City of Fort Lauderdale - Utility Billing - Fees and Legal Information
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Fees and Legal Information

Applicable Fees/Requirements

Connect and/or Disconnect Service

$5.00 each

Set Meter (Current Account Holder; Cash Only)

25.00

Meter Test

16.00

Account Turned On/Off for Non-Payment of Bill

10.00/20.00

Unauthorized Water Connection or Meter

360.00

Returned Checks:

--> If face amount does not exceed $50

25.00

--> If face amount exceeds $50, but does not exceed $300

30.00

--> If face value exceeds $300

$40.00 or 5% of amount of check, whichever is greater

Account holders (new or reconnect) are required to provide a copy of settlement papers or lease, appropriate deposit, picture identification and Social Security Number or Federal ID Number, if applicable.

All bills are due within (25) twenty-five days of the billing date. A 1% per month late payment penalty is assessed on all outstanding balances.

Deposits on accounts will receive 4% annual interest. Residential account deposits will be refunded after one year for owner and two years for tenants if all payments are received on or before the due date on the bill.