Finance & Utility Billing

Pay Online

Pay your bill online and view usage history, select payment options, sign up for AutoPay, eBills or bill reminders.

Drop Box

Save the stamp. If you prefer to pay the bill in person, three drop boxes are located by City hall. One in the alley behind City hall for easy drive-by access, one in the front of city hall and another inside finance department.

Payment Arrangements

Save the stamp. If you prefer to pay the bill in person, three drop boxes are located by City hall. One in the alley behind City hall for easy drive-by access, one in the front of city hall and another inside finance department.

The purpose of water rates is to raise revenue for the cost of providing water and sewer services. Cost of service includes the cost of operation and maintenance of the City of Fort Bragg water utility used for the collection, processing and distribution of water and payment of principle and interest on debt used to finance water and sewer capital projects.

Water & Sewer Rates

• Current Water Rate Schedule
• Current Sewer Rate Schedule

Water Fixed & Usage Charges

For each billing period, customers are charged a fixed charge based on meter size (e.g. 5/8") and a usage charge based on the amount or water used.

Waster-water/Sewer Fixed & Usage Charges

For each billing period, customers are charged a fixed charge based on meter size and a variable charge based on  water usage.

All new customers will pay the minimum variable sewer charge of 2 units until a winter average can be established.

Winter averages calculated below the minimum variable charge of 2 units will be billed the minimum 2 units variable sewer charge.

Prop 218

In November 1996, California voters passed Prop 218, the "Right to Vote on Taxes Act." This constitutional amendment protects taxpayers by limiting the methods by which local governments can create or increase taxes, fees and charges without taxpayers consent. Prop 218 requires voter approval prior to imposition or increase of general taxes, assessments, and certain user fees.

Set up Water and Sewer Service

For Tenants:

1. Complete the Utility Bill Application
2. Bring in a Photo ID
3. Lease/rental agreement
4. Deposit: $200 paid with cash or check only.

Owner Occupied Properties:

1. Complete the Utility Bill Application
2. Bring in a Photo ID
3. Provide proof of ownership- Grant Deed.

How to Move Services to a New Residence

1. Complete the Utility Bill Application
2. Bring in a Photo ID
3. Proof of ownership- Owner occupied or Rental/Lease agreement- Tenants

How to Discontinue Services

1. Complete the Water Service Discontinuance Application
2. For Vacation Request Turn Off: Vacation Request Form

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