Establishing an Account

For Tenants

Register Online
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Register at the Revenue Division by calling (319)356-5066 one week before you want service to begin. An $80 deposit is required - Mastercard, Visa, personal checks and cash are all acceptable. Deposits are credited back to the account after 15 months of service without delinquencies or upon termination of the service, whichever comes first.

You may also register in person at the Revenue Division (City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City) or you may call (319) 356-5066 for instructions to register by mail.

For Commercial Businesses

Register Online
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Same procedures as apply to "Tenants" above. Deposit amount equals an average two-month billing for that business or a minimum of $80. For deposit calculation, please call (319) 356-5066.

For Homeowners

Register Online
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Call the Revenue Division at (319) 356-5066 to initiate service. A deposit is not generally required. Note: A property manager or realtor may act as your agent to establish service.