City Utilities
To establish City utility services, click on the “Summerset City Utility Portal” link below; create a profile, and request utility connection at the address of your new home.
The City Utility Billing consists of weekly trash services, and wastewater treatment services. Water services are not provided through the City.
Please contact either:
- Black Hawk Water for the Summerset Subdivision, 605-787-5777
- Diamond D Water for the Sun Valley Subdivision, 605-716-7771
Customer Deposits
A security deposit, of $50.00 for residential owner, and $100.00 for rental tenants and commercial accounts, is collected from all customers establishing City services. Deposits are refunded to the resident following payment of their final bill. The finance office will apply the deposit to any outstanding amounts.
Billing Information
Understanding Your Bill
Your monthly City utility bill is based on the previous month’s usage. Each billing cycle follows a consistent schedule, so you always know what to expect.
- Service Period: Utility usage is based on a 30‑day measurement cycle.
- Bill Issuance: Bills are prepared and issued no later than the 25th of each month.
- Delivery Method: Bills are mailed or emailed depending on your chosen preference.
- Due Date: Payment is due no later than the 20th of the following month.
- Auto Draft: If you are enrolled in automatic payments, your draft will occur on the 20th, unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday
For example, services from January 16 through February 15 were billed on February 24, with a due date of March 20.
- Unpaid balances will receive a $15.00 penalty and could result in notification of delinquency and may even result in an interruption of services.
- Attention Renters! Landlords will be notified of any delinquencies. Unpaid accounts revert back to the property owner.
Payment Options
In‑Person or Mailed Payments
We accept cash, check, money order, or credit/debit cards. Credit/debit card transactions include a 2% processing fee. Payments may be mailed, hand‑delivered to City Hall, or placed in one of our two payment drop boxes—one located in the City Hall parking lot and the other at the entrance to the Sun Valley Development.
Automatic Payments (ACH)
You may set up automatic direct payment from your checking account. To enroll, print and complete our ACH Authorization Form (click here), then return it to the City office.
Online Payments
You can make payments online through the City Utility Portal using a credit or debit card, by clicking on the “Pay My Bill” link below:
FAILURE TO RECEIVE BILL DOES NOT WAIVE PAST DUE PENALTY
Moving Out?
Disconnecting Utility Services
Please contact the Finance Office at least 5 days before your move date. Notifying us in advance helps prevent additional charges that can occur when billing days extend past your move‑out.
To disconnect City utility services, submit a request through the Utility Portal, or send us an email with your move‑out details: date, forwarding address, and current contact information. Once received, we’ll process your request and follow up if anything needs clarification.
Traveling?
Vacation Rate
The City of Summerset offers a reduced rate for properties that are vacant for 90 consecutive days. This rate is not retroactive, and an administrative fee applies.
To request the discount, complete the Vacation Rate Application (click here). Once submitted, your application is sent directly to the Utility Clerk for processing, and we will reach out if any clarification is needed.
Explanation of Billing Codes
- RES – Residential Sewer/Wastewater
- GA – Residential garbage
- SRF – Debt service
- DRES – Debt reserve
- RF – Maintenance Reserve Fee
Contact Us
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Location:
7055 Leisure Lane Summerset, SD 57718 -
Main Office:
605-718-9858 -
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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