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Resident services

Six services, stated plainly.

What each one covers, what it costs, and how long it takes. Nobody should need to know which department owns a pothole in order to report one.

Bills issued monthly · Due in 21 days

Water & sewer billing

Start service, stop service, transfer an account, or set up a payment arrangement when a month gets tight. Every option that exists in person also exists online.

Cost
Pay online, by phone, or at the counter
  • Autopay and paperless billing with no convenience fee
  • Payment arrangements available before shutoff, not after
  • Leak adjustment request when a bill spikes without explanation
  • Final bill and deposit refund within one billing cycle of move-out
Acknowledged within 1 business day

Report a problem

Potholes, streetlights out, graffiti, illegal dumping, blocked storm drains, and broken sidewalks. One short form, a tracking number, and a status update when the crew closes it out.

Cost
Free · No account required
  • Photo and location attached from a phone in under a minute
  • Tracking number emailed or texted immediately
  • Routed straight to the responsible crew, not a general inbox
  • Closed reports include what was done and when
Annual paving list published each spring

Streets & public works

Paving, pothole repair, striping, signage, storm drain maintenance, and the tree program. The current year's project list and the streets scheduled next are both posted.

Cost
Funded by the general fund and gas tax
  • Annual paving and slurry seal map by street name
  • Pothole repair targeted within 5 business days
  • Street tree planting and removal requests
  • Storm season sandbag locations posted each October
Weekly pickup · Holiday delays posted

Trash, recycling & yard waste

Collection day lookup by address, container sizes and rates, bulky item pickup, and the two free dump vouchers per household each year.

Cost
Billed with the utility account
  • Collection day lookup and holiday schedule
  • Container swap for a smaller or larger cart
  • Two bulky item pickups per household each year
  • Household hazardous waste drop-off dates
Reserve up to 6 months ahead

Parks & facility reservations

Picnic shelters, ball fields, and the community room, with real availability instead of a phone number and a hope. Fee waivers for youth leagues and non-profits are documented.

Cost
$45 — $220 per reservation
  • Live availability calendar by facility
  • Deposit, cancellation, and refund terms stated up front
  • Fee waiver process for youth and non-profit groups
  • Amplified sound and alcohol permit add-ons explained
Response within 10 calendar days

Public records & transparency

Public records requests, the budget, adopted ordinances, contracts over the bid threshold, and the annual audit — posted where a resident can find them without asking.

Cost
Free · Copy fees at cost
  • Online records request with a tracking number
  • Adopted budget and quarterly financial reports
  • Searchable ordinance and resolution archive
  • Contracts and bid results posted after award
City crew working on a water line in a residential street with a utility truck alongside
At the counter

Four departments, one front door.

Residents don't organize their problems by department, so the site doesn't either. Requests route to the right crew behind the scenes, with the responsible team named on the confirmation.

Public Works, Community Development, Finance and Utility Billing, and the City Clerk each own a stated turnaround that's published next to the form.

Departments

Who handles what.

Public Works

Streets, water and sewer utilities, storm drains, fleet, and park maintenance. The crew behind most closed service requests.

Community Development

Planning, zoning, building inspection, and code compliance. Owns the permit counter and the pre-application meeting.

Finance & Utility Billing

Utility accounts, business licenses, purchasing, and the published budget and audit.

City Clerk

Agendas, minutes, public records requests, elections, and the ordinance archive.

Access

Built for every resident.

WCAG 2.1 AA
Accessibility standard the site is built to
Bilingual
Key forms and notices in English and Spanish
Mobile first
Share of residents starting on a phone
Free
Cost to file a service request or records request
Department questions

Bills, timelines, trash days, reservations, and records.

What is the standard response time for city maintenance across Hollister?

We acknowledge all submissions within 1 business day. Our crews aim to repair potholes within 5 business days, while graffiti on public property is cleared within 48 hours. Streetlight repair timelines depend on the specific utility provider.

What if my water bill suddenly spikes?

File a leak adjustment request. Staff compares the month against your history, and if a repaired leak caused it, a one-time adjustment can be applied once per two-year period.

How do I start or stop utility service?

Submit the start, stop, or transfer form with your service address and move date. Final bills and deposit refunds are issued within one billing cycle of move-out.

Where can I find my Hollister residential waste collection schedule?

You can look up your specific collection day by searching your home address. Please note that holiday weeks shift pickup services back by 1 day. These holiday schedules are shared at the start of the year and again 1 week before the holiday.

How do I reserve a park shelter or community room in San Benito County?

Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance via our live availability calendar. Fees range from $45 to $220, and youth leagues or local non-profits may apply for a documented fee waiver.

How do I request a public record?

Submit the online records request and you'll get a tracking number. Responses go out within 10 calendar days, and copy fees are charged at actual cost.

Which roads near Highway 25 and San Benito Street are scheduled for paving?

Every spring, we publish an annual paving and slurry seal list organized by street name. This document includes funding sources for each project and lists the queue of streets slated for work in the following year.

No account required

Report it in under a minute.

A photo, a location, and a tracking number. Acknowledged the next business day, closed with a note about what was done.