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UTILITY CUSTOMERS: THERE WILL BE NO LATE FEES FOR WATER UTILITY BILLS DUE ON JUNE 10th, 2025.

Utility bills not paid by June 23, 2025 will be disconnected on June 24, 2025 and a $40 fee will be added to your bill.

Looking to pay online?

With the implementation of  the new software, the City of Jefferson is now accepting utility payments online. 

Click the link below to begin:

Pay My Utility Bill

 

CITY OF JEFFERSON

 

DAILY OPERATIONS:

City Hall offices moved to:

305 E. Austin Street

(Visitor Center: GREEN door at west end of building)

until further notice.

 

* Please call 903-665-3922 for your balance or any other questions. If no one is available, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. 

* Public postings/notices will continue to be posted online at jeffersontexas.us and on the bulletin boards outside old city hall at 102 N. Polk St.

*PAYMENTS:

  • Payments can be made in person, by mail, or in the afterhours drop box at:

305 E. Austin Street

(Visitor Center: GREEN door at west end of building)

  • Payments can be made via: Cash, Check, Money Order, or Cashier’s Check
  • Ask about our ACH option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

2025 Holiday Schedule-Office Hours-Payment Information updated 11-19-24

 

CITY HALL OFFICES

Open: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday closed from 1pm – 2pm for lunch

Phone: 903-665-3922

Fax: 903-665-1002

Temporary City Hall Offices located at 305 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657: To make a utility payment in person or overnight drop, submission of building permits, sign permits, walking tour permits, amusement ride permits, alcohol permits, event applications, general questions on water, sewer, streets, and/or city cemetery lots. 

Vendor Permits: Please Contact the Jefferson Police Department: 903-665-2432

Overnight Drop Box for Utility  Payments: Payments can be placed in the dropped located in the slot of the door at 305 E. Austin Street (Visitor Center: GREEN door at west end of building).

 

 

______________________________________EXPIRED NOTICES___________________________________________

Expired: NOTICE: 4-17-2025: City Hall Offices will be closed for software conversion training.  For election questions, email mboyd@cityhallofjefferson.com. Water/Sewer issues, please call the main line, 903-665-3922,  and follow the prompts. Council member contact information can be found on the Government page.

Expired: NOTICE:  The Regular City Council Meeting for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 is cancelled. A Special City Council Meeting will be scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm.  Deadline to submit a request containing all documentation to be placed on the agenda is 5pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024.          

Expired: WATER NOTICE Chlorine Conversion June 6 2024 – July 3 2024

Expired: NOTICE: Survey Opportunity : Marion County and the City of Jefferson are updating their 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Your input is essential!

Please visit the County or City website and complete the survey blow to provide your input.

https://forms.office.com/r/xLWiB3WWku

Expired: NOTICE: Update on Low Water Pressure 3/15/2024

A lightning strike, during the early morning storms, blew out a main water line that was isolated. With the assistance of TCEQ, the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City staff reviewed and discussed the emergency response procedures and determined that a Water Boil Notice is not necessary.

If you have any additional questions, please call Allan Whatley, Public Works Director, at 903-601-1276 or Mayor Rob Baker at 214-608-3104.