Notice and timing
How delinquency is handled
Grace period after the due date
No grace period is published: the bill is considered past due on any day after the printed due date, and the 10% penalty is charged the day following the due date. The payment due date is approximately 15 business days after bill generation, subject to the date printed on the customer's statement.
Late-fee calculation
League City assesses a late-payment penalty equal to 10% of the bill on the day after the due date, even if the customer says the bill was not received. A delinquent notice identifies the amount due, including penalties, and the scheduled disconnection date. If the account reaches the final nonpayment-disconnection list, a $40 fee is added. An account with poor credit history may receive an additional $100 deposit after the City reviews for more than two nonpayment cutoffs or more than four late payments in the prior 12 months. A $75 tampering fee may apply when a meter is turned on or tampered with without City personnel.
Disconnection timeline
The account is delinquent after the printed due date and receives a 10% penalty the following day. The City mails a delinquent notice showing the scheduled disconnection date and the penalty-inclusive amount. Service is subject to disconnection after 10 business days from the due date; the new-service terms and the Utility Billing FAQ repeat that same ordinance-based threshold. If the account reaches the final list, a $40 fee applies. A payment extension may be requested, with up to seven calendar days after the disconnection date allowed under the published policy, but an approved extension must be paid by 10am on its extended due date.