⚡ Official City Utility Notice: Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and GRUCom broadband accounts in Gainesville, FL, are managed at
gru.com through myGRU.\
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Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is a multi-service municipal utility owned by the City of Gainesville, providing electricity, natural gas, drinking water, wastewater treatment, and telecommunications to over 100,000 retail customers across Gainesville and surrounding Alachua County, Florida.
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Whether you need to log in to myGRU, submit an immediate one-time guest payment via Paymentus, enroll in AutoPay or Budget Billing to equalize seasonal electric bills, report a power outage or water leak, or request utility payment assistance, this comprehensive guide covers every billing channel and municipal customer care contact.
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GRU Payment Options & Fee Breakdown
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Compare available payment options, fees, and posting speeds:
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| Payment Channel | Convenience Fee | Posting Speed |
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| myGRU Online Portal (Bank ACH) | $0.00 (Free) | Same-Day Posting |
| AutoPay (Automatic Bank Draft) | $0.00 (Free) | On Due Date |
| Paymentus Guest Pay (Card / Wallet) | $2.45 residential fee | Immediate Credit |
| Automated Phone System (Paymentus) | $2.45 residential fee | Instant Confirmation |
| GRU Administration Building | $0.00 (Free) | Immediate Posting |
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How to Pay Your GRU Bill Online (Step-by-Step)
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Method 1: Pay via myGRU Account (Free Bank Draft)
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- Navigate to: gru.com/myGRU.
- Enter your Username and Password and click “Sign In”.
- From your account dashboard, click “Pay Bill”.
- Enter your checking account routing number and bank account number.
- Submit payment for zero-fee same-day processing.
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Method 2: One-Time Guest Payment (Paymentus)
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- Visit GRU Pay My Bill.
- Click “Pay as Guest”.
- Enter your 10-digit GRU Account Number and Service Address ZIP Code.
- Enter Debit/Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex) details.
- Confirm the $2.45 fee and submit your payment.
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Alternative Payment Channels
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- AutoPay Setup: Automatically pay your monthly utility bill from your checking account on your due date with zero transaction fees.
- Budget Billing: Eliminate seasonal summer air conditioning spikes with equalized 12-month average installments.
- Pay by Phone: Call GRU automated phone banking 24/7 at 1-352-334-3434.
- Pay by Mail: Send payment check with bill voucher to:
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Gainesville Regional Utilities
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P.O. Box 147051
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Gainesville, FL 32614-7051 - In-Person Customer Center:
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GRU Administration Building
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301 SE 4th Avenue
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Gainesville, FL 32601
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(Open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
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Power Outage & Utility Emergency Reporting
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🚨 Power Outage & Gas Emergency: To report an electric outage, gas leak, or water emergency in Gainesville, call GRU 24/7 Emergency Line at 1-352-334-3434.\
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GRU Customer Service Directory
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- Customer Support & Emergency (24/7): 1-352-334-3434 (Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for billing)
- Hearing Impaired (TDD): 1-352-334-3434
- Official Municipal Portal: gru.com
- Headquarters: 301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is my GRU Account Number?
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Your GRU account number is a 10-digit number located at the top of your monthly utility billing statement.
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How do I apply for utility assistance in Gainesville, FL?
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Eligible households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through Central Florida Community Action Agency (CFCAA) or apply for GRU’s Project SHARE emergency utility assistance fund.
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