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 licensed 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.

DeKalb County, Georgia Treasury and Accounting

Services

774 Jordan Lane, Suite 200,

Decatur, Georgia

3003

Phone: (404) 378-4475 Fax: (404)

687-3504

Email:

newwaterservice@dekalbcountyga.gov

urs: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; excluding legal

holidays

(PLEASE PRINT) LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER

SERVICE ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS INSPECTION DATE

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

BUYER REALTOR

The following is required to establish temporary water service for an inspection:

• $90 (2 trip fees)

• Billing address (must be different from service address)

• Government Issued picture identification

Temporary service will be established for thirty days for inspection purposes. You are responsible for water/sewer usage during the inspection

period. The account may be closed at any time during the 30 day period by contacting our office. If the Application for Water/Sewer Service and

the settlement/closing statement are received within the 30 day inspection period, a permanent account will be established in your name and the

$45 trip fee will be credited to your account.

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