Rock Hill Utilities: Pay Bill, Login & Phone 2026

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Rock Hill Utilities: Pay Bill, Login & Phone 2026

City of Rock Hill, South Carolina • Utility customer guide

Rock Hill Utilities is a municipally owned combined utility system serving electric, water and sewer customers in and around Rock Hill. Depending on where you live, the monthly City bill may also include garbage and stormwater charges.

If you need to pay a bill, log in, make a one-time payment, report an outage, start service or arrange help with a past-due balance, use the task-specific routes below rather than treating every utility issue as the same request.

Independent information: city-utilities.org is not the City of Rock Hill. We cannot access accounts, accept utility payments, restore service or approve payment arrangements. Enter account, Social Security and payment information only through official City systems.

Rock Hill Utilities Quick Answers

Customer Service 803-325-2500
Payment / outage line 803-329-5500
Payment office 155 Johnston St.
Utility operations 757 S. Anderson Rd.
Want to pay without login? One-time payment is available

The City’s Customer Self-Service portal says customers who know their account number can make a one-time payment without signing in.

Service disconnected? Call Customer Service

The official payment portal directs disconnected customers to call 803-325-2500 during normal business hours to arrange reconnection.

Major utility problem? Call the City before a contractor

Rock Hill specifically advises customers with a major electric, water or sewer problem to call 803-329-5500 first so staff can determine whether the problem is on the City or customer side.

How to Pay a City of Rock Hill Utility Bill

Rock Hill accepts online, phone, text-enabled, automatic and in-person payments. Choose based on whether you need full account access, a quick one-time payment or help with a disconnected account.

Online account Customer Self-Service

Log in to view your bill, make payments, access account information and submit requests or inquiries.

One-time online No normal login required

If you know the utility account number, the City’s portal provides a one-time payment route.

Phone 803-329-5500

Automated debit or credit card payment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Auto Pay Online account

Registered customers can use a bank account, credit card or debit card for automatic payment on the invoice due date.

In person Rock Hill City Hall

Pay at the collections counter or drive-through at 155 Johnston Street. The drive-through is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Drop box City Hall

Use the locked drop box beside the drive-through or the indoor box near the collections counter. Do not leave cash.

Official Rock Hill Utility Account & Bill Pay Portal
After opening the official payment portal
  1. Choose account login if you need to view the bill, account information or payment history.
  2. If you only need to pay and know the account number, use the one-time payment option shown by the City.
  3. Verify the service account before entering payment details.
  4. Submit the payment once and save the confirmation.
  5. If service is already disconnected, follow the portal’s instruction to contact Customer Service at 803-325-2500.

Pay a Rock Hill Utility Bill Online in Five Steps

Open Rock Hill’s official Customer Self-Service system. Avoid unfamiliar payment sites or search advertisements when entering utility-account information.
Choose login or the one-time payment route. Login is useful for full account management; one-time payment is useful when you only need to pay.
Use the account information shown on your bill. Confirm that the account and payment amount correspond to the correct service location.
Complete the payment once. If the page appears slow, check for a confirmation before submitting a second payment.
Keep proof when timing matters. Save the payment confirmation until your balance updates, especially if the account is near interruption.

Pay by Phone

Call 803-329-5500 for the City’s automated payment system. Rock Hill says the service is available 24/7 for debit and credit card payments.

The Customer Service page says phone payment requires your utility account number and the last four digits of the Social Security number associated with the account.

Pay by text is also available after account setup. Rock Hill says registered online customers can receive bill reminders by text or email and can enable text-payment functionality through the account system.

Rock Hill Utilities Login: Billing Portal vs. CustomerConnect

Rock Hill uses two related account tools that serve different purposes. The distinction is useful because customers searching for “city of Rock Hill utilities login” may actually need either payment access or consumption monitoring.

Billing account Customer Self-Service

Use this system to view the utility account, see the bill, make payments, register a new online account and submit account requests.

Usage monitoring CustomerConnect

Use CustomerConnect to monitor electric and water consumption, review graphs, create notifications and set alerts that may help identify a water leak.

Adding another online user? Rock Hill warns customers not to create a second CustomerConnect registration when an online account already exists. The City directs additional users to contact customerconnect@cityofrockhill.com first to avoid deleting an existing account.
Official Rock Hill CustomerConnect Information
After opening the CustomerConnect page
  1. Use the Utility Account Login route linked by the City.
  2. If you already pay your bill online, use the existing account rather than registering again.
  3. Open CustomerConnect after login to review electric or water consumption.
  4. Set notifications if you want alerts for high usage or a possible water leak.
  5. If another person needs account access, contact the City’s CustomerConnect email first.

Rock Hill Utilities Phone Numbers

Rock Hill uses different numbers for human Customer Service and its 24-hour automated utility line. Choosing the right one can save time.

Customer Service 803-325-2500

New service, transfers, disconnections, billing help, reconnection questions and staff assistance during business hours.

Automated payment 803-329-5500

24-hour debit or credit card payment through the automated system.

Power / water outage 803-329-5500

Report a power outage or water/sewer service problem through the City’s automated utility system.

Account Management 803-329-8729

Payment-arrangement assistance and one-on-one help with utility-bill or conservation questions.

Official Rock Hill Customer Service Page
After opening the Customer Service page
  1. Use 803-325-2500 when you need a representative rather than the automated outage/payment line.
  2. Choose the new-service, transfer or disconnect form if you are moving.
  3. Use the payment-arrangement section if financial hardship is the problem.
  4. For a physical outage or utility emergency, use 803-329-5500 instead of a normal web request.

Start, Transfer or Disconnect Rock Hill Utility Service

Rock Hill Customer Service handles electric, water, sewer and garbage service changes. Online applications are convenient, but the City tells customers to allow up to 48 business hours for processing.

Starting Residential Service

Property owner Photo ID required

Residential property owners may submit the new service agreement with a copy of a valid state-issued photo identification.

Renter Photo ID + occupancy document

Residential renters should provide valid state-issued photo identification plus a lease or welcome letter.

Buying a home while the seller’s service is still active? Rock Hill says an owner in the purchase process may provide a copy of the sales contract so new service can be scheduled.

Standard connection can be scheduled for the next working day. Rock Hill also lists a $20 same-day service fee when the customer applies in person before noon and requests same-day connection.

Electronic applications do not qualify for instant processing. The City says online service applications may take up to 48 business hours.
Official Rock Hill New Service Instructions
After opening the Customer Service page for new service
  1. Find the Apply for Utility Service section.
  2. Choose the agreement that matches residential ownership or rental status.
  3. Prepare valid state-issued photo identification.
  4. If renting, attach the lease or welcome letter; buyers may need the sales contract.
  5. Submit the request and allow up to 48 business hours for electronic processing.
  6. Watch for the City’s email verification and completion notice.

Transferring Service to Another Rock Hill Address

Your utility-account balance must be current before service can be transferred. Rock Hill requires the account name, account number, last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security number, old and new service addresses, disconnection and connection dates, and proof of occupancy or ownership.

  • Account name and account number
  • Last four digits of account holder’s SSN
  • Current service address and disconnect date
  • New service address and connect date
  • Lease, welcome letter, sales contract or closing document
  • Current account balance before transfer

Rock Hill says transfer requests cannot be completed without all required information and asks customers to allow 48 business hours for processing.

Disconnecting Service

For a residential disconnection request, prepare the account name and number, last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security number, service address, forwarding address and requested disconnect date.

If Rock Hill Utility Service Has Been Disconnected

The City’s payment portal gives a clear instruction for disconnected accounts: contact Customer Service at 803-325-2500 during normal business hours to arrange reconnection.

Confirm the amount that must be paid. Use the official account portal or speak with Customer Service if the account status is unclear.
Use an official City payment method. Save the payment confirmation or receipt.
Call Customer Service. Do not assume a successful online payment automatically creates the reconnect order.
Have the account and payment details ready. Provide the account information and payment confirmation requested by the representative.
A payment-arrangement application does not stop a scheduled interruption. Rock Hill explicitly says arrangements should be established before the scheduled disconnection date. If service is already disconnected, call Customer Service.

Rock Hill Power Outage, Water Outage & Sewer Problems

Call 803-329-5500 to report a power outage or water/sewer problem. Rock Hill’s automated outage system registers the problem and routes crews toward the outage source.

Power outage Call or report online

Use the City’s outage system with the seven-digit account number or the phone number associated with the account.

Major home utility problem Call the City before a contractor

Rock Hill asks customers to call first so staff can determine whether the issue is on the municipal or customer side before you pay for a plumber or electrician.

Text outage alerts Opt in to City notifications

Rock Hill’s outage page lets customers associate a cell number with the utility account for outage alerts and text reporting.

Emergency request Do not use a normal service form

The City’s general online request system is not monitored after hours. Sewer backups, power lines down and outages should use the emergency utility number.

Official Rock Hill Outage Reporting
After opening Rock Hill’s outage page
  1. Choose the online outage report or call 803-329-5500.
  2. Have the seven-digit account number or account phone number available.
  3. Use the Power Outage Map to check current system status.
  4. If you want text alerts, follow the City’s notification opt-in instructions.
  5. Do not approach fallen power lines or damaged utility equipment.

After a Water Outage

Rock Hill recommends flushing the water line after service has been off. Turn on the cold water at the bathtub for about 2–3 minutes and stop once the water runs clear.

If the City issues a boil-water notification: bring drinking water to a rolling boil for one full minute, then allow it to cool. Continue following the boil-water instructions until Rock Hill issues a repeal notice. Do not use ice makers or coffee makers that depend on unboiled tap water during the notice.

Payment Arrangements, Budget Billing & High-Bill Help

Payment Arrangements

Rock Hill offers payment-arrangement applications for customers experiencing hardship. The City asks applicants to upload a valid state-issued photo ID and supporting documentation.

Applications can take up to 24 business hours to process. The City sends receipt verification first, then a representative follows up by email or phone after review.

Submitting the payment-arrangement form does not stop a scheduled service interruption. Establish the arrangement before your disconnection date whenever possible.

For help with the application, call Account Management at 803-329-8729 or email paymentagreement@cityofrockhill.com.

Official Payment Arrangement Information
After opening the Customer Service page
  1. Find the Payment Arrangement Application section.
  2. Prepare a valid state-issued photo ID and supporting hardship documentation.
  3. Submit the application before the scheduled disconnection date.
  4. Watch for email confirmation that the request was received.
  5. If the account is already disconnected, call Customer Service instead of waiting for the form.

Equalized Payment Plan

Rock Hill’s Budget Bill, also called the Equalized Payment Plan (EPP), spreads utility costs into equal monthly amounts. Each May, the account is reconciled; the customer either pays a remaining balance or receives a refund.

Residence history 12 months at the same location

The customer must have been at the current address for at least one year.

Account status $0 balance to enroll

A good payment history is required, and the utility account must be paid in full when enrolling.

Not eligible Commercial or multiple-location accounts

The City’s current EPP page excludes commercial accounts and accounts with multiple service locations.

Enrollment is available at other times, but Rock Hill says May is the optimum time because the program balances bills and payments each May.

Official Rock Hill Budget Bill / EPP
After opening the Budget Bill page
  1. Confirm you have lived at the location for at least 12 months.
  2. Check that the account has a good payment history and a zero balance.
  3. Confirm the account is residential and does not cover multiple locations.
  4. Use the online form or contact Customer Service to enroll.
  5. Remember that the account is reconciled each May.

What Is Included on a Rock Hill Utility Bill?

Rock Hill’s combined municipal bill can include several services. Which charges appear depends partly on the property and whether it is inside or outside city limits.

Electric Municipal electric service

Rock Hill operates its own public electric utility in a designated service territory.

Water & sewer Municipal water services

Water and sewer charges can appear on the same utility statement as electric service.

Public Works Garbage & stormwater

Some accounts also include garbage, recycling-related service, yard waste, seasonal leaf collection and stormwater.

City’s Example of a Typical Residential Bill

Rock Hill publishes an illustrative bill breakdown based on 902 kWh of electricity and 6,000 gallons of water. It is an example rather than a guaranteed household bill, but it shows which services tend to drive the total.

58.6% Electricity
20.1% Sewer
10.1% Water
9.2% Sanitation
2.0% Stormwater
Why this matters for a high bill: start by identifying which service increased. CustomerConnect can help isolate changes in electric or water consumption before you call about the entire account total.
Official Rock Hill Utility Bill Information
After opening the City’s utility-bill page
  1. Review which services can appear on a Rock Hill utility bill.
  2. Open the electric, water, sewer, stormwater or sanitation rate resource that matches the charge you are checking.
  3. Use CustomerConnect if you need to compare electric or water consumption.
  4. If the bill still looks unusual, contact Accounts Management or Customer Service with the bill available.

Rock Hill Utility Office, Payment Address & Hours

Utility service & payment Rock Hill City Hall
155 Johnston Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730

The City Hall entrances are from Hampton Street and Black Street.

Drive-through: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Utility Operations Rock Hill Utilities Operations Center
757 S. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730

This is the Utilities operations location, not the primary customer-payment counter.

Mailing Address

City of Rock Hill
P.O. Box 11706
Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706
In-person payment shortcut: the City lists the collections counter, an indoor drop box and a drive-through/drop-box option at City Hall. Do not place cash in a drop box.

Rock Hill’s combined electric, water and sewer structure is closer to a full municipal utility system than a stand-alone water department. These previously published guides cover similar account, payment and outage tasks.

Customers comparing another city-owned electric, water and sewer system can use the Independence Utilities bill pay and MyMeter guide.

For a municipal account combining multiple services, see the City of Austin Utilities payment and outage guide.

The Tallahassee Utilities customer-service guide is useful for another city-run system covering electric and other municipal utility services.

If you are comparing public electric and water systems, review the Georgetown Utilities portal and service guide.

Rock Hill Utilities FAQs

1. What is the City of Rock Hill Utilities customer-service phone number?

Call 803-325-2500 during business hours for Customer Service, including new service, transfers, billing questions, account help and reconnection arrangements. The separate 24-hour automated payment and outage number is 803-329-5500.

2. Where do I log in to pay my Rock Hill utility bill?

Use the official City of Rock Hill Customer Self-Service portal at onlinebill.cityofrockhill.com. It supports account login, bill viewing, payments and account requests.

3. Can I pay a Rock Hill utility bill without creating an online account?

Yes. The City’s Customer Self-Service page provides a one-time payment route for customers who know their utility account number.

4. What number do I call to pay a Rock Hill utility bill by phone?

Call 803-329-5500. Rock Hill says its automated debit or credit card payment system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Have the account number and requested identity information ready.

5. What should I do if my Rock Hill utility service has already been disconnected?

The City’s payment portal instructs disconnected customers to contact Customer Service at 803-325-2500 during normal business hours to arrange reconnection. Keep any payment confirmation available when you call.

6. How long does a new Rock Hill utility-service application take?

The City asks customers to allow up to 48 business hours for electronically submitted new-service applications. In-person customers may request same-day connection for an additional $20 if the request is made before noon and the City’s requirements are met.

7. What documents does a Rock Hill renter need to start utility service?

Residential rental customers should provide a valid state-issued photo ID plus a copy of the lease or welcome letter with the new service agreement.

8. How do I report a Rock Hill power or water outage?

Call 803-329-5500 or use the City’s online outage-reporting system. For online reporting, Rock Hill says you can identify the account with the seven-digit account number or the phone number associated with the account.

9. Can I get equal monthly Rock Hill utility payments?

Possibly. The Equalized Payment Plan requires at least 12 months at the same residence, a good payment history and a zero account balance. Commercial accounts and accounts with multiple locations are not eligible.

10. What is the difference between Rock Hill Customer Self-Service and CustomerConnect?

Customer Self-Service is the City’s billing and account portal for viewing bills, making payments and managing account requests. CustomerConnect focuses on electric and water consumption, graphs, notifications and potential leak alerts.

Accuracy & Official-Source Note

This page is an independent customer-help resource. The City of Rock Hill controls official utility accounts, payment posting, service connection, reconnection, outage response, payment arrangements and utility-service policies.

The information above was checked against the City’s current Customer Service, Customer Self-Service, Utilities, CustomerConnect, Outage Reporting, Water Outages, Budget Bill, Payment Arrangement, Service Request and About Your Utility Bill resources.

Portal screens, processing times, service requirements and policies can change. For a disconnection, same-day connection, outage or account-specific payment decision, follow the latest instruction shown by the City of Rock Hill.

Editorial verification: September 2026.

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