New Resident Utility Setup
Venue at Hometown Apartment Utility Setup in North Richland Hills, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Venue at Hometown?
Most apartment communities like Venue at Hometown in North Richland Hills bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Venue at Hometown's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Venue at Hometown in North Richland Hills, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Venue at Hometown is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Venue at Hometown
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I am a big believer in providing feedback/reviews. I strongly feel a review, either positive or negative, is a learning tool. There was a recent review of the performance of the Venue at Hometown staff I feel I must address, since it does not accurately describe the situatio…
Without second thought this is the best apartment community that we’ve ever lived in. Last week our water heater broke and immediately Ronald was able to get a new one installed. I happened to be working from home that day and he was very respectful and mindful while he was pr…
My husband and I moved into our home at Venue in August 2024, and we LOVE living here! Apartment living will always have challenges, however, an incredible management team makes all the difference! Alyssa and Kara are gems to work with in the leasing office; they are efficient…
I’ve been living at the Venue for about 7 years. The quietness and the people are what makes living here the BEST!! And the staff does what they can to make it a wonderful living experience. The maintenance people are fast when ever I have a maintenance issue. They are very gr…
I’ve lived at Venue at Hometown since June, and my experience has been unsafe and disappointing. My balcony — a major reason I leased here — has been completely inaccessible for four months, with no timeline for restoration. The safety risks are real: I was awoken at 2 a.m. t…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Venue at Hometown
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of North Richland Hills Water Dept
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to North Richland Hills's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Venue at Hometown
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Venue at Hometown.
3 days before move-in
Call Atmos Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Venue at Hometown and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Venue at Hometown — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Venue at Hometown
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Venue at Hometown
Based on provider coverage reported for North Richland Hills, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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