Opening A New Account

New utility accounts are processed

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm

Deposits

Customers must apply in person with a government-issued identification card, and pay the required deposit at the customer service window at City Hall. Owners must provide proof of ownership. Tenants must provide a notarized letter of authorization from the property owner/agent. Service is generally connected to properties with existing meters within 24-hours. View and download the Application for New Account (PDF).

The City of North Miami requires that customers pay a refundable security deposit upon opening or re-establishing an account for water and/or sewer service. Accounts are not transferable. All outstanding unpaid bills from the same individual from a previous address must be paid in its entirety before a new application is accepted. The City of North Miami is not responsible for loss bills, and urges customers to contact the Utility Billing Division for duplicate bills or account balances if a bill is not received.

The security deposit is refunded to the customer only if it exceeds the amount on the final closing bill. It is the customer’s responsibility to notify the City of North Miami when the service is no longer required and may be terminated.

Fees

Inside City Limits Customers

Residential	Government-Issued ID	Deposit Per Unit	Processing Fee	Proof of Ownership	Owner's Notarized Approval	Business License or Waiver
Owner	Required	$45	$10	Required	n/a	n/a
Tenant	Required	$180	$10	Required	Required	n/a

Commercial	Government-Issued ID	Deposit Per Unit	Processing Fee	Proof of Ownership	Owner's Notarized Approval	Business License or Waiver
Owner	Required	Varies - $100 minimum	$10	Required	n/a	Required
Tenant	Required	Varies - $100 minimum	$10	Required	Required	Required

Outside City Limits

Residential	Government-Issued ID	Deposit Per Unit	Processing Fee	Proof of Ownership	Owner's Notarized Approval	Business License or Waiver
Owner	Required	$35	$10	Required	n/a	n/a
Tenant	Required	$140	$10	Required	Required	n/a

Commercial	Government-Issued ID	Deposit Per Unit	Processing Fee	Proof of Ownership	Owner's Notarized Approval	Business License or Waiver
Owner	Required	Varies - $100 minimum	$10	Required	n/a	n/a
Tenant	Required	Varies - $100 minimum	$10	Required	Required	n/a

Acceptable Proof of Ownership

Recorded Warranty or Quit Deed, Certificate of Title or Settlement Statement - with signatures of both the buyer and the seller.

Notarized Owner Approval Letter

A notarized approval from the owner is required with the application under the following circumstances:

If property is owned by a company (ensure that the signee is listed on Sunbiz business registration documents)
If the authorization notice is written on a company's letterhead
If the authorization letter is accompanied by the signee's ID or business card
If the account is being opened by a tenant