Payments and applications

Pay, apply, or reserve.

Use an official route to pay a bill, apply for a permit, request a certificate, or reserve a space.

A safe transaction

Check the destination before you pay or submit.

  1. Choose the serviceBill, permit, certificate, or reservation.
  2. Gather the detailsNumber, address, identification, or plans.
  3. Open the sourceUse the named official provider.
  4. Save the receiptKeep the confirmation and reference number.

Choose a route

Pay, apply, or reserve.

Links open the City’s current services or their identified providers.

Property tax and utility bills

Look up a balance or open the current tax, water, and sewer payment system.

View or pay a bill →

Before you start

Four simple checks.

A minute of preparation can prevent an incomplete application or a payment to the wrong account.

  1. Confirm the transaction.

    Check the bill, permit, license, certificate, or reservation type.

  2. Gather the details.

    Have the relevant account number, address, identification, or plans ready.

  3. Check the destination.

    Confirm the service name and amount before sending information or money.

  4. Save the confirmation.

    Keep the receipt, application number, or confirmation email.

Another request

Search by name.

Try terms such as dog license, electrical permit, land record, or absentee ballot.

Payments stay on official City service pages.

The actions above lead to current services. For general help, call 203-630-4000.