Online Bill Pay (Credit/Debit Cards)

We now accept credit and debit cards through a third-party portal.  (Please see the “Pay Your Bill/Make A Payment” button at the right of this page.) A convenience fee of 2.25% is applied to each transaction from the vendor.  Please allow 48-72 hours for the charge to reflect on your card.

For 24/7 online bill pay customer support or to pay by phone, please call 1-888-604-7888.  An additional fee may apply for phone support.

By Mail

Oceano CSD
PO Box 599
Oceano, CA 93475-0599

If you need to overnight or express mail a payment:
Oceano CSD
1655 Front Street
Oceano, CA 93445

Please allow ample time for your payment to arrive by mail.  Payments are considered received the day they are received by our office – postmarks not accepted.  A late fee of 10% is applied the day after the bill due date.

In Person  

Our office is located at 1655 Front St. (Hwy 1) across from the historic Oceano Depot.
Customer Service (in-person) is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are closed on most major holidays.  Please see our calendar for office closures.

After Hours

There is a “Payment” drop slot in the front door for delivering your payment after hours. Please do not put cash/change through the drop slot. We encourage placing your check or money order into a sealed envelope before putting it through the payment drop slot.  Please include your account number and/or service address to ensure proper posting of your payment.

Automatic Payment (ACH Draft)

We offer free automatic withdrawals from your bank account.  Please visit our “Forms” page to download an enrollment form.  Please return the form to our office with a voided check. Please call the office to verify when your automatic payments will begin.  You will still receive a bill in the mail for your records and the payment stub will read, “Auto Pay – Please Do Not Pay.”

Bill Pay (through your bank) – Please Note: We DO NOT receive electronic payments.

Your bank may offer a form of “Bill Pay” – Please note that these are not electronic payments received by the OCSD.  Your bank will process your request and mail a physical check (usually in bulk with other checks), which can take 7-14 business days to arrive depending on the USPS.  Please ensure your payment is scheduled early to avoid late fees or disconnection.  Payments received after the due date are considered late and fees will apply.

Unavailable Payment Options

We do not accept electronic payments from banks, Doxo.com, or any other third-party vendors. These vendors will mail checks resulting in delayed receipt of payment and late fees.
We do not process payments by phone – please utilize our online bill payment option at the top of the page.

Fee amounts have changed and are effective as of April 1, 2020.

 Sample Household Rates for Single & Multi-Family (Bi-Monthly)

Cost estimate for 24 units of water. (1 unit = 748 gallons)
*Rates effective as of the first billing period after July 1, 2024.

The Multi-Family base rate is charged per residential unit on an individual lot.

The example above is based on 2 homes residing on one lot. When estimating, please add a base rate and sewer fee for each residence on the lot. 

The District bills for water every two (2) months.  Bills are due by the 20th of the “even” months (February, April, June, etc.) by 4:00 p.m.  If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due the next business day by 4:00 p.m.  Due dates may be subject to change – please always review your bill to ensure timely payment.

The District office is located at 1655 Front Street (Hwy 1) in Oceano, across the street from the historic Oceano Train Depot.

Phone: (805) 481-6730

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

After Hours Water or Sewer Emergency: (805) 481-6730

Tenant Accounts
Beginning April 1, 2020 the District will be offering Tenant Accounts.  Tenants may complete an application form (found under "Forms & Applications") and submit it to the District along with a $120.00 Deposit.

Courtesy Notices for Tenants
Property owners may assign a property management company or other agent to their account.  (Please note that the property owner is still responsible for payment).  If a property owner wishes to receive the original copy of the water bill and have a “resident” copy sent to the service address, the District does offer this option for a small fee per billing cycle.  If you have questions, or if you’re interested in signing up for this service, please click "Forms & Applications" in the sidebar to download/submit the form or please contact the District office.

CAPSLO (Water Assistance)

3970 Short Street, Suite # 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-4122 ext. 25
CAPSLO Water Bill Assistance

2023​ LIHWAP Income Eligibility

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
LIHWAP program information

Apply for LIHWAP Assistance Here

CAPSLO HEAP (Gas, Electric & Propane)

3970 Short Street, Suite # 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-4122 ext. 25
CAPSLO HEAP

Salvation Army – Arroyo Grande

1550 W. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande
(805) 481-0278
Salvation Army

5Cities Homeless Coalition

100 S. 4th Street
Grover Beach, CA
(805) 574-1638
5Cities Homeless Coalition

Catholic Charities

3592 Broad Street, Suite 104
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-9110
Catholic Charities

United Way

1288 Morro Street #10
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-1234
United Way SLO

Recover SLO – Rental Assistance
Rent Relief Information

Request for Payment Plan under Hardship Cases