Pay a Flint Water Bill, Handle a Shut-Off Notice, or Find Water Assistance Safely
City of Flint water and sewer customers should use the official City payment page or InvoiceCloud portal for online card payments. If your account has a shut-off notice, do not treat it like a normal bill because the City gives special instructions for restoration payments.
This guide explains how to pay online, pay by phone, contact Customer Service, handle a shut-off notice, look for water bill assistance, request service line replacement and use official Flint water quality resources.
Start Here: Choose Your Flint Water Bill Situation
A normal water bill, a shut-off notice, a missing payment, an assistance need and a water quality concern should not be handled the same way. Pick the closest situation below.
How to Pay a Flint Water and Sewer Bill Online
The City of Flint online services page says water and sewer bills can be paid online with debit or credit card through InvoiceCloud. Start from the City’s official Pay Water Bill page when possible so you avoid fake or unrelated payment links.
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Open the official Flint payment page.
Start here: City of Flint Pay Water Bill. -
Use the official InvoiceCloud payment system.
The City uses InvoiceCloud for online water and sewer bill payments. -
Keep your bill nearby.
You may need your account number, service address, billing amount and due date. -
Check whether your account has a shut-off notice.
If yes, follow the City’s shut-off notice instructions before paying. -
Save your payment proof.
Keep the confirmation number, receipt email or screenshot until the payment appears on your account.
Flint Shut-Off Notice: Read This Before Paying
A shut-off notice is not the same as a regular monthly bill. The City of Flint Pay Water Bill page gives special instructions for shut-off notices and restoration payments.
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Call Customer Service before paying if the shut-off date is close.
Ask for the correct amount needed and the safest payment method. -
Do not use an e-check on a shut-off notice.
The City says no e-checks are accepted on a shut-off notice. -
If paying on or after the due date, confirm the payment.
The City says customers should contact Customer Service to confirm payment to avoid disconnection or additional fees. -
If cash is needed for restoration, go in person.
The City says cash payments to restore water service should be made in person at the Customer Service Center, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Room 102. -
Keep all proof.
Save receipts, payment confirmations, names, dates and any instructions from staff.
Flint Water Bill Payment and Contact Options
Use the option that matches your situation. Online payment is useful for normal bills. Phone or in-person help is better for shut-off notices, restoration payments, wrong balances and account problems.
Need |
Official option |
Best practical use |
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Pay online |
Normal water/sewer bills paid online by debit or credit card. |
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Pay by phone |
Phone payment when you have account details ready. |
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Billing questions |
Account balance, shut-off notice, payment posting, assistance questions. |
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In-person customer service |
1101 S. Saginaw St., 1st Floor, Flint, MI 48502 |
Cash restoration payment, complex account question or document-based help. |
City Hall general contact |
General City Hall questions, not detailed water billing. |
Water Bill Assistance for Flint Residents
Flint residents who are behind on water bills should check current City announcements and assistance contacts before assuming no help exists. The City has announced water bill assistance programs for eligible residents at different times, including local affordability and emergency assistance options.
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Call Customer Service first.
Ask for the current balance, account status and whether any active assistance program may apply. -
Ask whether applications are open.
Assistance programs can be first come, first served or limited by available funds. -
Prepare documents early.
Programs may require account information, proof of residency, income documents or benefit notices. -
Do not ignore shut-off notices while waiting.
Ask whether you still need a payment plan, partial payment or confirmation step. -
Keep copies of applications and calls.
Save all program documents, receipts, dates, names and confirmation numbers.
Flint Water Service Line Replacement Help
Flint is unusual because water billing, water quality and lead service line replacement questions often overlap. The City says service line replacement is done at no cost to residents when qualifying service line materials are found, and an active water account is required for the replacement program.
Flint Water Quality Reports, Lead Information and Safe Habits
Because Flint water quality remains a high-trust topic, always use official City and State sources instead of random social posts or outdated summaries. The City publishes annual water quality reports, and the State of Michigan maintains a Flint water information page.
High Flint Water Bill Checklist Before You Pay Twice or Dispute
A high Flint water and sewer bill can come from real usage, a missed payment, a shut-off notice amount, a leak, billing-cycle timing, restored service charges or a payment that has not posted. Separate the problem before paying twice.
Have this ready before calling Flint Customer Service
- Current water/sewer bill and previous bill.
- Account number and service address.
- Payment receipt or confirmation number if you already paid.
- Shut-off notice, if you received one.
- Dates when usage changed or a leak was found.
- Repair receipts, plumber invoice or photos if a leak was repaired.
- Assistance application notes or case numbers if you applied for help.
Official Flint Water Bill Links and Contacts
Use these official City and State resources for payments, customer service, assistance, service line replacement and water quality information.
Official City page for paying a Flint water and sewer bill online.
Open Pay Water BillOfficial online payment portal used for Flint water, sewer and tax payments after online bill pay restoration.
Open InvoiceCloudOfficial phone, pay-by-phone number, address, fax and office hours.
Open Customer ServiceOfficial city water and utility information page with billing customer service details.
Open Utilities and WaterOfficial request page for water service line inspection and replacement.
Request replacementCity announcement with assistance phone numbers for eligible residents when program resources are available.
Open assistance infoMap to Flint Customer Service Center
The City lists Customer Service at 1101 S. Saginaw St., 1st Floor, Flint, MI 48502. The Pay Water Bill page also references Room 102 for cash payments to restore water service.
Flint Water Bill FAQs
How do I pay my Flint water bill online?
Use the official City of Flint Pay Water Bill page or InvoiceCloud payment portal. The City says water and sewer bills can be paid online with debit or credit card.
What is the Flint water bill customer service number?
Call Customer Service at 810-766-7015.
What is the Flint water bill pay-by-phone number?
The City Customer Service page lists pay by phone at 877-524-0361.
Where is Flint Customer Service located?
Customer Service is listed at 1101 S. Saginaw St., 1st Floor, Flint, MI 48502. The City Pay Water Bill page also references Room 102 for cash payments to restore water service.
What should I do if I have a Flint water shut-off notice?
Contact Customer Service at 810-766-7015 for the correct amount needed. The City says no e-checks are accepted on a shut-off notice, and customers paying on or after the due date should confirm payment with Customer Service.
Can I use e-check to restore Flint water service after a shut-off notice?
No. The City Pay Water Bill page says no e-checks are accepted on a shut-off notice.
Is water bill assistance available in Flint?
The City has announced water bill assistance programs for eligible Flint residents at different times. Call Customer Service at 810-766-7015 and check current City announcements or local assistance contacts to verify active program availability.
How do I request Flint water service line replacement?
Use the official City Request Service Line Replacement resource. The City says eligible replacement work is done at no cost to residents and requires an active water account.
Where can I find Flint water quality information?
Use the City’s annual water quality report, Progress Report on Flint Water, and the State of Michigan Flint Water page for official water quality and lead monitoring updates.
What should I do if my Flint water bill is unusually high?
Check payment posting, shut-off notice amount, leaks, billing-cycle timing, service restoration charges and prior balances. Gather receipts and bills before calling Customer Service.
Is Flint Township water billing the same as City of Flint water billing?
No. City of Flint and Flint Township are separate. Use the provider name and address printed on your bill before paying.
Is WaterBillGuide.us the official City of Flint website?
No. WaterBillGuide.us is an independent informational guide. It does not process payments, access accounts, restore service, approve assistance or represent the City of Flint.
Best Next Step for Flint Water Customers
If your bill is normal, use the official City Pay Water Bill page or InvoiceCloud and save your confirmation. If you have a shut-off notice, call Customer Service first and follow the special restoration payment instructions. If you need help paying, check current City assistance resources before the account becomes urgent.
Editorial Review and Independent Guide Disclaimer
This replacement article was written specifically for City of Flint, Michigan water and sewer customers using official City of Flint Customer Service, Pay Water Bill, Online Services, Utilities and Water, water assistance, service line replacement and water quality resources.
WaterBillGuide.us is not the City of Flint. We do not process payments, access water accounts, restore service, approve assistance, replace service lines, test water or make billing decisions. For account-specific help, contact City of Flint Customer Service directly.
Official resources checked include City of Flint Pay Water Bill, Customer Service, Online Services, Utilities and Water, water bill assistance announcements, Request Service Line Replacement, Get The Lead Out, Progress Report on Flint Water, annual water quality reports and Michigan’s Flint Water page.

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