Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United States. Learn what makes Arizona's capital the a great place to live, work, and play.
Moving to Phoenix
Neighbors and Neighborhoods
We help residents make their neighborhoods thrive.
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Parks, Arts, and Sports
Phoenix is just another word for FUN. Explore the places and activities that make us special.
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Neighborhood Community Programs
Community groups, links to key resources for neighborhood issues, and programs to support local efforts.
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Heat Response
Resources for keeping it cool in Phoenix and info on long-range heat-response efforts.
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Human Services
Landlord-tenant information, services for seniors, Head Start and early Head Start, and other support services for Phoenix residents.
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Affordable Housing
Affordable-home information for buyers and renters, including rental assistance and senior housing.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Explore ways you can help make Phoenix a great place to live.
Getting Settled
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Your Trash and Recycling
Find your trash/recycling pickup day, get free containers, and more.
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Your Police
How to contact us; which precinct serves your address; how to report a crime; and other links, resources, and programs.
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Your Fire Department
Fire prevention, water and battery safety, car seats, and so much more.
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Your Local Library
Get your card, borrow books, and see what’s happening.
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Your Public Transit
Rider information and city initiatives.
Set Up City Services
Learn how to set up, transfer, or stop your water, trash, and recycling services, and explore resources to make your transition smooth and hassle-free.
Phoenix Water Services provides safe, reliable water to over 1.7 million residents. Here’s how to get your service started:
Start Water Service
A minimum of three business days is required to process all service requests. Weekends and city holidays are excluded.
- Visit the Phoenix Water Services Customer Portal to submit your request.
- Attach the required PDF documents based on your status:
- Tenants: Provide a completed lease agreement (minimum six-month lease) with the landlord's name and address. Month-to-month leases are not accepted.
- Owners: Submit proof of ownership, such as a recorded or notarized deed, settlement statement, or a PDF from the Maricopa County Assessor.
- Agents: Provide proof of agency.
- Activation fees and deposits may apply. Deposit amounts vary by property type and are outlined in the Terms and Conditions.
- If your property has multiple meters, include this information in the comments section of your request.
Transfer Water Service
Relocating within Phoenix? Use the Customer Service Portal to transfer your existing account to your new address.
Stop Water Service
Moving out of Phoenix? Submit a request to stop your service via the same Customer Service Portal at least three business days before your move-out date.
Phoenix Public Works provides dependable trash and recycling services to all residents.
Set Up Trash and Recycling
- Trash and recycling services are automatically included when you set up your water account.
- Trash and Recycling Collection: Learn more about trash and recycling collection.
- Bulk Trash Pickup: Bulk trash collection is appointment-based.