Utilities & Bills
Utility Providers & Account Numbers
All utility accounts for the house. Login credentials for each provider's website are in the password manager.
Utilities
| Utility | Provider | Account Number | Phone | Avg Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | [Provider] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Gas | [Provider] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Water / Sewer | [Provider] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Trash / Recycling | [Provider] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Internet | [Provider] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Cable / TV | [Provider or N/A] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
| Phone (landline) | [Provider or N/A] | [Account #] | [Phone] | [Amount] |
Trash / Recycling Schedule
[e.g., Trash pickup: Tuesday. Recycling: every other Thursday. Bins go out the night before.]
Important Notes
[Any utility quirks — e.g., "Water bill is quarterly," "Electric has a budget billing plan," "Internet has a static IP that costs extra"]
How Bills Are Paid
Payment Method Overview
Most bills are set to auto-pay. Here's how everything is paid:
| Bill | Payment Method | Account Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Electric | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Gas | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Water | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Trash | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Internet | [Auto-pay / Manual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Home Insurance | [Escrow / Auto-pay / Annual] | [Bank account or card] | |
| Property Tax | [Escrow / Direct] | [Bank account or card] |
Primary Bank Account for Auto-Pay
Bank: [Bank name]
Account Type: [Checking]
Last 4 Digits: [XXXX]
Full login credentials are in the password manager.
What to Do
As long as the primary bank account has funds, auto-pay bills will continue running. Check the bank account balance periodically. If you need to change the payment source, log into each provider's website (credentials in password manager) and update the payment method.