City of Santa Maria Bill
- Online: Pay online via SpryPoint portal at cityofsantamaria.org/Services/Pay-Online.
- Phone: Call (805) 925-0951 ext. 2217 for English or ext. 2218 for Spanish to pay by phone.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: cityofsantamaria.org/Services/Pay-Online ·cityofsantamaria.org/utilities.
Need to split your City of Santa Maria bill into installments?
Retrieved July 2026 · Source: cityofsantamaria.org.
| City of Santa Maria payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check City of Santa Maria'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 Santa Maria offers payment arrangements, limits are set by City of Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria'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 Santa Maria 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 | City of Santa Maria bills only | City of Santa Maria 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 City of Santa Maria
Can I use Deferit to pay my City of Santa Maria bill? ›
Yes. Enter your City of Santa Maria bill amount in Deferit and we pay City of Santa Maria in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does City of Santa Maria accept? ›
City of Santa Maria typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit cityofsantamaria.org or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does City of Santa Maria offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit City of Santa Maria'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 Santa Maria bill on time? ›
Contact City of Santa Maria 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