Utilities

Online Utility Bill Account Management

The City of Atwater offers online utility account management. Users have 24/7 access to view their bill, make payments via credit or debit cards, and sign up for paperless billing.

To utilize this service please press the “Make a Payment” button.

Make a Payment

Cannabis businesses can now file and pay on: https://atwater.hdlgov.com

Forms:

City of Atwater Start Service Forms
City of Atwater Disconnect Service Forms

Water Discontinuation Policy

The Water Discontinuation policy enumerates the City of Atwater’s administrative actions for the collection of delinquent accounts, including notifications, charges, and discontinuation of water service.

As an urban or community water system that supplies water to more than 200 service connections, the City is governed by Senate Bill No. 998, Water Shutoff Protection Act.

Click below to view the discontinuation document:

English:
CITY OF ATWATER, CA
WATER DISCONTINUATION POLICY

Spanish:
CIUDAD DE ATWATER, CA
POLÍZA DE INTERRUPCIÓN DEL AGUA

Chinese:
加利福尼亚州阿特沃特市
中断供水政策

Tagalog:
CITY OF ATWATER, CA
PATAKARAN UKOL SA PAGPUTOL NG TUBIG

Vietnamese:
ĐIỀU LỆ NGƯNG CẤP NƯỚC CỦA
THÀNH PHỐ ATWATER, CA

Korean:
캘리포니아주 애트워터 시
(City of Atwater) 수도 서비스 차단 정책

Resolution No. 3426-23 – Water Discontinuation Policy to Comply with the Water Shutoff Protection Act SB 998
Water Discontinuation Policy
Adopted Water Rates
Sewer Rates
Resolution No. 3424-23 – New Rates for Solid Waste Services, Effective September 1, 2023

Business License

The Atwater Municipal Code identifies a business as professions, trades, and occupations (including home occupations), both for profit and non profit.

The Atwater Municipal Code requires that all new businesses procure a Business License prior to carrying out business transactions. Businesses that move from one location to another are also required to obtain a new license. It is unlawful to operate within the City without a license and offenders may be fined.

In order to obtain a Business License the applicant must file an application, pay the appropriate fees, and meet all other requirements briefly described here and elsewhere in the Atwater Municipal Code.

Annual license fees are also required to continue operating a business within the City.

All businesses operating within city limits must apply for a City Business License.

Apply for a Business License within Atwater here.

Building Division Requirements

To better assist business owners or prospective owners seeking a location in the community a description of responsibilities is provided for consideration.

The City of Atwater Building Division typically reviews requests for business licenses and may become involved if there is a change in the building occupancy or use or if the facility has been unused for some time. In some instances a business owner may be contacted to schedule an on site inspection with the Building Department and possibly Fire Department before a Business License will be issued. This may apply to new and relocating businesses as well as a change in ownership of an existing business.

The inspections will determine if the facility and business operation meet applicable Building and Fire Code requirements. A building permit may be required for renovations, improvements, or other actions to meet code compliance as determined by the Fire and Building Departments. Any identified conditions must be met and the permit fees paid before the Business License is approved and the business can open.