Hillsboro Water Department – Pay Bill, Contact & Services Guide

Hillsboro Oregon Utility Billing Guide

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.

Provider check first: In Hillsboro, your drinking water provider may be either the Hillsboro Water Department or Tualatin Valley Water District. Check your bill before paying.
Urgent water issue? During business hours, call 503-615-6700. After hours, call 503-615-6775 and enter your phone number for a call back.

Hillsboro Utility Billing Quick Facts

Utility Billing 503-681-6163 Bill payment, start/stop service, assistance and account questions.
Office 150 E Main Street Civic Center, 1st Floor, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
Business Hours 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays.
Water Department 503-615-6700 Water Department and business-hours emergency contact.

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.

I need to pay online Use the official City payment portal and have your utility bill details ready. Payment steps
I am not sure who bills me Confirm whether your provider is Hillsboro Water or Tualatin Valley Water District. Provider check
I need more time to pay Hillsboro offers flexible payment plans and bill relief for qualifying customers. Assistance options
I want to pay by phone Call 503-681-6163 and have your account and customer number ready. Phone payment
I am moving Start or cancel service through Utility Billing before your move date. Start/stop service
I have a leak or water issue Use the Water Department or emergency contact based on timing. Emergency contacts

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Check the service address.
    Some Hillsboro-area addresses may not be billed directly by the Hillsboro Water Department.
  3. Use the official provider page.
    Start from the provider listed on your bill rather than a search-result payment ad.
  4. Call if unsure.
    Call Hillsboro Utility Billing at 503-681-6163 if you need help confirming whether the City bills your address.
Payment safety note: If your provider is Tualatin Valley Water District, do not pay through Hillsboro’s utility portal. Use the payment instructions from TVWD or the bill itself.

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.

  1. Open the official City Pay Bills page.
    Start here: City of Hillsboro Pay Bills Online.
  2. Select Pay Utility Bill.
    The City links to the official utility customer portal from this page.
  3. Have your account and customer number ready.
    The City also requires this information for phone payment, so keep your current bill nearby.
  4. 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.
  5. Save confirmation.
    Keep your confirmation number, receipt email or screenshot until the payment posts to your account.
Mobile tip: If you are paying on a phone, take one screenshot of the confirmation page and one screenshot of the account balance after payment. This helps if the payment does not appear right away.

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
Online portal
Best for regular payments, mobile payment, recurring payments and one-time payment.
Pay by phone
Available 24/7 through the automated phone payment system. Have account and customer number ready.
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.
Do not mail cash: If you are paying close to the due date or trying to avoid a past-due issue, call Utility Billing before relying on mail or drop box timing.

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.

Start here: Call Utility Billing at 503-681-6163 or visit the official Utility Bill Assistance page if you are behind or cannot pay the full amount.
Help type
What Hillsboro says
What to prepare
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.
Call before collection or shutoff stress: Hillsboro’s flexible payment plan rules may not apply if the account has been sent to debt collection or if a prior plan was defaulted within the last 12 months.

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
Start service
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.

Emergency contacts: Business-hours emergencies: 503-615-6700. After-hours emergencies: 503-615-6775, then enter your phone number for a call back.
  1. Identify what you are seeing.
    Is it a street leak, water outage, pressure issue, meter leak, water quality concern, or leak inside your property?
  2. Call the correct emergency number.
    Use 503-615-6700 during business hours and 503-615-6775 after hours.
  3. Give an exact location.
    Share the service address, cross street, nearby landmark, meter location or visible leak location.
  4. Keep people away from unsafe areas.
    Avoid flooded roads, open meter boxes, sinkholes, slippery sidewalks or water near electrical equipment.
  5. 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.

Drinking water use Compare current water use with previous bills and check whether seasonal irrigation changed.
Sanitary sewer The City bills sewer services, and Clean Water Services is involved in regional sanitary sewer and surface water management.
Surface water charge Storm/surface water charges may appear separately from drinking water usage.
Running toilet A quiet toilet leak can waste water and raise the bill quickly. Use a dye test.
Outdoor leak Check hose bibs, irrigation, garden lines, pressure washing and pool filling.
Payment posting Confirm your last payment posted before paying twice or assuming a balance is new.

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.

Water leaks Use City leak resources to find and fix leaks before they become expensive. Water Department
Water efficiency rebates The City promotes water efficiency rebates that may help customers save water and money. Rebate info
Water alerts Check official alerts if you notice pressure changes, service interruptions or water quality issues. Water alerts
Helpful local note: Hillsboro says its water continues to surpass federal and state water quality standards, but account-specific water quality concerns should still be reported through official City contacts.

Official Hillsboro Water and Utility Billing Links

Use these official resources for payment, billing, assistance, emergency contact, water quality, water alerts and provider questions.

Pay Bills Online

Official City page linking to Pay Utility Bill and other City payment options.

Open payment page
Utility Billing

Official page for start/stop service, payment options, assistance, contact details and bill charges.

Open Utility Billing
Payment Options

Online payment portal, phone payment, in-person counter, drop box and mail instructions.

Open payment options
Utility Assistance

Flexible payment plans, bill relief, income/program eligibility and community partner verification.

Open assistance
Water Department

Water quality, leaks, rebates, water alerts, provider lookup and Water Department contact details.

Open Water Department
Contact Water Staff

Water Department emergency contacts and Utility Billing contact details.

Open contact page

Map 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.

Water Bill Payment, Leak & Utility Help Toolkit

Use this free helper to find the official water bill portal, avoid unsafe payment pages, handle late bills, troubleshoot high usage, prepare start/stop service documents, and contact the utility office with the right details.

Find official payment pages safely
Prepare before late fees or shutoff
Check high bill and leak causes
Useful on every city water guide

Official Water Bill Portal Finder

Enter your city, state, and utility name. This tool creates safe search shortcuts for the official bill pay portal, customer service page, outage line, and start/stop service page.

Safety tip: Use the official city, county, or utility website when paying a water bill. Do not enter card or bank details on a page that only looks like a payment portal but does not clearly identify the official utility.

Safe Water Bill Payment Checklist

Before paying online, use this checklist to reduce the risk of wrong payment, duplicate payment, missed receipt, or third-party confusion.

Important: Some official utilities use third-party processors. That can be normal, but the payment processor should be linked from the official utility website and show clear fee/payment details.

Late Bill, Shutoff Notice & Reconnection Action Plan

Select your situation and get practical next steps. This helps users act quickly without guessing.

Do not wait: If you received a shutoff notice, online payment alone may not stop disconnection. Call the utility billing office and save your confirmation number.

High Water Bill & Leak Troubleshooter

A high bill can be caused by leaks, irrigation, estimated readings, seasonal use, or account/meter issues. Choose the closest problem below.

Quick leak test Turn off all water, then check whether the meter still moves.
Toilet check Put food coloring in tank. If color reaches bowl without flushing, there may be a leak.
Ask utility Request usage history, meter reread, leak adjustment policy, and payment arrangement options.

Start, Stop or Transfer Water Service Checklist

Moving in or out? Choose your situation and prepare the details most utilities commonly request.

Your preparation checklist

Move-out tip: Ask for a final meter read, final bill date, refund/deposit process, and confirmation number when stopping service.

Payment Assistance & Arrangement Finder

If you cannot pay the full water bill, this guide helps you decide what to ask before disconnection or extra fees.

Helpful document list: Keep your account number, photo ID, service address, bill copy, shutoff notice, income proof if needed, repair receipt if leak-related, and payment confirmation numbers.

Water Department Call Script Generator

Generate a clear call or email script before contacting the utility billing office.