Utilities
How to Open a Utility Account
To open a new utility account, visit City Hall in person at 102 West 3rd Street. An application must be completed by the person responsible for the account. You must have proper identification (copy of driver's license), the appropriate deposit, address where the utilities will be connected and the requested date of connection. Someone must be at the property before utilities will be turned on.
The following forms are available for residential and commercial requests for services:
For water/gas service:
Residential - Inside city limits
Residential - Outside city limits
Commercial - Inside city limits
Commercial - Outside city limits
For trash collection service only:
Residential - Outside city limits
Commercial - Outside city limits
The City of Denver City cannot take telephone requests to open new accounts. You may call ahead to obtain the deposit amounts: 806-592-5426.
Connects are completed during City Hall business hours only, Monday - Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
All active accounts must have a deposit.
How to Close a Utility Account
Utility accounts can be closed by visiting City Hall at 102 West 3rd Street or by calling 806-592-5426 and telling us when you want to discontinue service. Your security deposit will be applied to your last bill. If there is a remaining balance, it will be mailed to you. Please be sure and have your forwarding address available.
Paying Your Utility Bill
City utility bills are sent out the middle of each month. The bill may include charges for the water, sewer, gas and garbage pickup.
The bill will give your previous meter readings, the current readings, the service dates, applicable taxes, the total amount owed, and the due date (first day of the following month).
You may pay your bill online, by mail or in person at City Hall, 102 W. 3rd St., Denver City, TX 79323. A convenient drop box is located to the east of the front door at 102 W. 3rd St. for after hours, as well as the drive thru window available on the north side of City Hall during business hours. Please do not send cash through the mail.
Bank drafting is also available for your convenience. Please come by City Hall at 102 W. 3rd St. and fill out a Bank Draft Authorization Form. You must also have a voided check on the account to be drafted.
Late Utility Payments and Disconnects
Utility bills are sent out the middle of each month and payments are due the first of the next month . A minimum $10.00 penalty is added if not paid by the 10th of the month. Any accounts unpaid after the 10th of the month are subject to disconnection. A $25 reconnect fee will be added to services disconnected, plus an additional $25 if reconnected after business hours.