Payment Options

Utility Auto Debit Plan

Pay your utility bill by auto debit and never have a late payment.

  • Use this online form to fill out your Auto Debit Plan Agreement.  The form provides frequently asked questions regarding the plan.  You will have the option of downloading a PDF version of your form once completed. 
  • You can change your banking information at any time(10 days notice required) 
  • You can cancel the plan at any time (10 days notice required).  

Pay Online

Pay through your online banking from your financial institution’s website. To setup the City of White Rock as a bill payee:

  1. Log in to your banking website
  2. Navigate to the bill payment menu and select “add a new payee”
  3. Search for payee “White Rock” and select the “utilities” option from the results
  4. Avoid the “taxes” option as the City of White Rock also offers the online payment option for property taxes
  5. Locate your seven digit account number on the top right corner of the utility bill and enter it into the account field

Remember, when paying online, print or save the confirmation page or confirmation number for your records.

Pay via the City's eCommerce portal

Payment by credit card can be made through the City's online eCommerce portal.  Please note, credit card fees apply.

Telephone Banking

Contact your financial institution for instructions. Ensure your payment will be processed by the due date.

Mail

By mailing a cheque payable to the City of White Rock. Mailed payments must be received on or before the due date. Mail early to avoid late penalties

In Person At City Hall

Financial Services front counter at City Hall accepts cash, cheque or interact.

Unpaid Bills

Overdue amounts as of December 31st are, as per section 258 of the Community Charter, deemed taxes in arrears and transferred to your property tax account. Taxes in arrears are charged interest as prescribed by the section 245 of the Community Charter.

Tenants

The City does not mail to tenants directly, only Strata or Property Management companies may be assigned to received utility bills. To set this up, an owner must fill out the Strata/Property Management Company Mailing Request Form and submit it to the Finance department for processing. Once completed, the City will mail the utility bills directly to the Strata or Property Management company.

Refund Request

In the event that you would like to request a refund of overpayment of a water utility account, please complete a Refund Request Form. If your property has been sold you will need to include a copy of your Statement of Adjustments with the refund request.