Cocoa Water Help Desk: Pay, Log In, Call, Start Service or Fix a High Bill
Use this guide as a practical Cocoa Utilities desk. Pay through the official portal, find the right phone number, use the 24-hour kiosk, restore water after nonpayment, start or terminate service, understand October 2025 rates, check leaks, request a high-consumption credit, view water-quality reports, and look up service-line material.
Start Here: Choose the Exact Cocoa Utility Task
Cocoa’s utility system serves customers far beyond the City of Cocoa, so the fastest route depends on your service address, bill line, sewer provider, and whether the issue is payment, service setup, leak, water quality, reclaimed water, or an emergency main break.
Need |
Best official route |
Prepare first |
Critical detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Pay or log in online |
Full account number including dash, payment method, latest bill. |
Online payments use a third-party processor and convenience fee applies. |
|
Pay by phone |
321-433-8400, option 1 |
Account number, payment method, amount due. |
Phone card payments use the IVR system. |
Use 24-hour kiosk |
South entrance of City Hall, 65 Stone St. |
Bill stub, account number, service address, payment method. |
Kiosk accepts cash, check and card payments and provides receipts. |
Drop off payment |
Drop box/drop slot near south entrance of City Hall. |
Envelope, check or money order, full account number including dash. |
No cash payments in the drop box. |
Mail payment |
City of Cocoa, P.O. Box 1270, Cocoa, FL 32923-1270. |
Payment stub/envelope or full account number written on check. |
Cocoa says mailing directly to City Hall can delay processing and risk interruption. |
Water disconnected after payment |
Account holder must call 321-433-8400. |
Payment confirmation, account number, account-holder name. |
Restoration is not automatic after payment; same-day restoration is not guaranteed. |
Start or transfer service |
Application, two IDs, ownership/lease proof, deposit/fees. |
Email submissions can take up to three business days; Cocoa says it does not offer same-day service. |
|
Water, sewer, or reclaimed main break |
Call 321-433-8400. |
Exact location, cross street, issue type, safety risk. |
Use this for water, sewer, or reclaimed main breaks. |
Past-due warning: a partial payment may not protect service. Cocoa’s Utilities Handbook says the account balance due must be paid in full to avoid disconnection, and payments through processors not directly affiliated with the City may delay receipt.
Official Phone, Address, Hours and Service Area
Hours
Phone: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
City Hall customer visits: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM and 2:00 PM-4:30 PM.
Kiosk: available 24 hours.
Utilities Department
Address:
351 Shearer Blvd.
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-433-8700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Area / customer type |
Why it matters |
Best route |
|---|---|---|
City of Cocoa |
Direct City utility customer service, water/sewer/reclaimed questions, solid-waste discount forms for eligible City customers. |
Customer Service: 321-433-8400. |
Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Rockledge, Port Canaveral and nearby Brevard areas |
Cocoa bills water for many areas outside Cocoa; sewer or other services may be provided by another utility. |
Use Cocoa for water bill questions; use listed sewer utility for sewer-credit questions if outside Cocoa sewer. |
Titusville wholesale, KSC, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Patrick Space Force Base |
Cocoa’s water-treatment page identifies broad service and wholesale/custom regional customers. |
Follow your local bill/account route first, then Cocoa customer service if bill is Cocoa Water. |
Water-quality questions |
Use water-quality report, water-quality complaint form, or Utilities Department contacts depending on issue. |
Customer Service: 321-433-8400; paper CCR requests: UtilWaterQuality@cocoafl.gov / 321-433-8705. |
Water/sewer/reclaimed main break |
Main breaks are time-sensitive and should not be reported only by email. |
Call 321-433-8400. |
Bill Pay, Login, Phone Pay, ACH and Kiosk
Online Login
View account details, bills, history, e-statements and online payment options.
ACH Auto Draft
Submit Automatic Debit Agreement with voided check/direct deposit form.
Email: autopay@cocoafl.gov.
24-Hour Kiosk
South entrance of City Hall, 65 Stone St.
Cash/check payments are free; card payments have processor fee.
Open official online services
Start from Cocoa’s official Online City Services page or go directly to First Billing. Do not use random third-party bill sites when the payment is urgent.
Use the full account number
For mailed checks and account matching, Cocoa tells customers to include the full account number, including the dash.
Do not click payment twice
Cocoa warns not to click “Complete Transaction” more than once for each account because it may result in multiple charges. If unsure, call 321-433-8400 to ask whether payment processed.
Call after disconnected-service payment
If water was disconnected due to nonpayment, the account holder must contact Utility Customer Service after payment is made to request restoration.
Payment method |
Official detail |
Best for |
Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
Online First Billing |
Third-party payment processor linked from Cocoa’s website; convenience fee applies. |
Fast online pay, e-bill, account history, current bill copy. |
Do not double-submit transaction. |
Phone payment |
Call 321-433-8400 and select option 1. |
IVR card payment without website. |
Stay on line until confirmation is complete. |
Mail |
City of Cocoa, P.O. Box 1270, Cocoa, FL 32923-1270. |
Normal bills with enough mailing time. |
Mailing directly to City Hall can delay processing. |
ACH bank draft |
ACH form says the first bill after submission is pre-noted/tested; if successful, ACH applies on following bill and drafts approximately 14 days from bill date. |
Customers who want automatic bank withdrawal. |
Void check or direct-deposit form required; deposit slips are not accepted. |
24-hour kiosk |
Located near south entrance of City Hall; accepts cash, check/money order, and card; provides receipt. |
After-hours payment with receipt. |
Card fee applies; if service interrupted, call customer service after full payment. |
Drop box/drop slot |
Located by kiosk near south entrance of City Hall. |
Check/money order drop-off. |
No cash payments permitted. |
Cash payment at City Hall |
Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, Cocoa no longer gives pennies as change for cash payments; extra cents may be credited to account. |
In-person payment users. |
Use electronic payment to avoid rounding. |
Official bill pay links:
Start, Transfer, Terminate or Update Service
Start / transfer checklist
- Completed Request for Service Application.
- Two valid forms of identification.
- Government-issued photo ID.
- Second ID with name printed/embossed, such as Social Security card, insurance card, passport, voter registration, or vehicle registration.
- No credit/debit cards accepted as ID.
Ownership / tenancy proof
- Established owner: recorded deed.
- New purchase: signed ALTA statement or notarized deed.
- Before closing: fully executed sales contract may allow temporary water service.
- Tenant: valid lease with owner and tenant signatures visible.
- No lease: notarized owner authorization form.
Processing reality
- Deposits and service initiation fee are due at account setup.
- Email applications may take up to three business days.
- Cocoa says it does not offer same-day service.
- For next-business-day service, appear in person with required documents and photo ID.
- Prior utility debts may block connection.
Service task |
Official action |
Where to send / go |
|---|---|---|
New or transferred service |
Use Request for Service Application and include all documentation. |
Email customerservice@cocoafl.gov or visit 65 Stone St. |
Terminate service |
Account holder must request termination using the Termination of Service Request form. |
Submit with government-issued photo ID. |
Mailing address update |
Use Account Holder Contact Update form. |
Submit through Water Customer Service forms. |
Owner authorizes tenant |
Use Letter of Authorization if no valid lease is available or owner is authorizing service. |
May require notarization and owner/agent proof. |
Deposit release to new owner |
Use Relinquishing Deposits Authorization. |
Submit signed form with supporting documentation. |
Public-records warning: Cocoa’s forms page notes Florida’s broad public-records law. Written communications and email addresses may be public records unless exempt.
2026 Utility Rates, Payment Fees and Common Charges
Rate schedule
Schedule A is updated October 2025.
Water base
5/8 x 3/4 inch meter: $17.66 inside Cocoa; $19.43 outside Cocoa.
Sewer base
5/8 x 3/4 inch meter: $21.18 inside Cocoa; $26.48 outside Cocoa.
Late fee
$5 or 1.5% per month, whichever is greater.
Charge / rule |
Official amount |
Why user cares |
|---|---|---|
Water monthly base, 5/8 x 3/4 |
$17.66 inside Cocoa; $19.43 outside Cocoa. |
Common residential base water charge. |
Sewer monthly base, 5/8 x 3/4 |
$21.18 inside Cocoa; $26.48 outside Cocoa. |
Common residential sewer base charge if connected to Cocoa sewer. |
Water consumption inside Cocoa |
$4.09, $8.04, $11.43, $14.90 per 1,000 gallons by tier. |
Use meter size/tier table for exact usage tier. |
Water consumption outside Cocoa |
$4.50, $8.84, $12.57, $16.39 per 1,000 gallons by tier. |
Outside-city customers pay different water rates. |
Sewer consumption |
$8.58 inside Cocoa; $10.73 outside Cocoa per 1,000 gallons; residential service caps at 12,000 gallons. |
High winter or indoor usage can affect sewer cost. |
Online/kiosk card convenience fee |
$2.99 per transaction up to $300; 2.65% for transactions over $300 up to $15,000. |
Fee applies through third-party payment processor/card route. |
Service initiation |
$45 next business day; $90 same day if available and unauthorized-consumption owner meter bills. |
Cocoa says start-service email processing can still take up to three business days. |
Service call |
$36 during regular business hours; $78 after hours. |
Ask before requesting non-emergency field visit. |
High-consumption application processing |
$15 if adjustment is granted. |
Include in expected bill review cost. |
Delinquency processing |
$70. |
Ask if it has already been added to the payoff amount. |
Returned payment |
$25 up to $50; $30 if $50.01-$300; $40 or 5%, whichever is greater, if over $300. |
Returned payments can trigger cash-only status and fast disconnection rules. |
Data log report |
$45, only available on digital/smart meters. |
Useful for investigating high use when smart meter data is available. |
Official rate links:
Late Bill, Returned Payment, Disconnection or Restoration
Past-due basics
- Bills are due 20 days from issuance.
- Failure to receive a bill does not avoid payment responsibility.
- Late fee is $5 or 1.5% per month, whichever is greater.
- Partial payments apply to oldest receivable first.
- Balance must be paid in full to avoid disconnection.
Returned payment risk
- Returned payment notice gives 10 days to substitute cash or money order.
- Returned payment can add fee and delinquency processing.
- Payment returned after preventing/restoring delinquency can trigger immediate disconnect/lock/removal without 10-day grace.
- Two returned payments in 12 months can create cash-only status for one year.
Water disconnected?
- Pay the full account balance.
- Call 321-433-8400 after payment.
- Account holder must request restoration.
- Same-day restoration is not guaranteed.
- Keep receipt/confirmation ready.
Water, Sewer or Reclaimed Main Break: What to Call
Main-break phone
Cocoa lists this number to report water, sewer, or reclaimed main breaks.
Use for
Water bubbling/gushing, sewer backup, reclaimed main break, sudden no-water issue, or unsafe water flow.
Give details
Address, cross street, direction of water flow, color/odor, pressure/no-water, photos only if safe.
Problem |
Call / action |
What to say |
|---|---|---|
Water main break |
Call 321-433-8400. |
“Water is bubbling/gushing at [address/cross street]. It started around [time].” |
Sewer backup or overflow |
Call 321-433-8400. |
“Sewer is backing up/overflowing at [location]. It is [inside/outside/street/manhole].” |
Reclaimed main break |
Call 321-433-8400. |
“Possible reclaimed main break at [location]. Water is [flowing/ponding].” |
Boil water notice |
Check official Boil Water Notices / Alert Center. |
Use bottled or boiled water if your address is under an active notice. |
After-hours reclaimed issue |
Reclaimed page lists 321-433-8400 for emergencies or after-hours. |
Explain it is a reclaimed water issue and give exact location. |
High Bill, Meter Reading, Leak Test and High-Consumption Credit
15-minute meter test
Turn off all water inside/outside, record meter, wait 15 minutes, then record again. If the meter records use, a leak is likely.
Toilet dye test
Put food coloring in toilet tank, wait 10 minutes without flushing. Color in bowl means a silent leak.
Credit application
High use must be at least 50% above six-month average, calculated credit at least $50, repair completed, receipts submitted.
Check |
Official guidance |
What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
Bill comparison |
Compare current bill with previous month and same period from prior years; check penalties, deposits, one-time fees and longer billing cycle. |
Prior bills, current bill, dates in billing cycle. |
Meter test |
Record meter, wait 15 minutes with no water use, record again. Monthly waste estimate: 15-minute usage × 2,880. |
Meter photos before/after, exact time, note no water was used. |
Service line leak |
Leaks between meter and home are often homeowner responsibility; leaks from meter or main-to-meter pipes are utility responsibility. Contact utility before repair attempt. |
Wet soil, meter box water, plumber opinion, photos. |
Faucets |
Slow drip every two seconds can waste more than 1,000 gallons per year; each drip per minute is about 35 gallons per year. |
Repair date, fixture type, receipt. |
Toilets |
20%-35% of residential toilets leak to some degree; many leaks are silent. |
Dye test result, flapper/fill-valve repair proof. |
Irrigation |
Check wet valve boxes, missing/broken heads, timer, rain sensor and recent schedule changes. |
Irrigation repair receipt and controller schedule. |
Pool or hot tub |
Check recent fill/drain and whether water level drops more than 1/4 inch per week. |
Pool dates and any leak test. |
High Consumption Credit |
Email completed application/receipts to wateradjustment@cocoafl.org; no water credit for pool fills or landscape improvements. |
Account number, phone, email, service address, bill date, repair date, receipts, reason. |
Sewer credit outside Cocoa sewer |
Cocoa says sewer credits are for Cocoa residents on Cocoa sewer only; other areas must contact their sewer utility. |
Brevard County 321-633-2092; Rockledge 321-221-7540; Cape Canaveral 321-868-1220; Cocoa Beach 321-868-3253. |
Water Quality, CCR, Boil Notices and Lead Service Lines
2025 report
Cocoa Utilities announced the 2025 Water Quality Report as the newest report and points customers to cocoafl.gov/waterqualityreport.
Large service area
Cocoa drinking water serves over 85,000 accounts in Brevard County, including Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Rockledge and multiple Space Coast areas.
Paper copy
If you need a paper water-quality report, request one by emailing UtilWaterQuality@cocoafl.gov or calling 321-433-8705.
Concern |
Official detail |
User action |
|---|---|---|
Annual Water Quality Report |
EPA requires community water systems to deliver a Consumer Confidence Report; Cocoa publishes it online each year. |
Open official Water Quality Reports page or cocoafl.gov/waterqualityreport. |
Water quality complaint |
Cocoa forms page says the Utility Water Customer Contact Complaint is for water quality only; all other concerns should go to Customer Service. |
Use complaint form for quality issue; call 321-433-8400 for billing/service issues. |
Boil Water Notice |
Boil Water Notices page includes an Alert Center; official page stated no alerts at the time crawled. |
Check the page before assuming a social-media notice applies to your address. |
Annual disinfectant maintenance |
Cocoa’s 2026 notice said the utility temporarily adjusted disinfection from Feb. 21, 2026 to Mar. 21, 2026 and noted fish/aquarium, dialysis and other sensitive users may need to take action. |
Watch annual maintenance notices if you manage aquariums, dialysis equipment, medical processes or sensitive systems. |
Lead service line inventory |
Cocoa developed an inventory of public-side and private-side service line materials: lead, non-lead, galvanized requiring replacement, or lead status unknown. |
Use lookup map, search address, then submit survey if you can verify private-side material. |
Who identifies what? |
Cocoa says it will determine material from water main to meter; customers can help verify material on private property. |
Use “How to determine your water service line material” guidance and survey. |
Official water-quality links:
Irrigation Rules, Reclaimed Water and Conservation
Do not water midday
Irrigation is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM under the St. Johns River Water Management District guidelines used by Cocoa.
Daylight Saving Time
Second Sunday in March through first Sunday in November: irrigation is limited to two days per week on scheduled days.
Eastern Standard Time
First Sunday in November through second Sunday in March: irrigation is limited to one day per week on scheduled days.
Watering situation |
Official rule / exception |
Practical action |
|---|---|---|
DST odd-numbered / no address |
Wednesday and Saturday if needed. |
Do not water between 10 AM and 4 PM. |
DST even-numbered address |
Thursday and Sunday if needed. |
Limit to no more than 0.75 inch per zone per irrigation day. |
DST commercial |
Tuesday and Friday if needed. |
Use schedule and avoid midday prohibition. |
EST odd-numbered / no address |
Saturday if needed. |
Winter schedule is once per week. |
EST even-numbered address |
Sunday if needed. |
Winter schedule is once per week. |
Micro-spray, micro-jet, drip or bubbler |
Allowed anytime. |
Still avoid runoff and overspray. |
New landscape |
Allowed any time of day for first 30 days, then every other day for next 30 days, minimum amount necessary. |
Keep receipts/installation date if questioned. |
Reclaimed water |
Use of water from a reclaimed water system is allowed anytime. |
Do not confuse reclaimed water with potable irrigation meter billing. |
Google Map: Cocoa Water Customer Service
Use this map for City Hall Water Customer Service at 65 Stone St. The Utilities Department is at 351 Shearer Blvd., and the 24-hour payment kiosk/drop box is near the south entrance of City Hall.
Location |
Address |
Use for |
|---|---|---|
Water Customer Service / City Hall |
65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922 |
Billing help, service forms, in-person account help, kiosk/drop box. |
Utilities Department |
351 Shearer Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 |
Utilities Department administration, water/wastewater operations routing. |
Payment mailing address |
City of Cocoa, P.O. Box 1270, Cocoa, FL 32923-1270 |
Mail bill payment with stub or full account number including dash. |
Payment kiosk / drop slot |
South entrance of City Hall, 65 Stone St. |
24-hour kiosk payments and no-cash drop slot. |
Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility |
375 N. Cocoa Blvd. |
Reclaimed/wastewater system operation or water-quality routing listed on reclaimed page. |
Cocoa FL Water Utilities FAQ
What is the Cocoa FL Water Utilities phone number?
Call City of Cocoa Water Customer Service at 321-433-8400. Use the same number to report a water, sewer, or reclaimed main break.
Where do I pay my Cocoa water bill online?
Use the official Cocoa online bill-pay route at cocoafl.firstbilling.com or start from Cocoa’s Online City Services page. Online payments use a third-party processor and a convenience fee applies.
How do I pay my Cocoa water bill by phone?
Call 321-433-8400 and select option 1. Credit card payments are processed through the Interactive Voice Response system.
What is the Cocoa Water Customer Service address?
Water Customer Service is at 65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922. The Utilities Department is at 351 Shearer Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922.
What are Cocoa Water Customer Service hours?
Phone hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. City Hall customer visits are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Does Cocoa have a 24-hour payment kiosk?
Yes. The utility payment kiosk is near the south entrance of City Hall at 65 Stone St. It accepts cash, check and card payments and provides receipts. Card payments have processor fees.
What should I do if my water was disconnected after nonpayment?
Pay the full account balance, then the account holder must call 321-433-8400 to request restoration. Same-day restoration is not guaranteed.
How do I start Cocoa water service?
Submit the Request for Service Application with two forms of ID, proof of ownership or tenancy, and deposits/service initiation fee. Email submissions may take up to three business days, and Cocoa says it does not offer same-day service.
Can Cocoa adjust my bill for a leak?
Possibly. The High Consumption Water-Sewer Credit Application requires high usage at least 50% above the six-month average, calculated credit of at least $50, completed repair, and repair receipts. A $15 processing fee applies if an adjustment is granted.
Where can I check my service line material?
Use Cocoa’s Lead and Copper Program service-line lookup map. The inventory lists public-side and private-side material as lead, non-lead, galvanized requiring replacement, or lead status unknown.
30-Second Cocoa Utilities Checklist
Pay/login: use First Billing; full account number including dash; do not click Complete Transaction twice.
Call: 321-433-8400 for customer service, phone payment option 1, and water/sewer/reclaimed main breaks.
Disconnected: pay full balance, then account holder calls 321-433-8400; restoration is not automatic or guaranteed same day.
Start service: application + two IDs + ownership/lease proof + deposits; email may take three business days; no same-day service.
High bill: compare bill, run 15-minute meter test, dye-test toilets, check irrigation/pool, repair leak, then submit credit application with receipts.

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