Residential Services

Apply for/transfer service on existing meter

Activating or transferring service at an existing meter location may be initiated online. We offer same-day connect for customers that fill out the proper paperwork.

The connect fee is $10 to establish a customer account for service at an address with an existing meter if the customer is utility credit approved to not require a deposit.

If the customer account does require a deposit based upon their utility credit history, they will be notified with options before service is established.

Ready to get your new service started?

If you would prefer a paper application, you can download one here. Once it's completed, please return it via email to [email protected] or fax at 830.257.8078. Paper copies are also available in a grab box along our KPUB drive-thru window.

Apply for service on new construction

If you need service at a new construction site without any previous meter service, please click the button below to review information and begin the application process.

Ready to get your new construction service started?

Stop service

It’s easy to request a disconnect for your service. Just login to your SmartHub account and select “report an issue/inquiry” on the right to initiate your request.

PRE-PAY BILLING

Would it be easier for you to make daily, weekly or bi-weekly payments rather than one large payment each month? PrePay may be the right payment structure for you then!

With PrePay, you are putting electricity in your home—just like you fill the gas tank in your car, you pay for it before you use it. You can purchase small amounts every few days, or fill up the tank and not worry about it for several weeks. When your supply is low, you simply purchase more.

By monitoring your consumption on a regular basis, you begin to notice patterns in your day-to-day usage and can take action to keep electrical costs down.

In similar programs across the country, PrePay participants typically see a 10 to 12% reduction in their monthly electric bill.

Why choose PrePay?

• No more high bill surprises—PrePay puts you in control of your electricity usage
• Daily notifications of account credit balances
• Make payments on your own schedule
• No deposit required
• No late payment fees

Ready to take control of your electric bills? Contact us today at 1.830.257.3050 or via email at [email protected] for information.

Participation terms & conditions in the KPUB PrePay Billing Program

The Kerrville Public Utility Board (“KPUB”) PrePay electric service billing program offers residential customers the ability to have greater control of their account management.

Under the program, customers can avoid paying security deposits and reconnection fees. However, the customer is subject to immediate disconnection if their account balance reaches or falls below zero. If disconnected, restoration of electric service will usually occur within minutes after a payment has been made and confirmed, unless factors outside of the company’s control prevent reconnection. To participate in the PrePay program, customers must agree to the following terms and conditions.

Participation

KPUB offers a PrePay billing program option to residential customers who have AMI meters with permanent single-phase electric service that is no greater than 200 amps and 120/240 volts.

If any residents at a PrePay billing location have medical conditions that would be impacted by a loss of service, then that customer’s service address would be ineligible for the PrePay billing program.

Should this status change, it is the customer’s responsibility to notify KPUB, at which time the account will be removed from the PrePay program.

KPUB will transfer any outstanding balance on a customer’s PrePay account to the debt recovery method associated with their account, and a pre-determined agreed amount of the customer’s future payments will be applied to the unsettled balance until it is paid in full. In this situation, a minimum payment of $50 is required to initiate the PrePay program again.

Payments

Once a PrePay billing account is established, a customer may purchase electricity at any time in payments of at least $20.

Electricity may be purchased 24 hours a day through SecurePay at 1.855.382.9918, online at www.kpub.com by clicking the KPUB login button, the KPUB SmartHub app or during normal business hours at the KPUB office. Please note, PrePay customers are unable to make payments online with the “Pay Now” feature. All PrePay customers should establish a KPUB SmartHub account for online account management and online payments.

PrePay customers agree that their service will be disconnected when their account reaches or falls below a zero balance.

Deposits

There is no credit check or deposit required for customers in the PrePay billing program.

If you are an existing KPUB customer who would like to switch to PrePay, any deposit fee previously paid to KPUB will be applied in full to their account at the commencement of participation in the PrePay billing program. The deposit will first be used to pay any outstanding account balance(s). Any remaining funds will be applied as a credit to the customer’s PrePay account balance. A refund will not be issued for the remaining deposit balance while participating in the PrePay billing program.

Notifications

No monthly billing statement will be mailed for a PrePay billing account.

The customer is solely responsible to regularly monitor the balance of their PrePay account.

A PrePay customer’s account balance will be recalculated and updated on a daily basis.

Daily account balances can be checked 24 hours a day by phone at 1.855.382.9918, an online account at www.kpub.com by clicking the KPUB login button, the KPUB SmartHub app or during normal business hours at the KPUB office.

All PrePay customers should establish a KPUB SmartHub account for online account management. PrePay customers can customize their email & phone notifications through KPUB’s SmartHub features for daily updates about their electricity usage/account balance and determine the frequency of those notifications.

PrePay customers must maintain at least one method of receiving alerts on their account. It is the customer’s responsibility to notify KPUB immediately if any of their contact information changes (email, phone, etc). KPUB urges our PrePay customers to select at least two methods to receive alerts to avoid a single point of communication failure.

PrePay customers are responsible for any cellular telephone or texting charges incurred by their cellphone carrier due to daily notifications that they select.

Disconnection

If a PrePay account balance becomes negative, the customer’s service will be disconnected during normal business hours the following weekday (Monday-Friday), excluding holidays. To restore service, a minimum payment of at least $20 must be made.

Transition to traditional service billing

PrePay customers agree that if they wish to return to a traditional billing service account, they will be subject to deposit and credit scoring requirements. If a deposit is required, they must pay the deposit in order to return to traditional service billing. If the customer has a remaining negative balance or short-term payment arrangement, the customer must also pay that balance before transitioning to traditional billing. If there is an outstanding credit on the account, the balance will be credited to the traditional service account.

budget billing

With KPUB’s Budget Billing Plan, you can pay the same amount each month on your electric bill. For those on a fixed income, this program is very helpful.

Customers who have been at the same address and have paid on time for twelve concurrent months are eligible for this program.

  • Contact our office to see how much your average billing is for the past twelve months.
  • A budget amount will be calculated, based upon your last twelve month’s average bill.
  • The level monthly payment calculated may be adjusted quarterly for actual usage.
  • After twelve months, if you have overpaid or underpaid, the balance will be rolled into the next twelve month’s average.
  • You will receive a notification on your yearly anniversary concerning the account balance and options available.

Please contact customer service at 1.830.257.3050 or via email at [email protected] for information.

Ready to sign up? Click here to download the application, or sign up online in your SmartHub account today!

Budget Billing

Budget billing is for residential customers only who have been at the same address for 12 months with on-time payment history.

KPUB SERVICE AREA

KPUB serves approximately 24,000 customers throughout its 146 square mile service area, which includes Kerrville, Center Point, Ingram, Hunt and surrounding areas.

KPUB Service Area Map

KPUB SmartHub App

Our SmartHub is a web and mobile app that allows you

to do business with KPUB like never before

SmartHub App Phone

BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS

IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO PAY YOUR BILL ON TIME

Pay Now (No Login Required)

If you prefer quick and easy, no-frills online payment, we have an option for you. Simply enter your account number to view all current balances and simple payment instructions with the Pay Now button below. 

Bank Draft

With Auto Pay, you no longer have to worry about due dates or late fees since your payment is automatically deducted from your account each month. Click here to set Auto Pay today through your account. Once you’re signed in, click on billing & payments and then select the auto-pay program drop down.

Credit Card Auto Pay

With Auto Pay, you no longer have to worry about due dates or late fees since your payment is automatically deducted from your account each month. Click here to set Auto Pay today through your account. Once you’re signed in, click on billing & payments and then select the auto-pay program drop down.

Pay Online

Pay at: kpub.smarthub.coop (via Pay My Bill access) SmartHub is an application that allows customers to access their electric account(s) on mobile devices. Customers can make payments, view usage history, view payment history, contact customer service, and receive alerts and special messages from KPUB—all on the go!

Phone In and Pay Your Bill

Use our Secure Pay toll-free number: 855-959-2496

Major credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks are accepted.

Pay by mail via the United States Post Office

Simply include the return portion of your bill in the return envelope with your check or money order.

Pay In Person

Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted at KPUB's main office:

Kerrville Public Utility Board
2250 Memorial Blvd.
Kerrville, TX 78028

 

NEW! Bill Payment Kiosks

Self-serve kiosks accept credit card, debit card, check & cash bill payments on-site at KPUB 24/7. 

Please note cash payments will not issue change back. Any payment overages will be credited to the customer's next billing cycle.

Pay Now (No Login Required)

If you prefer quick and easy, no-frills online payment, we have an option for you. Simply enter your account number to view all current balances and simple payment instructions with the Pay Now button below. 

Bank Draft

With Auto Pay, you no longer have to worry about due dates or late fees since your payment is automatically deducted from your account each month. Click here to set Auto Pay today through your account. Once you’re signed in, click on billing & payments and then select the auto-pay program drop down.

Credit Card Auto Pay

With Auto Pay, you no longer have to worry about due dates or late fees since your payment is automatically deducted from your account each month. Click here to set Auto Pay today through your account. Once you’re signed in, click on billing & payments and then select the auto-pay program drop down.

Pay Online

Pay at: kpub.smarthub.coop (via Pay My Bill access) SmartHub is an application that allows customers to access their electric account(s) on mobile devices. Customers can make payments, view usage history, view payment history, contact customer service, and receive alerts and special messages from KPUB—all on the go!
For more information, check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions SmartHub FAQs.

Phone In and Pay Your Bill

Use our Secure Pay toll-free number: 855.959.2496. Major credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks are accepted.

Pay by mail via the United States Post Office

Simply include the return portion of your bill in the return envelope with your check or money order.

Payment Centers In and Around Kerrville

Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted at the following locations:

Kerrville Public Utility Board
2250 Memorial Blvd.
Kerrville, Texas

NEW! Bill Payment Kiosks

KPUB offers a fast & convenient 24/7 payment service option with indoor & outdoor self-serve bill payment kiosks that are located at KPUB's Main Office. Kiosks accept credit card, debit card, check & cash bill payments. Cash payments will not be issuing any change back from payments made—any payment overages will be issued to a customer’s account as an account credit for the next billing cycle.

Sign up for paperless billing—Earn up to a $10 bill credit on your next KPUB bill!