Pay Water & Sewer Connection Fees - St. Petersburg

Utilities and Infrastructure Florida 3 Minutes Read · published February 09, 2026 Flag of Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida property owners and contractors must follow city requirements when applying for water and sewer connections and paying associated fees. This guide explains how to confirm connection charges, submit required permits or applications, pay fees online, and where to get help from the City of St. Petersburg Utilities and Development Services departments.

Pay early to avoid delays in service activation.

Overview

New connections, service upgrades, or meter changes often require permits, inspections and payment of a connection fee set by the city’s fee schedule. Check the Development Services permit requirements and the Utilities payment options before scheduling work so you understand required documents and payment methods.

Paying Online

You can pay water and sewer connection fees online via the City utilities payment portal; use the account or permit number to ensure payment posts to the correct permit or account.[1]

  • Prepare permit or application number before payment.
  • Confirm fee amount from the development services fee schedule or your permit notice.
  • Contact Utilities Customer Service if a payment does not post within the expected time.

Fees, Estimates and Billing

Connection charges may include system development charges, meter fees, and inspection charges. The Development Services fee schedule and permit pages list applicable charges and any calculation method used by the city; consult those pages for the latest amounts and refund rules.[2]

  • System development charges and meter fees — see the official fee schedule.
  • Permit application fees for water/sewer connections.
  • Inspection charges for connection inspections or re-inspections.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City enforces connection, permit and utility regulations through the Utilities Department and Code Enforcement processes. Specific fine amounts and escalation (first/repeat/continuing offences) are not specified on the cited departmental pages; consult the City Code or contact Code Enforcement for statutory fines and appeal deadlines.[3]

  • Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offence procedures not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: stop-work orders, connection disconnection, and administrative orders may be imposed by the city.
  • Enforcer: City of St. Petersburg Utilities Department and Code Enforcement; report violations via official contact pages.
  • Appeals/review: appeals generally follow Code Enforcement Board or administrative review channels; specific time limits are not specified on the cited page.
Failure to obtain required permits or pay required fees can lead to administrative orders or service disconnection.

Applications & Forms

The city publishes permit application forms, meter request forms and development service fee schedules for water and sewer connections. If a specific application name or form number is required for your project, check the Development Services permit page for the current packet and submission instructions.[2]

  • Common forms: water/sewer connection permit application, meter request forms (check Development Services).
  • Submission: many forms can be submitted online or at the Development Services counter; follow the instructions on the official form page.

How-To

Step-by-step to pay connection fees online and avoid common issues.

  1. Confirm the exact fee and required permit numbers on the Development Services permit or fee schedule.
  2. Complete any required application or permit request and obtain a permit number from Development Services.
  3. Use the City utilities online payment portal to pay the connection fee; include the permit or account number on payment.
  4. Save confirmation and receipt, and schedule inspections only after payment posts and permits are issued.
Keep receipts and confirmation numbers until the final inspection and meter activation are complete.

FAQ

How do I find the exact connection fee for my property?
Check the Development Services fee schedule and your permit estimate; contact Development Services for property-specific calculations.[2]
Can I pay connection fees online?
Yes. Use the City utilities payment portal and include your permit or account number so payment applies correctly.[1]
What happens if I work without a permit?
The City may issue stop-work orders, fines, or require corrective actions through Code Enforcement; specific penalties are set by ordinance or administrative rule.[3]

Key Takeaways

  • Confirm permit and fee details before paying.
  • Pay online using the official utilities portal and retain receipts.
  • Contact Utilities or Development Services for disputes or clarifications.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of St. Petersburg - Utilities online payment portal
  2. [2] City of St. Petersburg - Development Services fee schedule and connection information
  3. [3] City of St. Petersburg - Code Enforcement and appeals information

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