PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Water: Your name won’t be updated on your bill until your deed is recorded by the city. The title company implements that process, then it’s in the hands of the office of Deeds and Records. It’s going to take at least 2 billing cycles to update, post covid it is taking up to 6 months. When you receive a bill, whether it has your name on it or not, it belongs to your home’s account and is yours to pay. Your first bill will most likely include usage for days you didn’t own the house. Remember that the title company reconciled the account at closing, paid the seller’s current bills, and credited you for the usage and rents during those days of the billing cycle that occurred before your ownership. In other words, you won’t be overpaying. Check out the FAQ page on Phila.Gov for more information.
Gas: If you have an existing account you can simply make a switch, close an account, or register for a new one online at pgworks.com
Electric: You can make changes to, start, or stop an account online at PECO.com
Cable/Internet: The switch of a cable account from the prior occupant to a new one can’t happen until the old account holder has canceled theirs. You have your choice of internet service. Often when moving you can call your current provider for an easy switch. Or maybe it is time to try a new company (like the small, private operator, Philly Whisper!) and take advantage of a new client special!
