Paying your bills on time is an important responsibility. But it can be hard to keep track of all your bills when you have rent, car payments, utilities, and other things to pay. I used to struggle with paying my bills efficiently every month. But things have been so much easier for me since I started paying my City of Ukiah bills online.
The City of Ukiah offers convenient online and auto-pay options that take the stress out of bill management. In this article, I’ll outline the benefits of paying your City of Ukiah utilities online and walk through the simple steps to set up online payments. Whether you’re looking to avoid late fees, save time, or reduce paper waste, the City’s online bill pay is an easy solution.
Why Pay Bills Online with the City of Ukiah?
When I switched to paying my City of Ukiah bills online, these were some of the best things that happened:
It Saves Time
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You don’t have to write and mail checks every month; you can just click a button to pay online.
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Set up automatic payments and your bill will be paid on time without you having to do anything.
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Paying online is faster than driving to City Hall or waiting in line
Avoid Late Fees
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Online payments can be made up until 11:59pm on the due date to avoid late fees. No more worrying about mail delays.
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With autopay, your bill is paid on time automatically each month. No more forgetting or missing due dates.
Increased Security
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Online payments utilize enhanced security measures to protect your information
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No more checks getting lost or stolen from the mail
It’s More Sustainable
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Paying online reduces paper waste from printing and mailing bills and checks.
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It’s a small way to reduce your environmental footprint.
Stay Organized
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Payment history is stored online to help you better track expenses.
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Receive email reminders when your bill is ready and confirmations when it’s paid.
How to Pay Your City of Ukiah Bill Online
Ready to simplify bill pay? Here’s a step-by-step guide to paying your City of Ukiah utilities online:
Step 1: Set Up an Online Account
First, you’ll need to set up an online account on the City of Ukiah’s website.
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Visit cityofukiah.com/utility-services and click on “Pay My Utility Bill”.
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Select “New users click here” to set up your account.
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Enter your account number, name, service address, and email. Create a password.
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Agree to the terms and conditions and click submit.
Step 2: Configure Payment Settings
Under “My Profile”, you can manage payment methods and autopay settings:
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Add Payment Method – Enter your card information to enable online payments.
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AutoPay – Check the box to enable autopay each month on your bill’s due date.
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Paperless Billing – Go green by opting out of mailed paper bills.
Step 3: Make a One-Time Payment
When logged in, you can manually make one-time payments:
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On the dashboard, click “Pay Now” for the account you want to pay.
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Enter the payment amount and select a payment method.
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Click “Continue” to process the payment.
Step 4: Review Payment History
To review past payments and statements:
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Click “View Bill History” on your dashboard.
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Select an account to see past billing statements.
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Click “View” next to a statement to see payment details.
And that’s it – by setting up autopay and paperless billing, you can have your City of Ukiah utility bills paid automatically each month without the hassle of checks and mail.
It only takes a few minutes to start enjoying the convenience of online payments. I highly recommend setting up an account to save time and avoid the stress of tracking utility bills. Paying online gives me peace of mind knowing payments are always processed on time.
Other City of Ukiah Online Bill Pay Features
Beyond utilities, the City offers online bill pay for a variety of services:
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Utility Services – Water, sewer, garbage, and electric service accounts can be paid online.
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Business Licenses – Renew or apply for new business licenses through online applications and payments.
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Shelter Fees – Pay shelter redemption fees for picking up pets online.
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Citations – View outstanding citations and pay parking and code enforcement fines online.
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Permits – Submit permit applications and pay permit fees electronically.
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Facility Rentals– Reserve and pay for rentals of parks, sports fields, and public facilities online.
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Classes – Register and pay for recreation classes like swim lessons and sports online.
No matter what service you need from the City of Ukiah, there is likely a convenient online bill pay option available.
Contacting the City with Questions
If you have any questions or difficulties setting up online bill pay, don’t hesitate to reach out to the City’s Finance Department:
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (707) 463-6231
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Address: 300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482
The finance team is happy to help troubleshoot any issues or explain the online billing system in more detail.
With easy-to-use online options, the City of Ukiah makes it simple to track and pay your monthly municipal bills. Ditch the checks and stamps by signing up for online payments today!
Programas y formularios de reembolso para clientes Residencial
Ukiah’s electric utility is part of the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA). This consortium of municipally owned power companies maintains its own power-generating capabilities, avoiding the open market pricing volatility.
Ukiah’s investments in generation and transmission projects have made it possible to maintain stable electric rates for our customers. However, since the statewide power crises in the summer of 2001, there has been an increase in the costs of power procurement caused by: 1) increased costs of the City’s share of power plant operations managed by the Northern California Power Agency, 2) the loss of inexpensive Western Area Power Administration electricity due to the impact of the PG&E bankruptcy, and 3) increased costs of power transmission as administrated by the California ISO. The City council and staff are trying their best to maintain reliable service at the least possible cost during this period of extreme uncertainty in the statewide power markets.
The City of Ukiah provides electricity to customers through its municipally owned utility, a department of the City of Ukiah. In 1996 the California legislature voted to deregulate the state’s electric power providers. However, municipally owned utilities such as ours were not required to participate in deregulation. Ukiah’s City Council chose not to subject its utility customers to the fluctuations of the open market for electric power by participating in deregulation.
Our participation in the NCPA insulates us from the financial impacts of market fluctuations. However, we are connected to the state-wide power grid that has been established to maintain a balance of electric power around the state. For this reason, we are subject to the impacts of power shortages caused by instability on the transmission grid due to equipment problems. In the event of a need to reduce load, the city facilities would reduce load first.
Should instability on the state-wide transmission grid occur, electrical service in Ukiah may be affected. A rolling blackout is when electrical service is interrupted in predetermined areas on a rotating basis. The service interruption may last up to an hour and moves in sequence from zone to zone. Involuntary service interruptions are controlled by the California Independent System Operator (ISO). The amount of time from notification of the power interruption by California ISO to city officials in Ukiah is insufficient to allow individual customers to be notified. If you’re in a vehicle during a power outage, intersections controlled by signal lights become 4-way stop sign intersections. Traffic regulations for 4-way stop sign intersections should be observed.
Call 707-463-6288 24 hours a day to report a power outage or to get information and updates about repairs during a power outage.
Customer Rebate Programs and Forms
The City of Ukiah has partnered with Efficiency Services Group to provide both downloadable PDF and online electric rebate applications. Use the links below to fill out the PDF forms or use the rebate portal at https://www.directefficiency.com/ukiah-electric-rebates/.