Utility Service & Payments

The Administrative Department is responsible for processing payments for water and/or sewer service. To establish a new utility account or if you have questions regarding a bill, you are encouraged to call Town Hall at (910) 947-2331, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Please use the helpful tabs below to get started.

 

What service do you need? Click below for more information.

Establish New Water/Sewer Service

If you wish to establish new water and/or sewer lines or services at your property that does not already have lines or a meter you will be required to submit a New Water-Sewer Tap Application form. For assistance with establishing new service or completing the form, please contact the Public Works Director.

Step 2.Submit Application to Town Hall via Email or In-Person

Our staff will review your application and contact you with further questions and costs to establish new service.

Step 3.Pay New Service Fees 

Once your application has been approved, you will need to pay all fees in full before new meters or lines can be placed. We accept payments via cash, check or credit/debit card. 

 

Open a New Utility Account

To set up a new water, sewer and trash pick-up services account please follow these steps.

Complete and Return the Application

For Property Owners: Please submit a photo ID with your application. No deposit required.

Tenants/Renters: A $100 deposit is required. Please bring a signed copy of your lease and a photo ID.

New Utility Service Application(PDF, 2MB)

Billing & Payment Information

We offer multiple ways to pay your utility bill!

  1. Pay online through our convenient payment portal.
  2. Pay via telephone by calling (910) 665-8516.
  3. Pay in person at the Carthage Town Hall Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

For online bill pay:

  • Click the link above to be redirected to the utility billing online payment portal.
  • You will need "Web ID" located on your utility bill. 
  • You will be required to enter the Town of Carthage zip code, 28327. For customers with Cameron, NC addresses, you will also need to enter the Carthage zip code even though your mailing address is for Cameron.

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to get started quickly.

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