utilities
Water Service
Residents must submit a Water Service Request to receive water service in Port Hope. Completed request forms can be dropped off, faxed or mailed to the Municipal Office. Please select the appropriate form based on whether you are a property owner or tenant.
Download the Water Service Request for Property Owners
Download the Water Service Request for Tenants
Water Bill Payments
Municipal water billing notices are mailed four times each year and are due generally January, April, July and October. Water bills may be paid at the Town Hall Finance Department (56 Queen Street), on-line or in person at most banks or through a preauthorized payment plan. There is also a convenient drop box on the front door of the Municipal Office for after-hours payment. Interest is charged on outstanding balances at the rate of 1.25% per month.
All billing inquiries to be directed to the Finance Department by phone (905-885-4544) or in person. The Finance Department is located on the main floor of the Municipal Office at 56 Queen Street in Port Hope.
Download the Pre-Authorized Water/Sewer Payment Plan Application Form
Gas
Union Gas is the natural gas provider for the Municipality of Port Hope. Union Gas uses a 12 month forecast to determine their gas rate. This forecast is reviewed and updated on a regular basis and the rates are adjusted accordingly. For more information regarding rate changes, please visit their website at www.uniongas.com.
Hydro
The Municipality of Port Hope is supplied electricity by two separate companies. Veridian www.veridian.on.ca supplies electric power to the residents and businesses in Ward 1 (the urban area). Contact Veridian at 1-888-445-2881.
Hydro One www.hydroone.com is the supplier of electricity to the customers located in Ward 2 (the rural ward). Contact Hydro One at 1-888-664-9376.