How to Pay Your Utility and Tax Bills to the City of Negaunee

The City of Negaunee provides utility services like water, sewer, electricity, and garbage collection to residents and businesses in the community. They also assess local property taxes annually. As a Negaunee utility customer and taxpayer, it’s important to know your options to pay your bills conveniently and on time. This guide will walk through everything you need to know about paying both utility and tax bills to the City of Negaunee.

Understanding Your Negaunee Utility Bill

Utility bills from the City of Negaunee are issued monthly and reflect your usage of water sewer, electric, and garbage services. Key details on your utility bill include

• Account number and service address
• Meter readings for the billing period
• Itemized charges for each utility service
• Billed usage in units like kWh for electric
• Total current charges and previous balance
• Due date for on-time payment

Negaunee utility bills typically range from $100-$300 per month for average residential usage Carefully review your bill to ensure accuracy

Paying Your Negaunee Utility Bill

The City of Negaunee offers several ways to pay your monthly utility bill:

• By mail – Send a check or money order using the payment stub from your bill.

• Online – Make secure online payments by credit/debit card or e-check.

• By phone – Call the utility department to pay over the phone.

• In person – Visit Negaunee City Hall to pay by cash, check or card.

I recommend setting up easy online bill pay through the City of Negaunee website. This allows you to pay in just minutes anytime, anywhere while saving on postage.

Utility bills are due by the 25th of each month to avoid late fees. I suggest paying as soon as you receive your bill to account for mailing time.

Understanding Your Negaunee Property Tax Bill

In addition to utility bills, the City of Negaunee issues annual summer and winter property tax bills to all homeowners and landlords. Your tax bill includes:

• Parcel number and property address
• Taxable and assessed values of your property
• Millage rates for various jurisdictions
• Itemized taxes levied by each taxing authority
• Total taxes due for each bill installment

Winter tax bills are generally higher than summer bills. The average annual property tax bill in Negaunee is around $2,500.

Paying Your Negaunee Property Taxes

Negaunee property taxes can be paid using these methods:

• Online – Pay by credit/debit card or e-check through the tax bill pay portal.

• By mail – Send a check with your payment stub to the Negaunee Treasurer’s Office.

• In person – Pay at Negaunee City Hall by cash, check, or card.

I suggest the online payment option for fast, secure payment 24/7. You can also set up automatic payments for convenience.

Property tax due dates are July 1st for summer bills and December 1st for winter bills to avoid late penalties.

Assistance for Utility and Tax Payments

If you’re struggling financially and unable to pay your Negaunee utility or tax bills, contact the utility department or treasurer’s office at City Hall. They may be able to help by:

• Setting up a payment plan to divide balances into smaller monthly payments over time.

• Explaining discount programs like the Homestead Property Tax Credit that can lower your tax burden.

• Connecting you with local nonprofit assistance programs for utility bills.

Reaching out promptly can help avoid service shut-offs or tax foreclosure. The City of Negaunee aims to work collaboratively with residents facing financial hardship.

Avoid Late Fees and Penalties

The City of Negaunee charges a 10% late fee on utility bills unpaid after the due date. Property taxes also incur interest and penalties when paid late.

Follow these tips to prevent late payments:

• Mark due dates on your calendar and set payment reminders.

• Enroll in automatic payments to never miss a bill.

• Pay bills immediately upon receipt.

• Contact the city right away if you’ll have difficulty paying on time.

Staying current on Negaunee bills ensures uninterrupted essential services while saving money on fees.

Get Support from City Staff

If you have any questions or concerns about your Negaunee utility bill, property taxes, charges, or payment options, please contact:

• Utility Billing Clerk at (906) 475-7700 x17 or email [email protected] for utility account help.

• City Treasurer at (906) 475-7700 x16 or email [email protected] for tax bill and payment assistance.

Friendly Negaunee staff is ready to provide billing support so you can easily manage your city payments.