Water Division

The Request for Final Reading Form (Bill for Sale of Real Estate) is used to request a final meter reading associated with property sales.

The associated fee for this request is $35.00. For your convenience you may type directly on the request form, complete online and submit using the box labeled "submit" located at the bottom of the form. In addition, the form may be emailed to the NewportWater@cityofNewport.com or Faxed to 401-846-0947.

Please note we require a minimum 3 to 5 day turn around for the meter department to obtain a read and process the request through the department. Please contact the Billing Clerk at 845-5604 with any question or concerns.

The Request for Service Form (used for all other service requests) is used to request meter readings associated with a change in tenancy; to request seasonal turn on /off; to request shutdown of service, or to request a change to the billing address for a service location.

Fees apply as noted on the form. For your convenience you may type directly on the request form, complete online and submit using the box labeled "submit" located at the bottom of the form. In addition, the form may be emailed to the NewportWater@cityofNewport.com or Faxed to 401-846-0947.

The Exemption Application can be used by homeowners age 65 and older as you are eligible for an exemption from paying the State's "Water Quality Protection Surcharge" on the water bill.

A Water Quality Protection Charge based on actual water consumption is mandated by Rhode Island General Law, § 46-15.3-5. A property owner age 65 and above is exempt from this charge if they are the property owner of record and do not rent the property at any time during the year and the property qualifies as the owners primary residence.

If you meet the above criteria, please complete and return the Elderly Exemption Application and you will be exempt from this charge on future billings. Please send your application with a copy of your driver's license or your birth certificate with proof of residency to the City of Newport, Utilities Department, Water Division, at 70 Halsey St, Newport, RI 02840.

* Forms may be completed and documents provided in person at the offices located at 70 Halsey St, Utilities Division or Collections Office at 43 Broadway.

** This form should only be completed once unless there has been a change of ownership at the location. Contact the Water Division at 401-845-5604 to determine whether you have already qualified for this exemption. All forms with the correct documents and owner information must be on file at the Water Division for the exemption to occur.

The Water Service Application is used for a new water service; renewal of existing service; and fire services. A detailed site plan clearly showing the proposed work and all dimensions is required with all applications. Application, site plan and application fee need to be submitted to the Dept of Utilities, 70 Halsey St, Newport.

For your convenience you can type directly on the water service application before you print it. All fields on application must be filled in and completed for review by staff. Upon satisfactory review, you will receive an approval letter with further instructions and/or requirements. The Connection Charge is determined per the Rate Schedule.

Water Pollution Control Division

For your convenience you can type directly on these applications before you print them. All fields on the application must be filled in and completed for review by staff. Upon satisfactory review, you will receive an approval letter with further instructions and/or requirements. There is no application fee.

PLEASE FILL OUT FORMS AND APPLICATIONS COMPLETELY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT IS REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE PHONE NUMBER AT THE TOP OF THE FORM OR APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE OR CALL 401-845-5600.