New Residential Utility Account-Owner

Pursuant to section 50.33 (Am. Ord. 1754, passed 6-19-13) of the City of Pembroke Pines Code of Ordinances, deposits required for new accounts for the use of city water and sewer facilities shall be $100 if an account is opened by a property owner and $300 if an account is opened jointly by a property owner and tenant, payable as follows:

Owner: Water and Sewer Deposit, $100.
Tenant: Water and Sewer Deposit, $200.

The tenant will receive and be jointly liable for the monthly service invoice during their tenancy. The owner is fully responsible for all charges at the property until transferred to a new owner.

All new owner Utility accounts require a completed, signed and notarized Utility Service Application along with the following documentation: (Click here for application)

If Application is Being Signed by the Owner We Require:

  • Settlement Statement (HUD), Closing Disclosure, Warranty Deed, Certificate of Title or a copy of the ownership page from Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) (We require all closing documents be signed by either the seller or buyer.)
  • Valid Driver's license or government-issued photo ID with signature (We require an ID from the owner, even if application has been notarized.)

Deposit $100.00 (Payment must be in the form of cash, check or money order.)

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If Application is Being Signed by Someone Other Than the Owner or If Property is Owned by a Business or a Bank:

  • Settlement Statement (HUD), Closing Disclosure, Warranty Deed, Certificate of Title, a copy of the ownership page from Broward County Property Appraiser (BCPA) or Sunbiz. (We require all closing documents be signed by either the seller or buyer.)
  • Signed and notarized Power of Attorney (POA) document authorizing person to sign on their behalf (the POA needs to be signed and notarized by the owner, authorized person on BCPA and/or on Sunbiz)
  • Driver's license or government-issued photo ID with signature (We require an ID from the owner, even if application has been notarized.) (persons can be found using Sunbiz)

$100 deposit (Payment must be in the form of cash, check or money order.)

Please note: All security deposits are applied to the final bill, therefore, all balances are to be settled at closing between the seller/buyer before starting new service.