Utilities in City of Tucson.
Most of central, south and east Tucson, plus Rita Ranch and Civano. One bill covers water, sewer and trash, and you get Brush & Bulky twice a year.
Who serves Tucson (city).
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
The electric utility for the Tucson metro. Start, stop or transfer service online; a deposit may apply without an established credit history.
Southwest Gas
Natural gas for most of the metro. Have your SSN handy for the application. If the gas is off at the property, a technician needs access inside to relight the furnace and water heater, so book early.
Tucson Water
Water for the City of Tucson and much of the surrounding county. Inside the city, your Tucson Water bill also carries Pima County sewer and city trash and recycling.
Pima County Regional Wastewater (RWRD)
On your Tucson Water billCounty sewer. Inside the City of Tucson it rides on the Tucson Water bill; elsewhere it is billed separately or the home is on septic.
City of Tucson Environmental Services
On your Tucson Water billCity trash and recycling, plus the twice-a-year Brush & Bulky curbside pickup that makes Tucson homeowners smile.
Cox Communications
Cable internet and TV for most of the metro. Many homes are pre-wired; self-install kits are common.
Xfinity
Comcast’s cable internet, TV and mobile. Coverage is address-specific, so check before you assume. Ordering online while the seller still has service? Choose “No, I am moving here as a new customer.”
Quantum Fiber
select neighborhoodsSymmetrical fiber in select neighborhoods. If your address qualifies, it is usually the best connection in the house.
City of Tucson Brush & Bulky: twice a year by neighborhood, up to 10 cubic yards at the curb. Check your dates on the Brush & Bulky guide.
Moving in, in order.
Power, gas and water never actually turn off between owners. You take over the account. Set up "take over service" with each provider one to two weeks before closing, dated the day of closing or the day before to be safe.
- Today: homeowners insuranceShop it as soon as you are under contract; the lender needs the policy before closing. If your current insurer does not write southern Arizona, I send people to James Carpenter at American Family.
- Two weeks out: gas and waterSouthwest Gas wants your SSN for the application and needs a technician inside if the gas is off. Water companies want three to five business days, and some (Lago Del Oro, for one) ask for a copy of the purchase agreement.
- One to two weeks out: electricTEP and Trico both take over online. Date it the day of closing or the day before, not move-in day.
- One week out: trash and internetPrivate haulers: call and say you are taking over service at the address. Internet: confirm the provider at SmartMove first. If you order online while the seller still has service, choose "No, I am moving here as a new customer."
- After close: HOA and bulkyRead the CC&Rs for trash-can rules and hauler requirements, then find your bulky pickup schedule above.
Tucson (city) specifics.
Is my address actually inside the city?
When should I start utilities for a closing?
Moving to Tucson?
Tell me the address and I will confirm every provider on this page for that exact house.
Provider coverage changes block by block. Every line marked "verify" is being confirmed. Last reviewed October 2026. Questions: 520-775-3400.