CHECKLIST FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICE APPLICATION
OWNERS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:
Copy of the Settlement Statement**;
Valid Government Issued picture identification; Completed
Certificate of Compliance or Exemption Form.
Management Agreement; ONLY if you will have your property managed by a third party.
**In lieu of settlement statement; Deeds (e.g., Foreclosure, Security and Warranty) may be submitted; however,
the document MUST be recorded by the court.
Certificate of Compliance: This form is required for properties in unincorporated DeKalb County
purchased after 06/01/2008 and were built before 1993. If there is any question to whether you are in
unincorporated or incorporated DeKalb County please check your address at
http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/PropertyAppraisal/realSearch.asp.
The Tax District field will display
“unincorporated” if it is in unincorporated DeKalb County, but for incorporated properties the field will
display a city name (e.g., “Avondale” or “Decatur”). This form must be submitted within 30 days of
receipt of the application to avoid an interruption of service. NO EXTENSION will be given for any
occupied properties. To schedule an appointment for an inspection you may contact any licensed
plumber or home inspector.
Exemption Form: Please refer to the Exemption Form for the list of exemptions. Be sure to check the
box next to the appropriate exemption. NOTE: The box stating “Any real property that is being
advertised for foreclosure;” does not include a home purchased as a foreclosure unless the property was
purchased on the courthouse steps, which means there was no closing or settlement statement. The
Exemption Form should be submitted with your application, proof of ownership and identification.
TENANTS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application please, provide:
*Please note that the OWNER/MANAGEMENT COMPANY of the property must have an account in order for
a tenant to establish service.
First page of lease, which includes owner/tenant information and dates of lease;
Signature page of lease, which includes signatures of both parties on lease; Valid
Government Issued picture identification.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:
*Please note that the OWNER of the property must have an account in order for a Management Company to
establish service;
*HOWEVER, if the OWNER provides a copy of Management Agreement with their application the
Management Company will not need to apply.
Management Agreement, which includes owner information and dates of contract, and signatures
of both parties on the agreement.
Valid Government Issued picture identification of the representative of the company that completes
the application.
REALTORS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:
Listing Agreement OR Proof of Assignment; which should have the property address, the realty
company name, and the realtor name that is applying for service.
Valid Government Issued picture identification of realtor.
INSPECTION (30 days): Along with the TEMPORARY SERVICE application, please provide:
$90 ($45 “turn on” fee and $45 “turn off” fee) - (If the property is purchased before the inspection
period (30 days), $45 credit will apply toward your first bill).
Mailing address for statement, which should be different than the service address. Valid
Government Issued picture identification.
**Applications can be emailed (using new address in the subject line), faxed, mailed or brought in to our office.
