Pay a Hillsboro Water Bill, Confirm Your Provider, Get Assistance, or Report a Water Emergency
Hillsboro water customers should not use New York City water links. The correct local resources are from the City of Hillsboro, Oregon Utility Billing and Water Department pages.
Use this guide to pay through the official portal, call Utility Billing, check whether your provider is Hillsboro Water or Tualatin Valley Water District, request assistance, start or stop service, use the drop box, or report an urgent water issue.
Hillsboro Utility Billing Quick Facts
Choose the Hillsboro Utility Task You Need
A Hillsboro water bill search can mean different things. You may need to pay a utility bill, find your water provider, ask for bill relief, report a leak, or start/stop service. Choose the right path before you pay.
Before Paying: Confirm Your Hillsboro Water Provider
This is the most important local detail for Hillsboro. The City says your water provider is either the Hillsboro Water Department or Tualatin Valley Water District. Paying the wrong provider can delay posting and create billing confusion.
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Look at your bill logo and provider name.
If the bill says City of Hillsboro or Hillsboro Utility Billing, use the City payment options in this guide. -
Check the service address.
Some Hillsboro-area addresses may not be billed directly by the Hillsboro Water Department. -
Use the official provider page.
Start from the provider listed on your bill rather than a search-result payment ad. -
Call if unsure.
Call Hillsboro Utility Billing at 503-681-6163 if you need help confirming whether the City bills your address.
How to Pay Your Hillsboro Utility Bill Online
The City of Hillsboro’s online payment portal lets customers pay utility bills, manage accounts, use mobile payment, set up recurring payment options, view and pay multiple accounts, and use one-time payment features.
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Open the official City Pay Bills page.
Start here: City of Hillsboro Pay Bills Online. -
Select Pay Utility Bill.
The City links to the official utility customer portal from this page. -
Have your account and customer number ready.
The City also requires this information for phone payment, so keep your current bill nearby. -
Review the service address and charges.
Hillsboro bills may include drinking water, sanitary sewer, surface water management, transportation utility fee and other location-specific fees. -
Save confirmation.
Keep your confirmation number, receipt email or screenshot until the payment posts to your account.
Hillsboro Utility Bill Payment Options
Hillsboro offers several payment methods. Choose based on timing: online or phone payment is better for faster action, while mail and drop box payments are better for non-urgent bills.
Payment method |
Official detail |
Best practical use |
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Online portal |
Best for regular payments, mobile payment, recurring payments and one-time payment. |
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Pay by phone |
Available 24/7 through the automated phone payment system. Have account and customer number ready. |
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In person |
Hillsboro Civic Center, 1st Floor, Room C135, 150 E Main Street |
Best for account confusion, payment-plan questions, assistance, or in-person help. |
Drop box |
Civic Center south parking lot near SE Washington Street and Main Street |
Useful for check payments when the bill is not urgent. Include your payment stub. |
Mail with payment stub |
City of Hillsboro Utility Billing, PO Box 3838, Portland OR 97208-3838 |
Use when mailing with the bottom payment stub from your bill. |
Mail without payment stub |
City of Hillsboro Utility Billing, 150 E Main St., Hillsboro OR 97123 |
Use when you do not have the payment stub. Include account details clearly. |
Hillsboro Utility Assistance, Flexible Payment Plans and Bill Relief
Hillsboro’s utility assistance page gives customers practical options when they are behind on a bill. The City says qualifying customers may be able to use flexible payment plans or bill relief.
Help type |
What Hillsboro says |
What to prepare |
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Flexible Payment Plan |
Available for customers who cannot pay a current bill on time or need flexibility for a past-due balance, if eligibility rules are met. |
Current bill, past-due amount, income/budget notes, payment dates you can realistically meet. |
Bill Relief |
May be available for customers enrolled in certain government assistance programs or meeting income qualifications. |
Proof of program participation or income verification, account details and customer contact information. |
Community Partners |
Eligibility may be verified through partners such as Community Action, Centro Cultural and Salvation Army. |
Documents requested by the partner, bill copy and identification details. |
Community Resources |
Other resources may include reduced garbage rates, energy and rent assistance, food pantries and weatherization programs. |
Household size, income, utility bill, rental documents and contact information. |
Start, Stop or Cancel Hillsboro Utility Service
If you are moving into Hillsboro, leaving a property, or changing account responsibility, use Utility Billing service resources before your move date. Do not wait until the same day if you need billing or account verification.
Service need |
Best first step |
Prepare this |
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Start service |
Use Utility Billing start service resources or call 503-681-6163. |
Service address, start date, account holder details, phone/email and billing address. |
Stop or cancel service |
Use the City’s shut off/cancel service option or call Utility Billing before move-out. |
Account number, stop date, forwarding address and final bill payment plan. |
Transfer or ownership change |
Ask Utility Billing whether your situation needs a new account or service update. |
Old address, new address, lease/closing date and responsible-party details. |
South Hillsboro customer |
Review whether location-specific charges appear on the bill. |
Current bill, address, account number and questions about Community Service Fee or other charges. |
Report a Hillsboro Water Emergency or Water Issue
Billing questions and water emergencies are different. If you have a water line break, major leak, pressure issue, water outage or urgent water concern, use the Water Department emergency contacts.
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Identify what you are seeing.
Is it a street leak, water outage, pressure issue, meter leak, water quality concern, or leak inside your property? -
Call the correct emergency number.
Use 503-615-6700 during business hours and 503-615-6775 after hours. -
Give an exact location.
Share the service address, cross street, nearby landmark, meter location or visible leak location. -
Keep people away from unsafe areas.
Avoid flooded roads, open meter boxes, sinkholes, slippery sidewalks or water near electrical equipment. -
Document safely.
Take photos or video only if it is safe. Keep notes if the issue later affects your bill.
High Hillsboro Utility Bill Checklist
A Hillsboro utility bill can include more than drinking water. Depending on where you live, it may include sanitary sewer, surface water management, transportation utility fee and other charges. Before assuming the water meter is wrong, separate the bill into parts.
Have this ready before calling Utility Billing
- Account and customer number.
- Current bill and previous bill.
- Payment confirmation if you recently paid.
- Leak repair receipt, photos or plumber invoice if a leak was found.
- Notes about irrigation, outdoor watering, guests, tenants or appliance changes.
- Question about which bill line increased: water, sewer, surface water or another fee.
Water Quality, Leaks, Rebates and Water Provider Tools
Hillsboro’s Water Department provides more than utility billing. The official Water Department page includes water leaks, rebates, drinking water information, water alerts, developers and contractors, and provider lookup guidance.
Official Hillsboro Water and Utility Billing Links
Use these official resources for payment, billing, assistance, emergency contact, water quality, water alerts and provider questions.
Official City page linking to Pay Utility Bill and other City payment options.
Open payment pageOfficial page for start/stop service, payment options, assistance, contact details and bill charges.
Open Utility BillingOnline payment portal, phone payment, in-person counter, drop box and mail instructions.
Open payment optionsFlexible payment plans, bill relief, income/program eligibility and community partner verification.
Open assistanceWater quality, leaks, rebates, water alerts, provider lookup and Water Department contact details.
Open Water DepartmentWater Department emergency contacts and Utility Billing contact details.
Open contact pageMap to Hillsboro Civic Center Utility Billing
Hillsboro Utility Billing is located at the Civic Center, 150 E Main Street, First Floor, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. The Utility Billing counter is listed as Room C135 on the payment options page.
Hillsboro Water Department FAQs
How do I pay my Hillsboro Oregon water bill online?
Use the official City of Hillsboro Pay Bills Online page and choose Pay Utility Bill. The City links to its official utility customer payment portal from that page.
What is the Hillsboro Utility Billing phone number?
Call 503-681-6163 for utility billing, pay-by-phone, start/stop service, bill assistance, payment plans and account questions.
Can I pay my Hillsboro utility bill by phone?
Yes. The City says you can pay 24/7 by calling 503-681-6163 and having your account and customer number ready.
Where can I pay a Hillsboro utility bill in person?
Pay in person at the Hillsboro Civic Center, Utility Billing Counter, 1st Floor, Room C135, 150 E Main Street, Hillsboro OR 97123.
Does Hillsboro have a utility payment drop box?
Yes. The City lists a payment drop box in the Civic Center south parking lot near SE Washington Street and Main Street.
Who do I call for a Hillsboro water emergency?
For business-hours emergencies, call 503-615-6700. For after-hours emergencies, call 503-615-6775 and enter your phone number for a call back.
Can I get help paying my Hillsboro utility bill?
Yes. Hillsboro offers utility assistance options, including flexible payment plans and bill relief for qualifying customers. Call Utility Billing at 503-681-6163 or visit the official Utility Assistance page.
Does every Hillsboro resident use Hillsboro Water Department?
No. The City says your provider is either Hillsboro Water Department or Tualatin Valley Water District. Check the provider name printed on your bill before paying.
Why is my Hillsboro utility bill higher than usual?
Check whether the increase is from drinking water, sanitary sewer, surface water management, transportation utility fee, irrigation, a running toilet, hidden leak or an unpaid prior balance.
What charges can appear on a Hillsboro utility bill?
Depending on where you live, charges may include drinking water, sanitary sewer, surface water management, transportation utility fee and a community service fee for South Hillsboro customers.
Is WaterBillGuide.us the official Hillsboro Water Department website?
No. WaterBillGuide.us is an independent informational guide. It does not process payments, access customer accounts, approve assistance, restore service or represent the City of Hillsboro.
Best Next Step for Hillsboro Water Customers
If your provider is the City of Hillsboro and your bill is normal, use the official Pay Utility Bill portal or call 503-681-6163. If you are behind, ask about utility assistance before the account gets worse. If there is a water emergency, call the Water Department emergency numbers instead of using a payment page.
Editorial Review and Independent Guide Disclaimer
This replacement article was written specifically for Hillsboro, Oregon using official City of Hillsboro Utility Billing and Water Department resources. It corrects the previous page problem where New York City water links and addresses were used for a Hillsboro article.
WaterBillGuide.us is not the City of Hillsboro, Hillsboro Water Department or Tualatin Valley Water District. We do not process payments, access accounts, approve assistance, restore service or dispatch water crews. For account-specific help, use the official City resources listed above.
Official resources checked include City of Hillsboro Pay Bills Online, Utility Billing, Payment Options, Utility Assistance, Water Department and Contact Water Staff pages.

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The content on WaterBillGuide.us is researched and prepared by our editorial team. Our writers and researchers review publicly available information from official utility websites and service portals to create clear, step-by-step informational guides.
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