City to Cut Off Water at Perry Apartments Village

Residents face service disruption over $15,000 in unpaid utility bills

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A close-up photograph of a single chrome water faucet handle resting on a plain white background, casting a dramatic shadow and symbolizing the impending water shutoff at an apartment complex due to unpaid utility bills.A stark visual representation of the financial pressures facing both local governments and affordable housing providers, as cities struggle to collect unpaid utility bills.Perry Today

The City of Perry, Arkansas has issued a two-week notice to residents of the Perry Apartments Village that their water service will be cut off. This action comes after the apartment complex's owner failed to pay over $15,000 in past-due utility charges owed to the city.

Why it matters

Cutting off water service to an entire apartment complex is an extreme measure that can have serious consequences for residents, especially vulnerable populations like the elderly or families with young children. This highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in collecting unpaid utility bills from property owners.

The details

The Perry City Council reluctantly agreed to issue the two-week notice after attempts to collect the $15,000 in past-due charges from the Perry Apartments Village owner were unsuccessful. The city views this as a last resort to recoup the owed funds, which have accumulated over an unspecified period of time.

  • The city council agreed to the water shutoff notice on April 17, 2026.

The players

City of Perry

The local government of Perry, Arkansas that provides utility services to residents and businesses.

Perry Apartments Village

A local apartment complex in Perry, Arkansas that owes over $15,000 in unpaid utility bills to the city.

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What’s next

Residents of the Perry Apartments Village have two weeks to either pay the outstanding utility bills or risk having their water service cut off by the city.

The takeaway

This situation underscores the financial challenges cities face in collecting unpaid utility bills, especially from property owners. It also highlights the potential hardship on residents when a city resorts to shutting off an entire apartment complex's water supply.