Pay Your Water Bill
Current Water Rates (2021)
Ways to pay your water bill:
Pay Your Bill Online by Credit Card
Due to federal regulations the City can no longer accept credit card payments over the phone.
Deposit a Check in the Drop Box
Deposit your payment by check in the City's drop box at 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553, located to the left of the City Hall entrance.
By Mail
All checks are payable to the City of Martinez, and can be mailed to the City's Post Office Box at: PO Box 4960, Whittier CA 90607.
Enroll in Paperless Water Billing!
Complete the Request for Paperless Water Bill for all bills to be delivered via email.
Application for Services
To establish a new water account in your name, please click on the link below and complete the Water Application depending on your ownership status:
New Owners/Existing Owners
Please make sure to attach proof of the purchase (i.e. Title or Grant Deed) and your Driver's License.
New Renters/Tenants
Please make sure to attach your Lease Agreement and your Driver's License. (Note: The required $50 deposit will be billed on your first water bill to establish credit. This amount may be refunded after one year of prompt payment.)
Realtors/Property Managers
Please make sure to attach your Listing Agreement and your Driver's License. (Note: The required $50 deposit will be billed on your first water bill to establish credit. This amount may be refunded after one year of prompt payment.)
Note: We bill bi-monthly, so please expect to receive your first bill within 2 months.
If you have any trouble submitting the application, please email us at waterbilling@cityofmartinez.org.
Lifeline
Low income households may qualify for Lifeline Rates on their water services. Please review the Lifeline Qualifications and Application for more information.
Request to Shut-off Water Service
Account must be under residents name. Please click on the following link to complete and submit the Request to Terminate Water Service during our business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. For more information, please view the FAQ shut-off question below or email us at waterbilling@cityofmartinez.org.
Leak Adjustment Requests
Form and Guidelines for Leak Adjustment Request