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Moving: Change Your Account Home

What information is optional
What is a properly closed opened utility account
Why do I need a meter reading
Who cannot use the online application
What information is required
What are the meter reading options
Who can use the online application
What are SPU combined utilities



Services > Billing > Manage Your Account > Moving: Change Your Account


What Are the Meter Reading Options?


To open or close your water/ garbage/ sewer account
  • • Read your own water meter on the day you move. If you read the meter on a different day, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) may prorate the reading based on the average daily consumption.
  • • Have SPU read it for a $74.00 fee.

To open or close an an electric account


  • • Read your own meter.
  • • Have City Light read it for a $33.00 fee.
  • • Accept an estimated meter reading based on previous consumption history at the property. Estimating is a free service.

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