Fulton Deposits refunded for timely payment ordinance (§ 114-101)
Chapter 114: Utilities · Article III. Service Regulations
In short: A residential customer of more than two years who has always paid by the due date can ask for deposits to be refunded or credited; commercial and industrial deposits are not refundable while the account is active.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Residential customers. Any person having been a city residential utility customer for a period of time exceeding two years and who at that time has consistently paid all utility bills by their due date shall be deemed to have established a payment record entitling him to have all his utility deposits refunded or credited to an appropriate utility bill upon request.
(b) Commercial and industrial customers. Deposits on commercial and/or industrial customers are nonrefundable as long as the account is active.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 114-101
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.