City of Plantation, Florida
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In accordance with the City of Plantation Municipal Ordinance 2484 Section 26-186 and Section 26-211, pertaining to the subject of City Utility Rates, a monthly base facility charge shall be billed for service availability to each individually metered residential, commercial, sprinkler, multiple family account including mobile home parks serviced by a master meter. If sprinkler service is provided by a connection to the city’s water distribution system which also provides for the domestic or general water use, then no additional base facility charge will be imposed. If the sprinkler service represents a separate and distinct connection to the city’s water distribution system, the commercial service and sprinkler service base facility charges shall apply.
A $45.00 non-refundable application fee, deposit and applicable documentation (see New Account Checklist below) will be required to initiate the Utility Service Account opening process. Only Cash, Check, or Money Order are accepted for Deposit and Application Fees if opening an account in office. If forms are submitted online, the deposit check must be dropped off within 2 weeks of applying for service. Satisfaction of unpaid utility account balances in Plantation for the applicant or for other customers at the property at which service is requested, may also be required.
- Accounts can be opened in person at City Hall from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or online by clicking the appropriate link below.
- Payment must be received and processed by the City of Plantation before 3:00 PM for a same-day connection, up until 11:00 PM.
- If payment for connection is made after 3:00 PM, connection will occur on the next business day, up until 11:00 PM.
For a complete list of items required to open a new account, please refer to the New Account Checklist.
OWNER ACCOUNT
- The completed Application for Utility Service shall include the applicant’s name, service address, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and signature of the party responsible for payment.
- Signed & Notarized Agreement
TENANT ACCOUNT
- The completed Application for Utility Service shall include the applicant’s name, service address, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and signature of the party responsible for payment.
- Signed & Notarized Agreement
- Any applicant who is not the property owner must provide the above information plus a current photo ID, a copy of the dated, signed lease agreement showing the service address and terms of the agreement, and a notarized Acknowledgement of Right to Occupancy (ARO) Form.