Paying your city bills and fees should be quick and easy. The City of Huntington Beach offers several convenient online payment options to make paying your utility bill, parking citation, business license renewal and other city fees fast and simple. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about paying your Huntington Beach city bill online.
Overview of City of Huntington Beach Online Bill Pay
The City of Huntington Beach allows residents and businesses to pay various city bills and fees through the city’s website You can pay your utility bill, parking citations, business license renewments, fire inspection fees and more online.
There are a few different options for online payment:
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Utility Billing Account – Register for an online account to view your utility billing account see your consumption history enroll in auto-pay and paperless billing, and make one-time payments.
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Quick One-Time Pay – Make a one-time utility bill payment without registering for an online account.
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Other City Fees: Use the Make a City Payment page to pay parking tickets, business license renewals, fire inspection bills, and other city fees online.
Online payments can be made by credit card or electronic check. A service fee of 2. 29% applies to credit card transactions.
Step 1: Register for a Utility Billing Account
To get started with online bill pay for your municipal utility services like water, sewer and trash, first register for a Utility Billing Account through the city’s website:
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Go to the Make a City Payment page on www.huntingtonbeachca.gov.
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Click on the “Register / Pay” button under Utility Billing Account.
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Enter your Utility Account Number and Service Address Zip Code. Your account number can be found on your paper utility bill.
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Click “Continue” and fill out the registration form with your contact information.
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Create a username and password.
Once registered, you can log into your Utility Billing Account anytime to view your account details, see your consumption history, enroll in auto-pay or paperless billing, and make online payments.
Step 2: Enroll in Auto-Pay or Paperless Billing
To make paying your utility bill even more convenient, enroll in auto-pay or paperless billing through your online account:
Auto-Pay
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Log into your Utility Billing Account.
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Click on “Auto Pay Accounts” in the menu.
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Select your payment method and bank account or credit card information.
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Choose the date you want your bill paid each month.
Paperless Billing
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Log into your Utility Billing Account.
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Click on “Paperless Options” in the menu.
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Select “Yes” under Paperless Billing Options.
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Enter your email address to have your bill emailed each month.
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Review and agree to the Terms of Use.
Step 3: Pay Your Utility Bill Online
Once logged into your Utility Billing Account, paying your city utility bill online is simple:
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Go to the “Pay Bill” page.
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Select the account you want to pay.
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Enter the payment amount.
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Select your payment method.
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Review payment details and click “Continue.”
Your payment will process immediately when using a credit/debit card or electronic check. Payments made before 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are posted same day.
Pay Other City Bills and Fees Online
Aside from your municipal utility services, there are many other city bills and fees you can pay online through the Make a City Payment page:
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Parking Citations – Pay a parking ticket quickly online by credit card or phone. A $3.50 convenience fee applies.
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Business License Renewals – Renew your city business license online with a credit card through your online Citizen Access account.
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Fire Inspection Invoices – Pay fire inspection fees online if your business or occupancy was inspected by the fire department.
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Civil Citations – Pay a civil citation issued by the city for municipal code violations.
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False Alarm Invoices – Pay false alarm fines online if the police responded to an alarm at your home or business.
And more! The full list is available after selecting “Pay Now” on the Make a City Payment page.
Payment Methods for Online Bill Pay
The City of Huntington Beach offers several payment methods to provide flexibility in how you pay your city bills online:
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Credit/Debit Card – Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. A service fee of 2.29% applies.
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Electronic Check – Pay directly from your checking or savings account. No service fee.
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Auto-Pay – Set up recurring automatic payments from your credit card or bank account for utility bills.
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Online Banking – Pay through your bank’s online bill pay system.
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Text – Receive a text with a link to pay your utility bill online.
Tips for Smooth Online Payments
Follow these tips when paying your Huntington Beach city bills online for the best experience:
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Have your account number handy – this is needed to register for utility account access or make one-time payments.
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Double check account numbers – entering incorrect account numbers can lead to rejected payments.
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Pay early – allow 2-3 business days for mailed payments. Online payments process faster.
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Save payment receipts – keep these for your records to track payments.
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Contact customer service – call (714) 536-5919 for any utility billing questions.
Sign Up for Email and Text Reminders
To help remember to pay your city bills on time, sign up for email or text reminders and notifications through the city.
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Email Newsletters – Subscribe on the city’s website to receive email updates about events, news and more.
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Utility Emails – Opt into paperless billing when you register to receive utility bill emails.
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Text Notifications – Text HBINFO to 888777 to opt into text alerts for utility outages, beach info, events and emergencies.
Avoid Late Fees and Penalties
Pay your Huntington Beach city bills and fees on time to avoid late fees or penalties:
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Utility bills are due upon receipt and late after the due date printed on your bill. Late fees depend on your service.
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Parking citations double if not paid within 21 days of issuance.
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Civil citations accrue an 18% annual interest rate and $25 processing fee if not paid within 30 days.
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Fire inspection and false alarm invoices can be sent to collections if unpaid after 60 days.
Sign up for paperless billing, auto-pay and text notifications to help pay on time. Contact customer service with any billing questions.
In Summary
Paying your city bills online with the City of Huntington Beach is fast, easy and secure. Just register for a utility account, enroll in auto-pay or paperless billing, and start paying your various city fees fully online. Use this complete guide to seamlessly manage all your Huntington Beach city bills and payments online. Reach out to customer service if you need any assistance getting signed up for online bill pay.
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All bills are due upon receipt and must be received by the due date. Payments not received by the due date are subject to a tag fee and a possible delinquent status fee and scheduled shut off. Please pay your bills when received to avoid the late fees, and allow sufficient time for mail delivery. If your payment will be late because of insufficient time for mailing, use our night drop located on the side of the Civic Center building near the police station. Our address is 2000 Main Street at the corner of Yorktown and Main Streets. Our walk-in office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. For same day credit, payments must be made in the night drop by 3:00 p.m.
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