Payment Options

The City of Celeste offers a variety of convenient payment options for our residents. Simply choose the option that best suits your needs.

Registration, Permits Or Inspection Fees

Can be paid online at govpaynow.com, please use location code a000wj and note the type of payment you are making and address where work will be done.

Water Bill Payment By Phone

If paying your water bill by phone, please call Nexbillpay at 1-888-409-2892.  

Online Water Bill Payment

If paying your water bill online, click the button below.  Have your account number handy and the amount due and follow the prompts.  If you have any questions, please call Nexbillpay customer service at 1-800-639-2435.

Pay Your Water Bill

Online Water Account Deposit Homeowner

If you are paying your water account deposit as a Homeowner online, click the button below.  If you have any questions, please call the office at 903-568-4512.

Pay Your Account Deposit Homeowner

Online Water Account Deposit Renter

If you are paying your water account deposit as a Renter online, click the button below.  If you have any questions, please call the office at 903-568-4512.

Pay your Account Deposit Renter

Online Ticket / Court Fine Payments

If paying your ticket or court fine payments online, click the button below.

Ticket / Court fine payments

Payment By Mail

If paying by check or money order through the mail, please send all payments with your payment coupon. To avoid late fees, please mail your payment at least five to seven business days before the due date specified on your bill.

Automatic Bank Draft

The worry-free way to pay your bill. With this service, the amount of your monthly bill is automatically deducted from your bank account and credited to your utility account. There is no set-up fee or charge associated with this method of payment. To set up Automated Bank Draft, simply download and fill out the ACH Recurring Debit Form (if available) located below and drop it off or mail it to our office, along with a voided check.

Payment Drop-Off Location

You may pay your bill in person at our office address. We accept cash, check, or money orders. To avoid longer wait times, please note that Mondays, Fridays and the first day after a holiday are normally very busy.

Payment Through Financial Institution Online Bill Pay

Many financial institutions such as major banks offer their customers the ability to pay their bills via an online bill payment service (through your bank's website). Normally, these services debit the customer's checking or savings account to pay the bill. Depending on the financial institution, they may or may not charge a fee for the service. Payments may take up to seven business days to post to the customer's account. Please consult with your bank for more information.