Winter Storm Recovery and Customer Assistance
Stay up to date on options for water, electric, and bill relief.
Winter Storm Assistance
If your home or business property suffered damages due to Winter Storm Uri, options are available to help.
Utility Bill Relief
Austin City Council approved a number of bill relief measures for customers who experience financial difficulty as a result of Winter Storm Uri or COVID-19.
See all approved bill relief measures
Get the FAQs about Water Bill relief
Apply for help with utility bill paymentsBilling & Payment Options
Take the guesswork out of your monthly bills and never worry about late fees again.
Take the guesswork out of your monthly bills.
Budget Billing lets you pay approximately the same amount each month for your utility services.
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Never worry about late fees again.
With Autopay, your utility bill payment is deducted automatically from your bank account each month.
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Make a Quick Payment — no login required.
Pay anytime, day or night. Use Quick Payment on the phone or online. There is a convenience fee for using this option.
Make a Quick PaymentReport power outages. Get text alerts.
When the lights go out, don’t be in the dark! Austin Energy’s outage map and notification system helps you stay informed during outages.
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Experiencing a large broken water line, no water, or other water emergency? Need water-saving tips?
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Help transform waste into resources while keeping our community clean and closer to our Zero Waste goal.
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The Customer Assistance Program (CAP) helps customers who face temporary and long-term financial difficulties and serious medical challenges.
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