Utilities in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Horace
Buying a home in Fargo-Moorhead? Here's who provides water, sewer, garbage, electricity, natural gas and internet in each city, and how to set up service before closing day. Set up new service about a week before you close so everything is on when you get the keys.
Fargo · West Fargo · Moorhead · Horace · Internet · Moving checklist
Fargo, ND
| Service | Provider | How to set up |
|---|---|---|
| Water, sewer and garbage | City of Fargo Utility Billing | Use the city's start or end service form, or call 701-241-1324. Trash collection is billed with water. |
| Large items and landfill | Fargo Solid Waste | 701-241-1449 |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy or Cass County Electric Cooperative, depending on the address | Xcel: 1-800-895-4999. Cass County Electric: 701-356-4400. Ask the seller which one serves the home. |
| Natural gas | Xcel Energy | 1-800-895-4999 |
More about living in Fargo: Fargo city guide.
West Fargo, ND
| Service | Provider | How to set up |
|---|---|---|
| Water, sewer, garbage and recycling | City of West Fargo | Complete the city's online Utility Service Application on the West Fargo utilities page, or call City Hall at 701-515-5015. One monthly bill also covers forestry, sump pump and vector control. |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy or Cass County Electric Cooperative, depending on the address | Xcel: 1-800-895-4999. Cass County Electric: 701-356-4400. |
| Natural gas | Xcel Energy | 1-800-895-4999 |
West Fargo bills monthly and runs a month behind actual use. When you sell, file the city's move-out application within 30 days or the bill stays in your name. More: West Fargo city guide.
Moorhead, MN
| Service | Provider | How to set up |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity and water | Moorhead Public Service (MPS), the city-owned utility | Start service through mpsutility.com. |
| Natural gas | Xcel Energy | 1-800-895-4999. Gas leak emergencies: 1-800-895-2999. |
| Sewer and stormwater | City of Moorhead | City Hall: 218-299-5166 |
| Garbage and recycling | City of Moorhead | Request carts through the city's residential garbage collection sign-up form, or call City Hall at 218-299-5166. |
Moorhead is in Minnesota, so file for homestead status with the city assessor after you move in. More: Moorhead city guide and property taxes in Fargo-Moorhead.
Horace, ND
| Service | Provider | How to set up |
|---|---|---|
| Water and sewer | City of Horace (inside city water service area) or Cass Rural Water (outside it) | Fill out the city's new resident form at cityofhorace.com, or call City Hall at 701-492-2972. Cass Rural Water bills its customers directly. |
| Garbage and recycling | Waste Management, billed on the city utility bill | Set up with your city utility account. Waste Management: 1-866-909-4458. |
| Electricity | Cass County Electric Cooperative or Xcel Energy, depending on the address | Cass County Electric: 701-356-4400. Xcel: 1-800-895-4999. |
| Natural gas | Xcel Energy | 1-800-895-4999 |
More: Horace city guide.
Internet and TV
Options depend on the exact address. Providers serving parts of Fargo-Moorhead include Midco, Gateway Fiber, which began service in Fargo in October 2025 and is building out Moorhead, and 702 Communications. Enter the address on each provider's website to see what's available, and schedule installation early. Install dates can book out a couple of weeks.
Moving checklist
- One to two weeks before closing: start water, sewer and garbage with the city, and electricity and gas with the right provider, effective on your closing date.
- Schedule internet installation for move-in week.
- Selling too? Stop service at your old home effective the day after closing, and give your forwarding address.
- Closing day: write down the water and electric meter readings. Garbage and recycling carts stay with the house.
- After you move in: update your address with USPS, apply for North Dakota's primary residence credit (Fargo, West Fargo, Horace) or homestead status (Moorhead), and check the city's garbage pickup day.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides electricity in Fargo, ND?
It depends on the address. Homes in Fargo, West Fargo and Horace are served by either Xcel Energy or Cass County Electric Cooperative. The seller or the home's last electric bill will tell you which.
How do I set up water and garbage in Fargo?
Use the City of Fargo's start or end service form or call Utility Billing at 701-241-1324. Water, sewer and trash collection are on one city bill.
Who provides electricity and water in Moorhead, MN?
Moorhead Public Service, the city-owned utility, provides both. Natural gas comes from Xcel Energy, and the City of Moorhead handles sewer, garbage and recycling.
Who provides water in Horace, ND?
The City of Horace provides water and sewer inside its water service area. Homes outside that area are served and billed by Cass Rural Water.
Buying or selling in Fargo-Moorhead? I'll help you line up utilities, closing and move-in. Call or text Joseph Haj at 218-688-0802, or read the Fargo-Moorhead buyer guide.
Provider details and phone numbers come from city and utility websites as of November 2026. They can change, so confirm with the provider when you set up service.