Patterson New Utility Accounts: Renters Need $113 Deposit and Same-Day Requests Close at 3 p.m.

PATTERSON — November 2, 2026. Patterson’s utility billing office lists a $113 deposit or acceptable letter of credit for renters opening water, wastewater and garbage accounts, with a 3 p.m. cutoff for same-day service.

Documents the city requests

The city lists a service address, identification, contact numbers and either ownership documents for a homeowner or a rental agreement for a tenant. Staff can explain how sensitive documents should be securely submitted.

Three in the afternoon matters

The service page explicitly says requests received after 3 p.m. do not qualify for same-day setup. This is an administrative cutoff, not a guarantee that all service will be physically connected before a particular evening.

Help and account details

Patterson provides 209-895-8040 and financeub@pattersonca.gov for utility inquiries. Ask staff about current deposits and any eligibility for credit alternatives before signing a lease or scheduling a move.

Official sources

City of Patterson — Start and Stop Utility Service.

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