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City of Columbus, Ohio
HQ: Columbus, OH
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City of Columbus, Ohio
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City of Columbus, Ohio Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service / Billing Main | (614) 645-3111 |
| Customer Service / Billing | (614) 645-8276 |
| Pay by Phone | (833) 735-2762 |
| Emergency / Outage | (614) 645-7788 |
| Emergency / Outage | (614) 645-7627 |
| Emergency / Outage | (614) 645-7102 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbus.gov/311 ·columbus.gov/Services/Make-a-Payment/Pay-a-Utility-Bill ·columbus.gov/Services/Columbus-Water-Power · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About City of Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital and most populous city of Ohio, with a 2020 population of 905,748, serving as the county seat of Franklin County. The city operates across 226.26 square miles and controls critical water and utility systems.
City of Columbus, Ohio bills commonly include water and sewer charges, utility payments, property taxes, business license and permit fees, and refuse/recycling services. Deferit is unaffiliated with City of Columbus, Ohio.
How to Pay Your City of Columbus, Ohio Bill
- Online: Pay utility bills at https://www.columbus.gov/services/make-a-payment/pay-a-utility-bill or income tax at https://crisp.columbus.gov
- Phone: Call (833) 735-2762 to pay by phone, or (614) 645-8276 for customer service
- Mail: Mail payment to PO Box 182158, Columbus, OH 43218-2158
- In-Person: Visit 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, weekdays 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Auto-Pay: Set up auto-pay through the Payment/Customer Portal
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbus.gov/services/make-a-payment/pay-a-utility-bill ·columbus.gov/services/columbus-water-power ·columbus.gov/services/income-tax.
Need to split your City of Columbus, Ohio bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: columbus.gov.
| City of Columbus, Ohio payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check City of Columbus, Ohio'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 Columbus, Ohio offers payment arrangements, limits are set by City of Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio'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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio bills only | City of Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio
Can I use Deferit to pay my City of Columbus, Ohio bill? ›
Yes. Enter your City of Columbus, Ohio bill amount in Deferit and we pay City of Columbus, Ohio in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does City of Columbus, Ohio accept? ›
City of Columbus, Ohio typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit columbus.gov or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does City of Columbus, Ohio offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit City of Columbus, Ohio'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 Columbus, Ohio bill on time? ›
Contact City of Columbus, Ohio 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