The City of Ceres provides water sewer and garbage services to residents and businesses in Ceres California. Paying your monthly Ceres utility bill is quick and convenient through the available online, in-person, mail and autopay options. Read on for a full overview of how to pay your City of Ceres utility bill.
Online Bill Pay
The easiest way to pay your Ceres utility bill is online through the city’s website. To get started with online payments
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Go to the City of Ceres online bill pay website
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Click on “Sign Up Now” and register for an account.
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Enter your utility account number and set up your payment method.
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Make one-time payments or set up recurring payments.
With online bill pay you can:
- View billing statements
- Check your account balance
- Receive email notifications
- Pay quickly 24/7
The City of Ceres accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and eChecks for online payments.
Pay at City Hall
Visit Ceres City Hall at 2220 Magnolia Street to pay your utility bill in person Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Payment options include:
- Cash
- Check
- Credit/debit card
City Hall has a convenient drive-up payment box that allows you to pay your bill without leaving your vehicle. Just have your payment and stub ready.
Mail Payments
To pay your Ceres utility bill by mail, send a check or money order made out to City of Ceres with your payment stub to:
City of Ceres
PO Box 1469
Ceres, CA 95307
Allow 5-7 days for mailed payments to process. Write your account number on the check or money order.
AutoPay
Sign up for automatic payments to have your utility bill paid directly from your bank account each month. To enroll in autopay:
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Login to your online bill pay account.
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Click on “My Profile” and choose autopay.
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Enter your bank account information.
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Payments will now deduct automatically on your due date.
Autopay prevents late fees by paying on time, even if you forget. You can cancel or change your autopay settings at any time through your online account.
Recurring Card Payments
You can also set up recurring card payments in your online account. This automatically charges your credit or debit card for the amount you specify on the date you choose each billing cycle.
Payment Assistance Programs
The City of Ceres offers payment assistance for low income customers, including:
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Low Income Utility User’s Tax Exemption – Reduces utility user tax by 3% for eligible households.
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Payment arrangements – Set up a payment plan if you cannot pay in full.
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Bill carryover – Carry a portion of the balance to the next month.
Contact the utility billing department to learn more and apply for assistance programs.
Payment Locations Overview
| Payment Method | Details |
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| Online | cityofceres.org |
| AutoPay | Enroll through online account |
| Send to PO Box 1469, Ceres, CA 95307 | |
| In-Person | City Hall, 2220 Magnolia St |
| Drive-Up Box | City Hall, corner of 2nd & Magnolia |
| Assistance | Call 209-538-5757 |
Avoid Late Fees
Pay your Ceres utility bill by the due date to avoid:
- Late payment fees
- Collections actions
- Service disconnection
If you anticipate difficulty paying on time, call the billing department right away to make arrangements.
Get Utility Bill Help
Contact the City of Ceres utility billing department at 209-538-5757 for:
- Bill questions
- Payment plan options
- Application for assistance programs
- Service connection or disconnection
Online, mail, auto and in-person payment options make it easy to pay your Ceres utility bill on time each month. Reach out for help managing payments if needed.
