Virginia Beach Utility Billing Help: Pay, Log In, Call, Move or Report Water Trouble
Use this page like a city utility desk. It separates bill payment from account login, emergency reporting, service start/stop requests, high-bill checks, payment assistance, and water quality questions.
Fast Answer Board
Most visitors are trying to do one task. Start with the exact route below.
User intent |
Use this official route |
Have ready |
Do not miss |
|---|---|---|---|
Pay water / City Services Bill |
16-digit Public Utilities account number with leading zeroes and service ZIP code. |
Invoice Cloud and PU Online Services are different logins. |
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Pay without registering |
Choose One Time Pay / Pay Now in Invoice Cloud. |
Account number, service ZIP code, card or ACH details. |
Portal says balances may take up to 2 business days to update after payment. |
Log in for account history |
Email login, password, account info, service address. |
Use “Forgot Password?” if password requirements changed after system upgrade. |
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Start / stop / transfer service |
Log in to PU Online Services or call 757-385-4631. |
Account number, address, full name, phone number associated with account. |
Online Services also tracks service-request status and messages. |
Urgent water issue during business hours |
Call Public Utilities Business Office at 757-385-4171. |
Address, cross street, issue type, time started. |
Use for no water, low pressure, burst pipes/emergency turn-offs, meter leaks, hazardous meter lids. |
After-hours nights/weekends/holidays |
Call 757-385-3111 or 311. |
Address, phone number, urgent issue summary. |
Online submissions after hours are not seen until the next business day. |
Service restoration warning: if water was disconnected for nonpayment, do not use mail, bank bill pay, or drop box. Virginia Beach says those methods delay posting, and payment must post before service can be restored.
Official Phone, Address, Hours and Local Office Details
Public Utilities Customer Service
Address:
2403 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-385-4631
Virginia Relay TTY: 711
Business Hours
Customer Service Center:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Use this office for bill questions, routine account inquiries, and service start/stop/transfer support.
City / Locality
Local government: City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Public Utilities scope: water, sanitary sewer, billing support, account services, emergency response routing, and water quality information.
Local area / district |
Why a searcher may care |
Best action |
|---|---|---|
Municipal Center / Courthouse area |
Public Utilities office and Treasurer payment offices are located here. |
Use 2403 Courthouse Drive for PU Customer Service and 2401 Courthouse Drive Building 1 for Treasurer payments. |
Oceanfront / Beach area |
In-person Treasurer payment option is listed at 420 Birdneck Circle. |
Use the Beach Office for city payments during posted hours. |
Thalia / Central Virginia Beach |
In-person Treasurer payment option is listed at 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd., Unit 112. |
Useful when the Municipal Center is not the closest payment location. |
Kempsville |
In-person Treasurer payment option is listed at 1830 Kempsville Road, Suite 107. |
Use for cash/check/card/money order payments where accepted by Treasurer office. |
Sandbridge, Pungo, Bayside, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne and other neighborhoods |
Emergency location matters for water main breaks, sewer stoppages, low pressure, and flooding reports. |
Call with exact address, nearest cross street, neighborhood, and whether neighbors are affected. |
Official pages:
Bill Pay and Login: Invoice Cloud vs PU Online Services
Virginia Beach uses two separate online experiences. Mixing them up is a common reason users get stuck.
Invoice Cloud = pay and billing portal
- Pay City Services Bills as guest or registered user.
- View current and prior City Services Bills.
- Enroll in paperless billing.
- Enroll in autopay.
- Enroll in pay-by-text.
- Schedule one-time or recurring payments.
- Receive email notice if water service is disconnected for nonpayment.
PU Online Services = account requests
- View account and balance information.
- View and print current and past billing statements.
- View consumption history.
- Update account contact information.
- Submit start, stop, or transfer service requests.
- Track status of service requests and messages.
- Request a repaired-leak bill adjustment.
Login warning: your PU Online Services login is not automatically applied to the Invoice Cloud account. To use Invoice Cloud’s full features, select “Register Now” inside Invoice Cloud and create that portal login.
Find your 16-digit account number
Use the Public Utilities account number with leading zeroes and no dashes, plus the service address ZIP code.
Choose guest pay or registered portal
Use One Time Pay if you only need to pay now. Register if you want bill history, autopay, pay-by-text, or recurring payments.
Check fee before submitting
ACH can be free in specific paperless/autopay situations. ACH outside those conditions may be $1.75. Credit/debit card payments are listed with a $3.50 fee.
Save proof
Keep confirmation number, payment date/time, amount, method, receipt email, and account number. Portal balances may take up to 2 business days to update after payment.
Payment Options and Fees
Method |
Official detail |
Use when |
Do not miss |
|---|---|---|---|
Online payment |
Invoice Cloud supports guest payment, registration, one-time payment, future one-time payment, and recurring payment. |
You want fastest confirmation. |
Need 16-digit account number and service ZIP code. |
Pay by phone |
Call Invoice Cloud at 757-699-8268. |
You want to pay with debit/credit card or ACH by phone. |
Need 16-digit account number with leading zeroes and service ZIP code. |
Pay by text |
Enroll in pay-by-text inside Invoice Cloud. |
You want bill notifications and simple text payment. |
If you have a saved payment method, you can respond “PAY” to the text message. |
Autopay |
Manage autopay enrollment through Invoice Cloud. |
You want bills paid automatically on the due date. |
Autopay eligibility restrictions apply; you cannot enroll on the bill due date. |
Mail |
Leigh Henderson, City Treasurer, Municipal Center Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. |
Normal payments with time before due date. |
Include the bottom portion of the bill; do not use for restoration after disconnection. |
In person |
Main Office: Municipal Center Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive; Beach Office: 420 Birdneck Circle; Thalia Office: 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd., Unit 112; Kempsville Office: 1830 Kempsville Road, Suite 107. |
Cash, check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or money order where accepted. |
Bring bill stub so payment credits correctly. |
Public Utilities Business Office |
2403 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. |
Check or money order payment option at PU office. |
Payment type is more limited than Treasurer offices. |
Drop box |
3500 Dam Neck Road in front of Public Utilities Field Operations Building; Municipal Center across Courthouse Drive from Building 1 at 2401 Courthouse Drive. |
After-hours check or money order drop-off. |
Do not place cash in a drop box and do not use drop box for delinquent account restoration. |
No fee
ACH online/pay-by-text with paperless billing, or ACH autopay withdrawal.
$1.75 fee
ACH online/pay-by-text when not enrolled in paperless billing or autopay; also certain paper-bill autopay situations.
$3.50 fee
Credit/debit card payments, regardless of paperless billing or autopay enrollment.
Autopay, Paperless Billing and Pay-by-Text
Paperless billing
- Monthly email notice when the City Services Bill is available.
- Email contains a link to Invoice Cloud.
- Can reduce ACH payment fees when combined with qualifying payment method.
Autopay
- Processes payment each billing cycle on the bill due date.
- Email notice arrives 3 days before processing.
- Email notice arrives after successful payment.
Autopay restrictions
- Account must be active.
- No past-due or delinquent balances.
- No water cut-off for nonpayment.
- No active payment arrangement.
- No active loan.
- No pulled meter.
- Cannot enroll on due date.
Saved payment warning: if the account is blocked from ACH/check or credit/debit card payments, Invoice Cloud may disenroll autopay plans using that blocked payment method.
Start, Stop or Transfer Service
Start service
- Use PU Online Services or call 757-385-4631.
- Prepare service address.
- Prepare full legal name.
- Prepare phone number on account.
- Prepare account number if already assigned.
- Ask when first bill will arrive.
- Ask about account set-up fee.
Transfer service
- Old service address.
- New service address.
- Move-out date.
- Move-in date.
- Contact information.
- Final bill mailing address.
- Autopay/paperless status check.
Stop service
- Stop date.
- Forwarding address.
- Name on account.
- Phone number associated with account.
- Final bill question.
- Refund/deposit question if applicable.
- Payment method removal check.
Account setup note: Virginia Beach says all new and transferred accounts are charged an account set-up fee, which covers account establishment, turning on water service, and obtaining the first meter reading. It appears on the first bill.
Water, Sewer and Stormwater Emergency Numbers
Urgent business-hours water
Public Utilities Business Office:
757-385-4171
No water, low pressure, burst pipes/emergency turn-offs, meter leaks, hazardous meter lids.
After hours / weekends / holidays
311 or:
757-385-3111
Use for urgent issues when offices are closed.
Sewer stoppage / main break
Operations & Maintenance:
757-385-1400
Report sanitary sewer stoppages or water main breaks.
Problem |
Best number |
What to say |
|---|---|---|
No water / low pressure |
Business hours: 757-385-4171. After hours: 311 / 757-385-3111. |
“My address has no water/low pressure. It started at [time]. Neighbors [are/are not] affected.” |
Burst pipe in home and cannot find shutoff |
757-385-4171 during business hours; 311 after hours. |
“I need an emergency turn-off because [location] is leaking and I cannot locate the private shut-off valve.” |
Meter leak or hazardous lid |
757-385-4171 during business hours. |
“There is a leak / lid hazard at meter near [address/location].” |
Water main break |
757-385-1400. |
“Water is flowing/bubbling at [cross street]. It started at [time].” |
Sanitary sewer stoppage |
757-385-1400. |
“Sewer is backing up / stopped at [location]. Fixtures affected: [toilet/floor drain/etc.].” |
Flooding on street |
757-385-1470. |
“Street flooding is occurring at [location]. It is blocking [lane/driveway/sidewalk].” |
Safety note: do not enter flooded roads, sewer water, open meter boxes, or unsafe construction areas. Call from a safe location with exact address and cross street.
Past Due, Delinquency and Water Shutoff Rules
90 days
Virginia Beach says all customers have 90 days past the bill date before they are subject to water service disconnection.
75 days
Residential customers receive a delinquent bill at 75 days past the bill date with a message that the account will soon be subject to disconnection.
Extra residential notice
Residential customers also receive an automated call before being eligible for disconnection. Update your phone number in PU Online Services.
Rule / situation |
What it means |
Action |
|---|---|---|
Heat protection |
Customers cannot be disconnected for nonpayment when the National Weather Service forecast is at or above 92°F within 24 hours after scheduled disconnection. |
Do not assume this removes the balance; call and ask about payment assistance or arrangement options. |
Friday/weekend/holiday rule |
Customers cannot be disconnected due to nonpayment on Fridays, weekends, state holidays, or the day immediately before a state holiday. |
Still resolve the notice before the next eligible business day. |
Service restoration |
Payment must post to the account before water service can be restored. |
Use a fast official payment method; do not use mail, bank bill pay, or drop box for restoration. |
Portal balance delay |
Invoice Cloud says balances may take up to 2 business days to update after payment. |
Keep payment confirmation and call if service status is urgent. |
Understand the City Services Bill
Billing cycle
Customers are typically billed every 28-32 days. Water charges are based on the meter reading taken the day the account is billed.
Fixed daily charges
Stormwater, trash collection, sanitary sewer, and service availability are charged as fixed daily rates.
HRSD bill
Customers receiving sanitary sewer service also receive a separate Hampton Roads Sanitation District bill for wastewater treatment, based on water usage.
Bill area |
What to check |
Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
Account information |
Account number, account holder, service address, days in billing period. |
Needed for payment, login, and customer-service calls. |
Account summary |
Current charges, due date, balance forward, total amount due. |
Distinguishes new charges from past-due balance. |
Messages |
Billing information, notices, news, and special instructions. |
Can include important account-specific updates. |
Payment stub |
Service address, account number, due date, total charges. |
Include it with mail or in-person payments to ensure proper crediting. |
Meter information |
Meter read date, type, previous reading, current reading, amount used. |
Use this for high-bill and leak questions. |
Water consumption comparison |
Yearly visual history based on monthly meter readings. |
Helps identify seasonal use vs unusual increase. |
Higher Than Normal Bill: Leak, Estimate or Seasonal Use?
Usage changed?
Water usage is the only City Services Bill charge that fluctuates based on usage. Fixed daily charges can change with number of service days.
Fixed daily charges
Virginia Beach lists fixed daily charges, not including water usage or taxes, as $2.87 per day for four services: water service availability, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and solid waste collection.
Leak adjustment
If you find and repair plumbing leaks, you may qualify for a bill adjustment. Request online through PU Online Services or call 757-385-4631.
Check |
What to do |
What to ask |
|---|---|---|
Billing-period length |
Check whether this bill has more service days than the prior bill. |
“How many days are included in this billing period?” |
Water usage |
Compare current usage to last month and same month last year. |
“Did usage increase, or did only fixed charges/taxes change?” |
Estimated meter reading |
Inclement weather or staffing impacts may cause estimated meter readings; only the water portion is estimated. |
“Was my water usage estimated or actual?” |
Private shut-off valve |
Look near garage wall, water heater, bathroom vanity, closet, under kitchen sink, or near outside hose bib where the supply pipe enters the home. |
“Can Public Utilities schedule or perform an emergency turn-off if I cannot locate my valve?” |
Private leak |
Check toilets, irrigation, outside hose bibs, water heater, crawlspace, and water softener. |
“What repair proof is required for a leak adjustment?” |
Responsibility note: the City says it is not responsible for finding or repairing plumbing leaks on private property.
Payment Assistance and Hardship Help
Call 2-1-1
Virginia Beach directs customers experiencing financial hardship to community resources. Dial 2-1-1 for free information on available services.
Call Public Utilities
Customer Service:
757-385-4631
Ask about payment assistance resources, account status, and whether a payment arrangement or other help is available.
Prepare documents
- City Services Bill.
- Disconnect/delinquency notice.
- Account number.
- Photo ID.
- Proof of residence.
- Income/benefit documents.
Water Quality, Lake Gaston and Report Copies
2026 report
The 2026 Water Quality Report says Virginia Beach tap water meets state and federal health and safety standards for drinking water.
Water source
Virginia Beach tap water is sourced from Lake Gaston, travels through a 76-mile pipeline to Lake Prince, then is treated at Norfolk’s Moore’s Bridges Water Treatment Plant before entering the Virginia Beach distribution system.
Paper copy
Call 757-385-4948 to request a paper copy of the Water Quality Report by mail.
Physical copies are also available at the Public Utilities business office, public libraries, and recreation centers.
Water quality question |
What to check |
Best route |
|---|---|---|
Where does water come from? |
Lake Gaston to Lake Prince to Norfolk’s treatment plant to Virginia Beach distribution system. |
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What does the report include? |
Water source, treatment, testing, and substances found in tap water. |
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Why is my water cloudy, colored, or unusual? |
One tap vs all taps, hot-only vs cold-only, start time, nearby work, neighbor impact. |
Call customer service or urgent number depending on severity. |
Is there a public issue? |
Check official notices, city alerts, and Public Utilities project/news posts. |
Avoid relying on social media alone. |
Before You Dig: 811 / Miss Utility
Call before digging
- Call 811 or 1-800-552-7001.
- Virginia Beach says to contact Miss Utility 48 hours before digging.
- Virginia 811 says homeowners should contact at least 3 working days before digging.
- There is no charge for the marking service.
Information the operator needs
- Location.
- Nature of work.
- Date work begins.
- Company/person doing work.
- Person calling.
- Telephone number.
- Who work is being done for.
- City and special instructions.
Color |
Meaning |
Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
White | Proposed excavation | Mark your planned dig area. |
Pink | Temporary survey markings | Survey layout or reference points. |
Red | Electric power lines/cables/conduit/lighting cables | High safety risk. |
Yellow | Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, gaseous materials | High safety risk. |
Orange | Communication, alarm, signal lines/cables/conduit | Internet/phone/service interruption risk. |
Blue | Potable water | Water line damage risk. |
Purple | Reclaimed water, irrigation, slurry lines | Irrigation/reuse line risk. |
Green | Sewer and drain lines | Sewer/storm drain damage risk. |
Map and Payment Locations
Use this map for Virginia Beach Public Utilities Customer Service at 2403 Courthouse Drive.
Location |
Address |
Use for |
|---|---|---|
Public Utilities Customer Service |
2403 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 |
Customer service, routine account inquiries, check/money order payment option. |
Treasurer Main Office |
Municipal Center Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9018 |
In-person city payments; listed 8 AM-5 PM. |
Beach Office |
420 Birdneck Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
In-person city payments; listed 8 AM-5 PM. |
Thalia Office |
4001 Virginia Beach Blvd., Unit 112, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 |
In-person city payments; listed 8 AM-5 PM. |
Kempsville Office |
1830 Kempsville Road, Suite 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 |
In-person city payments; listed 8 AM-5 PM. |
Drop box |
3500 Dam Neck Road, in front of Public Utilities Field Operations Building |
Check/money order drop box. Do not use cash or delinquent-account restoration. |
Municipal Center drop box |
Across Courthouse Drive from Building 1 at 2401 Courthouse Drive |
Check/money order drop box. Do not use cash or delinquent-account restoration. |
Virginia Beach Water Utilities FAQ
What is the Virginia Beach water utilities phone number?
Call Virginia Beach Public Utilities Customer Service at 757-385-4631 for account information, bill questions, start/stop/transfer requests, and routine account inquiries.
Where is the Public Utilities Customer Service office?
The Public Utilities Customer Service Center is at 2403 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
What are Virginia Beach Public Utilities hours?
The Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How do I pay my Virginia Beach Public Utilities bill online?
Use the Invoice Cloud payment portal. You can pay as a guest or registered user, schedule one-time or recurring payments, enroll in paperless billing, autopay, and pay-by-text.
What do I need to pay online?
You need the 16-digit Public Utilities account number with leading zeroes and no dashes, plus the service address ZIP code.
Is Invoice Cloud the same as PU Online Services?
No. Invoice Cloud is the payment and billing portal. PU Online Services is for account information, service requests, start/stop/transfer, consumption history, and repaired-leak adjustment requests.
What is the Virginia Beach pay-by-phone number?
Call Invoice Cloud at 757-699-8268 to pay using debit/credit card or ACH. You need the 16-digit Public Utilities account number and service ZIP code.
What are the online payment fees?
ACH can be free when enrolled in paperless billing or for ACH autopay withdrawals. A $1.75 fee applies to some ACH payments when not enrolled in paperless billing or autopay. Credit/debit card payments are listed with a $3.50 fee.
Can I cancel a payment?
Virginia Beach Public Utilities FAQ says a payment can only be canceled the same day it is made by calling 757-385-4631.
What number do I call for no water or low pressure?
During business hours, call 757-385-4171 for urgent no-water, low-pressure, burst pipe/emergency turn-off, meter leak, or hazardous meter lid issues. After hours, call 311 or 757-385-3111.
Who handles sewer stoppages or water main breaks?
Call Public Utilities Operation & Maintenance at 757-385-1400 to report sanitary sewer stoppages or a water main break.
Who handles street flooding?
Call Public Works Stormwater Maintenance at 757-385-1470 to report flooding on your street.
How often are Virginia Beach City Services Bills issued?
Customers are typically billed every 28 to 32 days. Water charges are based on a meter reading taken the day the account is billed.
Why is my water bill higher than normal?
Check usage, billing-period length, seasonal use, possible estimated meter readings, and private leaks. Water usage is the main fluctuating charge; stormwater, trash, sanitary sewer, and service availability are fixed daily charges.
Can I get a bill adjustment for a leak?
If you find and repair plumbing leaks, you may qualify for a bill adjustment. Request it online through PU Online Services or by calling 757-385-4631.
When can water be disconnected for nonpayment?
Virginia Beach states customers have 90 days past the bill date before being subject to disconnection. Residential customers receive a delinquent bill at 75 days and an automated call before eligibility for disconnection.
Where does Virginia Beach drinking water come from?
Virginia Beach tap water is sourced from Lake Gaston, moved through a 76-mile pipeline to Lake Prince, and treated at Norfolk’s Moore’s Bridges Water Treatment Plant before entering Virginia Beach’s distribution system.
How do I get the water quality report?
Use Virginia Beach’s Water Quality page or call 757-385-4948 to request a paper copy by mail. Physical copies are available at the Public Utilities business office, libraries, and recreation centers.
Who do I call before digging?
Call 811 or 1-800-552-7001 before digging. Virginia Beach says to call 48 hours before digging, and Virginia 811 recommends at least 3 working days before the project.
Is this the official Virginia Beach Public Utilities website?
No. This is an informational guide. Confirm live balance, account status, service restoration, payment posting, fees, emergency instructions, and account-specific details with official Virginia Beach Public Utilities sources.
30-Second Virginia Beach Utility Checklist
Paying: 16-digit account number + service ZIP → Invoice Cloud → check fee → save receipt.
Logging in: Invoice Cloud for payments; PU Online Services for account requests, service changes, consumption history, and leak adjustments.
Calling: routine account help 757-385-4631; urgent business-hours issue 757-385-4171; after-hours urgent issue 311 / 757-385-3111.
Emergency routing: main break/sewer stoppage 757-385-1400; street flooding 757-385-1470.
Past due: do not use mail, bank bill pay, or drop box for restoration. Payment must post before service can be restored.

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