How to Pay Your City of Port Angeles Utility Bill Online

Living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest city of Port Angeles, Washington comes with a lot of perks – incredible natural scenery, a charming small town vibe, and great local amenities. As a Port Angeles resident, I’ve found paying my city utility bill to be quick easy, and convenient thanks to the various online payment options.

In this guide I’ll walk through everything you need to know to pay your Port Angeles utility bill online through the city’s website or third party services.

Overview of Port Angeles City Utilities

The City of Port Angeles provides residents and businesses with essential utility services including

• Electricity
• Water
• Wastewater (sewer)
• Garbage collection
• Recycling and yard waste collection

Port Angeles is a full-service city that tries to provide these services to the public at reasonable costs while also following all state and federal rules.

Utility bills are sent out monthly to around 10,600 households and businesses in Port Angeles. Your individual billing cycles and due dates may vary from your neighbors’.

Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online

There are several reasons why paying your Port Angeles utility bill online is better than mailing a check:

• Convenience: Pay anywhere, anytime from your computer or mobile device.

• Payment tracking: Your online account stores payment history and confirmations.

• Auto-pay: Set up recurring, automated payments to avoid late fees.

• Paperless billing: Go green by ditching the paper statement.

• Budgeting: Some services allow you to divide payments evenly each month.

• Reward points: Earn points/cashback when paying by credit card or bank account.

• Time savings: Avoid post office trips and waiting in line at City Hall.

Now let’s look at the step-by-step process for paying your utility bill to the City of Port Angeles online through their website.

Paying Your Port Angeles Utility Bill on the City Website

The City of Port Angeles offers online utility bill pay directly through their website. Just follow these steps:

1. Go to cityofpa.us/862/Utility-Bill-Pay.

2. Click “Pay Utility Bill Online.”

3. Enter your 10-digit utility account number.

4. Enter the service address number for your account.

5. Select whether to pay the total amount due or a different amount.

6. Provide your credit/debit card or bank account information.

7. Review payment details and submit.

Once submitted, your payment will be immediately processed and applied to your city utility account.

Setting Up Automatic Payments on the City Website

For extra convenience, you can enroll in auto-pay through the City of Port Angeles website:

1. Create an account on the website.

2. Navigate to “My Account” and select auto-pay.

3. Enter your credit/debit card or bank account information.

4. Pick your preferred payment date each month.

With auto-pay established, you’ll avoid late fees and free up time spent on bill management.

Paying Your Port Angeles Utility Bill on Paymentus

In addition to paying directly through the city website, Port Angeles utility customers can use Paymentus to pay their bill online or by phone.

Paymentus is a secure third-party payment system the city has partnered with. To use it:

1. Visit paymentus.com/pay.

2. Search for “City of Port Angeles Utility.”

3. Click “Pay Bill” and enter your utility account number.

4. Select a one-time or recurring payment option.

5. Provide your credit/debit card or bank account details.

6. Review and submit your payment.

Paymentus also offers features like text/email reminders, payment scheduling, account management, and more.

Payment Methods Accepted for Port Angeles Utilities

The City of Port Angeles accepts the following payment methods for online utility bill payment:

• Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
• Debit cards: Visa, Mastercard
• Bank accounts (checking or savings)

They do not accept cash payments online. You’ll need to pay in-person with cash at City Hall.

Usage of credit/debit cards or bank accounts is free when paying directly through the city website. Third-party services like Paymentus may charge a small transaction fee.

Budget Billing for Port Angeles Utilities

If you want predictable bills rather than varying amounts each month, check out Port Angeles’ Budget Billing program.

With Budget Billing:

• Your payment stays the same each month based on past average usage.

• Your account is reconciled once per year on your “catch up” month.

• You avoid big swings in your bills.

Call 360-417-4634 or email [email protected] to enroll in Budget Billing.

Tips for Managing Your Port Angeles Utility Account

• Sign up for paperless billing and automated payments to simplify bill management.

• Use your bank account instead of credit/debit card to avoid transaction fees.

• Pay early in your billing cycle to allow extra processing time.

• Contact the city immediately if you anticipate having difficulty paying on time. They can arrange payment plans or extensions.

• Notify the city right away if your contact information or bank account changes to avoid disruptions.