Panama City Water Utility 2026: Bill Pay, Login & Phone

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Panama City Water Utility Quick Desk: Pay, Log In, Call, Start Service or Report a Water/Sewer Issue

This guide is for City of Panama City, Florida utility customers. Use it to pay a water, wastewater and garbage bill, register in InvoiceCloud, call Utility Billing, pay by phone, set up ACH or AutoPay, start, transfer or cancel service, understand deposit and same-day activation timing, request payment arrangements, handle disconnection, report water or sewer emergencies, check water quality reports, and avoid confusing Panama City with Panama City Beach or Bay County Utility Services.

Pay / InvoiceCloud Call 850-872-3166 Phone Pay 844-730-0458 Report Concern 850-691-4553

Start Here: What Do You Need?

Utility Billing850-872-3166
Phone payment844-730-0458
City Hall501 Harrison Avenue
Emergency after hours850-872-3112
User intent
Best official action
Have ready
Panama City-specific detail
Pay Panama City water bill online
Use the City’s Online Payments page and select the InvoiceCloud utility bill portal.
Account number, service address, payment method, current bill amount.
Paymentus stopped accepting utility payments as of January 2026, so use InvoiceCloud.
Make one-time online payment
Use InvoiceCloud “One Time Pay” from the City-linked portal.
Utility account number and payment method.
InvoiceCloud says no registration is required for One Time Pay.
Create login / manage account
Register in InvoiceCloud, link your account, and update AutoPay/contact details.
Email, utility account number, phone number, mailing address, payment source.
Former Paymentus AutoPay users should reestablish AutoPay inside InvoiceCloud.
Pay by phone
Call 844-730-0458.
Account number and payment method.
InvoiceCloud lists a $0.50 additional fee for payments by phone on top of applicable card/PayPal fee.
Ask billing/customer-service question
Call Utility Billing at 850-872-3166.
Account number, service address, bill date, confirmation number, question summary.
Utility Billing hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Start, stop, transfer or change account name
Use the Online Utility Service Application or visit Utility Billing at City Hall.
Completed application, picture ID, lease/rental agreement or closing documents, email.
City says staff usually calculates deposit and emails invoice within an hour during 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Same-day service activation
Submit complete application and pay invoice before noon.
Application, ID, proof of occupancy, deposit invoice payment.
Payments received before 12 noon can activate new account the same day.
Close account
Call Customer Service or use the Online Utility Service Form.
Account number, service address, close date, forwarding address.
Accounts close same day if request is before noon; after noon closes next business day.
Report water/sewer/maintenance concern during business hours
Call the Public Works Call Center at 850-691-4553.
Exact address, cross street, issue type, photo if safe, callback number.
This is for system/field concerns, not routine billing login help.
After-hours urgent water/sewer issue
Call 850-872-3112.
Address, nearest cross street, water flow/sewer issue, property impact, phone number.
Use after-hours routing for urgent water/sewer issues outside normal business hours.

Provider check: This article is for City of Panama City, Florida utility billing. If your bill says Panama City Beach, Bay County Utility Services, Callaway, Parker, Lynn Haven, Springfield, apartment billing, HOA billing, private well/septic or another provider, use the provider printed on your bill.

Official Panama City Utility Contact Box

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Utility Billing / Customer Service

City of Panama City Utility Billing
501 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, FL 32402

Phone: 850-872-3166

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Payment Contacts

InvoiceCloud / online payment: use the City’s Online Payments page.

Automated phone payment: 844-730-0458

Customer-service payment questions: 850-872-3166

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Operations / Field Issues

Business-hours concern: 850-691-4553

After-hours urgent issue: 850-872-3112

Utility Operations: 850-872-3165

Official Panama City utility links:

Utility Billing & Customer Service Online Payments Payments / AutoPay Utility Service Application Utilities Division

Bill Pay and Login: InvoiceCloud, Phone, ACH, AutoPay, Mail, City Hall and Drop Box

InvoiceCloud

Use the City-linked InvoiceCloud portal for one-time payment, registration, AutoPay, paperless billing and Pay by Text.

Phone payment

Call 844-730-0458 and have your utility account number ready.

ACH / e-check

Electronic check payments online have no service fee. City ACH draft also requires the ACH form and bank documentation.

Paymentus warning

Paymentus is no longer operational for Panama City utility payments as of January 2026.

Start from the City website

Go to Online Payments and choose Utility/Water Bill. This avoids wrong-city portals, search ads and outdated Paymentus links.

Use One Time Pay or register

Use One Time Pay for a quick payment. Register in InvoiceCloud if you want AutoPay, paperless billing, account management, Pay by Text, or to update contact/payment information.

Check service fee and posting time

Credit, debit and PayPal-branded transactions have a $1.75 service fee. ACH/EFT has no service fee. Payments process at the close of the business day; weekend and holiday payments process at the end of the next business day.

Call if payment is tied to a notice

If you received a disconnect notice and already paid, call Utility Billing at 850-872-3166 with the confirmation number so staff can review the account status.

Payment route
Official detail
Best for
Watch for
InvoiceCloud online
City’s required utility payment platform in 2026.
One-time payment, account registration, AutoPay, paperless billing, Pay by Text.
Former Paymentus users must re-register/update payment details in InvoiceCloud.
One Time Pay
InvoiceCloud says no registration is required for One Time Pay.
Fast payment when you have the account number.
Save receipt because guest payment may not show full account history later.
Credit/debit/PayPal brands
$1.75 service fee listed for card and PayPal-branded transactions.
Fast digital payment when fee is acceptable.
Phone card/PayPal payments add another $0.50.
ACH / e-check online
Electronic check payments have no service fee.
Lower-fee online payment.
Enter routing/account information carefully to avoid failed payment.
Automated phone payment
844-730-0458; account number required.
Customers who prefer phone payment or need account balance by phone.
Additional $0.50 fee for phone payments applies where listed by InvoiceCloud.
ACH automatic draft through City
Complete ACH form and provide voided check or bank letter for savings account deductions.
Customers wanting bank withdrawal from checking/savings.
Bill is mailed in advance; review it before funds transfer.
Third-party AutoPay in InvoiceCloud
Credit, debit card or ACH payments can be automatically withdrawn through the payment provider.
Card/e-check recurring payment.
If you enroll through third party, cancel through that third party as well.
Mail
Traditional mail remains an option.
Routine check payment when time allows.
Mail is not ideal for a disconnect notice or late account.
City Hall counter
Customers may visit City offices in person; billing counter is at City Hall.
Payment plus account help, service forms and deposit questions.
Bring bill, ID if service changes are involved, and payment proof if disputing a balance.
After-hours drop box
After-hours drop boxes are located at City Hall, 501 Harrison Avenue.
Check/money-order drop-off outside business hours.
Do not use drop box when immediate confirmation is needed.

2026 login warning: If you were enrolled in Paymentus AutoPay before the change, do not assume your old automatic payment still works. Register in InvoiceCloud, update the payment method, confirm phone/mailing address, and verify AutoPay enrollment.

Payment confirmation script: “I paid City of Panama City utility account [account number] for [service address] on [date/time] by [InvoiceCloud / phone / ACH draft / mail / City Hall / drop box]. My confirmation or check number is [number]. Can you confirm posting, remaining balance, disconnect status and whether any service fee or restoration step remains?”

Start, Stop, Transfer or Change Panama City Utility Service

Start or transfer service

  • Complete the Online Utility Service Application.
  • Attach picture ID.
  • Attach proof of occupancy such as closing documents, lease or rental agreement with signature pages.
  • Watch for deposit invoice emailed by staff.
  • Pay before noon for same-day activation when eligible.

Change name or account

  • Use the online service form or visit Utility Billing at City Hall.
  • Have account number and service address ready.
  • Prepare proof showing responsibility for the property/account.
  • Call 850-872-3166 for deposit requirements before submitting.
  • Keep email confirmations and invoice receipts.

Discontinue service

  • Call Customer Service or use the Online Utility Service Form.
  • Request before noon for same-day closing.
  • Requests after noon close next business day.
  • Provide forwarding address for final balance/refund.
  • Do not rely on a buyer, tenant or landlord to close your account.
Service step
Official detail
What to do carefully
Application
Online process can establish, transfer or cancel commercial or residential utility services.
Complete every field; incomplete applications trigger email correction from staff.
Identity proof
Attach picture ID.
Use a clear image; blurred ID can delay invoice and activation.
Occupancy proof
Attach closing documents, lease or rental agreement including signature pages.
Make sure name and service address match the application.
Deposit invoice
City says deposit invoice is usually emailed within the hour during 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Check spam/junk folder and pay promptly if same-day activation matters.
Same-day start
Once payment is received, new account is activated; payments before noon can activate same day.
Submit early; noon is the key practical cutoff.
Deposit amount
Deposit amounts vary by meter size and whether service area is inside or outside City limits.
Call 850-872-3166 for account-specific deposit amount.
On-site application
Processed weekdays at City Hall from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Arrive before the end of the processing window for service questions.
Deposit refund
Residential deposits are refunded after 24 consecutive months without delinquency or disconnection; if closing account, deposit applies to final balance and remainder is refunded.
Ask whether your account has 24 months of clean payment history.
Close account
Same-day closing if requested before noon; next business day if requested after noon.
Keep final-read/final-bill confirmation.
New construction / never-serviced property
Use Utilities Connection & Impact Application and call 850-691-4553 for new water or sewer connections.
This is different from opening service at a property that already has City utilities.

Move-day tip: Submit online service forms early in the morning, because deposit calculation, emailed invoice, payment posting and noon same-day activation timing all matter.

Service script: “I need to [start / stop / transfer / change name] for City of Panama City utility service at [address] on [date]. I submitted [application/ID/lease/closing document] and paid invoice [number] at [time]. Can you confirm activation, deposit amount, final bill or closing date?”
Online Utility Service Application Utility Billing & Customer Service Online Utility Service Form

Payment Arrangements, Disconnect Notice and Restoring Service

Ask before the due date

If you cannot pay by the date shown on the bill, call Utility Billing. Payment arrangements are handled case by case.

Disconnect notice

If you received a disconnect notice and already paid, call 850-872-3166 so staff can review the account status.

Two-cycle warning

The City’s January 2026 notice says residents are permitted to be up to two billing cycles past due before water service is interrupted.

Account situation
City guidance
Best next action
Cannot pay current bill
Payment arrangements are made case by case.
Call 850-872-3166 before the bill reaches disconnect notice status.
Former Paymentus AutoPay stopped
Paymentus stopped accepting utility payments as of January 2026.
Register in InvoiceCloud, update payment method and confirm AutoPay is active.
Outdated phone/mailing address
City says advance notices include automated reminder calls and mailed past-due notices.
Update phone and mailing address in InvoiceCloud.
Disconnect notice received
Payment made after notice should be reported to Utility Billing.
Call 850-872-3166 with confirmation number.
Service discontinued for nonpayment
Previous unpaid balance plus service fee must be paid before service is reinstated.
Ask the exact service fee and reconnection timing before assuming payment alone restores water.
Disconnection seems incorrect
City says to call Utility Billing if service was discontinued and you believe it was in error.
Have bills, payment receipts, notices and account history ready.
Payment on weekend/holiday
Online payments process at the end of the next business day if paid on weekend/holiday.
Do not assume weekend payment stops Monday field action unless staff confirms.
High bill created past-due balance
Use payment arrangement, temporary forgiveness/high-bill policies where applicable.
Call before ignoring the bill; some relief options require prior balances paid or specific timing.

Restoration caution: If service has been disconnected, paying through InvoiceCloud or phone is only one step. Call Utility Billing with the confirmation number and ask whether the unpaid balance, service fee and field order are complete.

Disconnect script: “My City of Panama City utility account [account number] at [address] has a disconnect notice or was disconnected. I paid [amount] at [time] by [method]. My confirmation is [number]. What balance, service fee or field reconnection step remains?”

High Water Bill, Billing Errors, Estimated Reads and One-Time Lifetime Adjustment

1. Separate lines

Water, wastewater, garbage, prior balance, service fee and payment fee can all affect the total.

2. Check meter/billing history

Compare current usage to the past 12 months and note any estimated or delayed billing.

3. Find cause

Check toilets, irrigation, hose bibs, water heater, wet yard, pool fill and private plumbing.

4. Apply carefully

Some City relief options have strict timing, notarized affidavit, good-standing and payment requirements.

High-bill issue
Official / practical detail
What to do next
Temporary water billing forgiveness policy
City acknowledged MXU malfunctions, software errors, delayed billing cycles and unnoticed estimated billing.
Call Utility Billing if your bill may involve system-related under/over billing.
Under-billed gallons
City policy says it will not pursue back-billing beyond two billing cycles, about 60 days, for under-reported usage caused by system issues.
Ask whether your adjustment involves the temporary forgiveness policy.
Over-billed gallons
If over-billed because of system malfunction, City says credit is applied to the account.
Request review with billing history and meter details.
One-time lifetime adjustment
Available for one extremely high utility bill per meter over account holder’s tenure at the property.
Use only for extraordinary unexplained usage, not leaks, theft, pool fills or temporary forgiveness situations.
Adjustment deadline
Request must be submitted within 90 days of bill due date.
Do not wait for multiple billing cycles to pass.
Usage threshold
Subject bill must be at least six times higher than the past year’s average water usage.
Calculate the past-year average before asking for affidavit.
Account history
Customer needs at least 12 months of billing history on the meter at that property.
New customers may not qualify for this specific adjustment.
Good-standing requirement
Account must be active and in good standing, with no nonpayment interruption or collections placement in previous 12 months.
Resolve prior balances before applying.
Required paperwork
Original completed notarized affidavit must be submitted to Customer Service.
Call 850-872-3166 to obtain the affidavit form and exact submission steps.
Possible credit if approved
50% credit on water portion exceeding past-year average consumption and 100% credit on sewer portion exceeding past-year average consumption.
Ask for written explanation if denied.

High-bill checklist: Before calling, write down the account number, service address, bill month, usage shown, normal monthly usage, whether bill was estimated, any leaks/repairs, whether AutoPay failed, and whether the account had disconnection or collections in the last 12 months.

High-bill script: “My City of Panama City utility bill increased from [normal usage/amount] to [current usage/amount]. The issue may involve [estimated billing / meter transmitter issue / leak / pool fill / unexplained use / Paymentus AutoPay failure]. Can you review my billing history, whether a temporary forgiveness policy applies, and whether I qualify for the one-time lifetime adjustment affidavit?”
One-Time Lifetime Adjustment Payments / Temporary Forgiveness Policy Contact Utility Billing

New Water/Sewer Connections, Impact Fees, Irrigation Meters and Construction Accounts

Existing service vs new connection

Opening an account at a served property is different from applying for a new water or sanitary sewer connection for construction or a never-serviced property.

Connection questions

For new water/sanitary sewer connections, contact 850-691-4553 or use the Utilities Connection & Impact Application.

Impact fee timing

Connection and impact fees are reviewed by Public Works and must be paid before building-permit milestones where applicable.

Connection topic
Official detail
Customer / developer action
New utility connection
Application covers new water or sewer connections, irrigation meters and resizing existing water meters.
Use Utilities Connection & Impact Application, not only the regular billing start-service form.
Public Works review
Applications are reviewed by Underground Utilities to evaluate connection feasibility.
Wait for written explanation if service connection is denied or conditions apply.
Impact fee worksheet
Required if adding fixtures or making a new service connection.
Prepare fixture counts and meter/tap details early.
Meter installation timing
New service connections/meter installation may take up to five weeks after payment of related fees.
Do not schedule occupancy or opening around an unrealistic meter date.
Staking preferred location
Application asks applicants to stake preferred location: green for sewer and blue for water.
Mark field locations before utility review/installation.
Fee-calculation contact
Utilities Plans Coordinator contact is listed for fee calculations.
Call 850-691-4557 for fee-calculation questions if applicable.
Connection after payment
Utilities Administrative Coordinator / Underground Utilities is listed for service connection after payment.
Call 850-872-3165 if fees are paid and installation/connection timing is unclear.
Connection fee payment
Application says water and sewer connection fees can be paid at Utility Billing, 501 Harrison Avenue, 1st floor, Suite 132, by check or money order.
Bring check or money order made out to City of Panama City.
Irrigation meter
Irrigation meter applicants acknowledge Cross-Connection Control Program obligations and backflow responsibility.
Budget for licensed plumber, permit and backflow maintenance/testing.
Construction billing
Standardized bills are water, sewer and garbage; special construction deductions depend on conditions and timely payment.
Mark payment stub “Construction” where eligible and contact Utility Billing if facts change.

Do not confuse two processes: Use the regular Utility Service Application for account activation/transfer/cancellation at an existing served address. Use the Utilities Connection & Impact Application when the property needs new taps, meter installation, meter resizing, irrigation meter or construction-related utility capacity review.

Utilities Connection & Impact Application Utilities Division Service Activation Form

Water Quality, Discolored Water, Boil-Water Notices, Backflow and Sewer Problems

Water quality report

The Utility Operations page links the current annual water quality report and all prior reports.

Discolored water

Discoloration may occur after water main breaks, fires using high water volume or Bay County Water Treatment Plant issues.

Backflow / FOG

Environmental Compliance handles cross-connection programming, backflow preventers and fats, oils and grease questions.

Water / sewer need
Official route
What to do
Report water/sewer concern during business hours
Call 850-691-4553 or email callcenter1@panamacity.gov.
Give exact location, type of concern and callback number.
After-hours urgent water/sewer issue
Call 850-872-3112.
Use for urgent issues outside normal business hours.
Discolored water
Notify Utilities Department at 850-691-4553, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Do not wash clothes while sediments are present because staining can occur.
Boil-water notice
Check City emergency alerts and Utility Operations information.
Follow notice until it is officially rescinded.
Annual water quality report
Use Utility Operations “Annual Water Quality Report.”
Open current PDF first; call Utility Operations for specific questions.
Environmental laboratory
2025 report lists Environmental Laboratory at 850-872-3194, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Use for report/lab context, not bill-payment questions.
Backflow / cross-connection
Environmental Compliance: crossconnect@panamacity.gov or 850-691-4578 for connection-application backflow context.
Keep backflow paperwork separate from utility bill payment.
FOG / grease issue
Environmental Compliance handles Fats, Oils and Grease Program.
Restaurants and food-service businesses should ask before sewer problems become compliance issues.
Sewer backup
Call water/sewer concern line or after-hours urgent number depending timing/severity.
Stop running water, avoid contact, document safely and call quickly.
Utility locate before digging
City is a member of Sunshine State One-Call of Florida.
Call 811 before digging, fence posts, irrigation work or underground repairs.

Discolored-water tip: The City says cloudy or rust-colored water can result from sediments after pressure changes. Avoid washing clothes until the issue clears, then report the problem so the City can flush lines where needed.

Water/sewer concern script: “I need to report [discolored water / water main break / no water / sewer backup / water leak / maintenance concern] at [address/cross street]. It started [time]. It affects [one fixture / entire property / street / neighbors]. My callback number is [phone].”
Utility Operations Utilities Division 2025 Water Quality Report

Panama City vs. Panama City Beach, Bay County, Callaway, Parker, Lynn Haven or Apartment Billing

Before paying: “Panama City water utility” is easy to mix up with Panama City Beach and Bay County Utility Services. Always match the provider name on the bill before entering bank or card details.

If your bill says…
Use this route
Avoid this mistake
City of Panama City / Panama City Utilities / water, wastewater and garbage
Use panamacity.gov, InvoiceCloud, 850-872-3166 and 501 Harrison Avenue.
Do not pay Panama City Beach or Bay County Utility Services by mistake.
Panama City Beach
Use pcbfl.gov Utility Billing / Customer Service.
Do not use Panama City’s InvoiceCloud portal for PCB accounts.
Bay County Utility Services
Use baycountyfl.gov Utility Services and the Bay County account number/payment route.
Do not assume County direct retail accounts are visible to City billing staff.
Callaway, Parker, Lynn Haven, Springfield or other local city
Use the municipality printed on your utility bill.
Do not call Panama City Utility Billing for another city’s account access.
Apartment, condo, HOA or submeter company
Ask whether water/sewer/garbage is direct-billed, allocated, submetered or included in rent/dues.
Do not create a City account unless the City directly bills your unit or property.
Private well or septic
Use licensed well/septic professionals and local health guidance.
Do not call City billing for private pump or septic failure unless you also receive City service.
New construction / impact fees
Use Public Works / Utilities Connection & Impact Application.
Do not use the basic service-transfer form when a new tap or meter installation is needed.
Garbage-only question on City bill
Call Utility Billing first, then route to solid waste if needed.
Do not assume a higher total is water usage without checking garbage/wastewater lines.

Google Map: Panama City Utility Billing at City Hall

Visit note: Utility Billing / Customer Service is at 501 Harrison Avenue. Call 850-872-3166 before visiting if you need deposit amount, InvoiceCloud registration help, same-day activation, service cancellation, disconnect notice review, high-bill affidavit, or payment-posting confirmation.

Route
Address / phone
Use for
Utility Billing / Customer Service
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32402; 850-872-3166
Billing, payment, service start/stop/transfer, deposits, payment arrangements and high-bill review.
City Hall general reference
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-872-3000
General City routing; choose Utility Billing for water-bill issues.
Phone payment
844-730-0458
Automated payment or account balance by phone.
Business-hours water/sewer concern
850-691-4553
Water, sewer or maintenance concern during Monday-Friday business hours.
After-hours urgent issue
850-872-3112
Urgent water or sewer issues outside normal business hours.
Utility Operations
850-872-3165
Utility operations, boil-water notices, water quality and sewer/water infrastructure routing.
New connection / impact application
850-691-4553 or Utilities Connection & Impact Application
New water/sewer connections, never-serviced property, construction taps and meter changes.
Environmental Compliance / backflow
850-381-4119 or crossconnect@panamacity.gov / 850-691-4578 where listed for cross-connection program
Backflow preventers, cross-connection and FOG issues.

Panama City Water Utility FAQ

What is the Panama City water utility billing phone number?

Call City of Panama City Utility Billing / Customer Service at 850-872-3166 for water bill, wastewater, garbage, payment, meter reading, billing, start/stop/transfer and account questions.

Where do I pay my Panama City water bill online?

Use the official City of Panama City Online Payments page and choose the InvoiceCloud utility bill portal. Paymentus is no longer operational for City utility payments as of January 2026.

What is the Panama City utility bill phone payment number?

Call 844-730-0458 to make an automated phone payment or check account balance. You must have your utility account number ready.

What fees apply to Panama City online utility payments?

InvoiceCloud lists a $1.75 service fee for credit, debit and PayPal-branded transactions, and an additional $0.50 fee for phone payments. Electronic check / ACH online payments have no service fee.

Where is Panama City Utility Billing located?

Utility Billing / Customer Service is at 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32402. The City lists Utility Billing hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How do I start Panama City water service?

Use the Online Utility Service Application or visit Utility Billing at City Hall. Attach picture ID and proof of occupancy such as closing documents, lease or rental agreement with signature pages. Staff calculates the deposit and emails an invoice.

Can I get same-day Panama City utility activation?

Yes, when eligible. The City says once payment is received, the new account is activated, and payments received before 12 noon can have service activated the same day.

How do I close my Panama City utility account?

You can stop service by calling Customer Service or using the Online Utility Service Form. Accounts close same day if requested before noon and next business day if requested after noon.

Who do I call for a Panama City water or sewer emergency?

During business hours, report water, sewer or maintenance concerns to 850-691-4553. After hours, call 850-872-3112 for urgent water or sewer issues.

Does Panama City offer a high water bill adjustment?

Yes. The City has a one-time lifetime adjustment for one extremely high utility bill per meter, subject to conditions such as request within 90 days, bill at least six times higher than the past-year average, 12 months of billing history, good-standing account status, notarized affidavit and required payment toward the bill.

30-Second Panama City Water Utility Checklist

Pay/login: use the City Online Payments page and InvoiceCloud; Paymentus is no longer used for utility payments in 2026.

Phone: Utility Billing is 850-872-3166; automated phone payment is 844-730-0458.

Office: 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32402; Utility Billing hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fees: card/PayPal-brand transactions have a $1.75 service fee; phone payments add $0.50; ACH/e-check online has no service fee.

New service: submit online application, picture ID and proof of occupancy; pay the emailed deposit invoice before noon for same-day activation where eligible.

High bill: ask about temporary billing-forgiveness review, estimated/MXU issues and one-time lifetime adjustment before ignoring a bill or missing a due date.

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.

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