Utility Service Fees and Deposits
All fees subject to change without notice. Please contact Public Services if you have any questions about which fees apply to you.
General Fees Effective June, 2018 | |
Application Fee (Application Fee waived with Automatic Draft set up) (set up a utility account) |
$35.00
non-refundable
|
Returned Check | $35.00 |
Meter Tampering
Unauthorized Tap
|
$250.00 |
After Hours Water Connection Fee
after 3:30 Pm
|
$50.00 |
Meter Testing | $25.00 |
Delinquent Fee | $35.00 |
Delinquent Fee for sewer customers with county provided water | $70.00 |
Average Deposits for Utility Services Residential
|
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Electric | $375.00 |
Water | $51.00 |
Sewer | $143.00 |
Garbage | $21.00 |
Commercial account deposits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are generally 2 times the average bill amount or 2 times the base amount, whichever is greater.
For residential accounts opened in a business name, the required deposit will be 2 times the monthly base rate or 2 times the average monthly bill, whichever is greater.
City of Southport Contacts
Emergency: Police, Fire and Rescue DIAL 9-1-1
Non-emergency:
Police: (910) 457-7911
Fire: (910) 457-7915
City Information: (910) 457-7900
Address: Southport City Hall, 1029 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (City observes State holidays)
Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors’ Center
Temporarily CLOSED
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Seasonally)
For more information: (910) 457-7927
Address: 203 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
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