How To Pay Your Traverse City Light And Power Bill Easily

Paying your utility bills can feel like a chore sometimes. Traverse City Light And Power, on the other hand, gives you a number of easy ways to pay. This article will explain the different quick and easy ways you can pay your Traverse City Light And Power bill.

Online Payment

The fastest way to pay your Traverse City Light And Power bill is online through their website All you need to do is go to www.tclporg, click on “Pay My Bill”, and login to your account.

You can pay by credit card, debit card or electronic check Online payments are processed immediately, so you don’t have to worry about delays I like paying online because it takes less than a minute and I can do it anytime from my computer or phone.

Auto Pay

You can sign up for Traverse City Light And Power’s auto pay program for the most convenience. This automatically debits your payment from your bank account each month.

To sign up, login to your account online and click on Auto Pay. Then enter your bank account information. Every month on the due date of your bill, the amount will be taken out of your account automatically.

The nice thing about auto pay is that you don’t have to remember to pay each month, It’s done for you automatically, Just make sure you have enough money in your account when the payment is processed

Pay By Mail

If you prefer to pay the old fashioned way, you can mail in a check or money order.

To pay by mail, write your Traverse City Light And Power account number on your check or money order. Make it payable to Traverse City Light And Power.

Then, place your payment in the return envelope provided with your bill. Make sure you include the payment stub from your bill too.

Drop your envelope in the mail so it arrives by the due date listed on your bill. Mailed payments can take 5-7 days to process, so mail it in plenty of time.

Pay In Person

You can also pay your Traverse City Light And Power bill in person at their office located at 1131 Hastings Street in Traverse City. They accept cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards.

Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. I suggest paying in person if you need instant payment confirmation or prefer dealing with someone face-to-face. There is sometimes a line at the Customer Service desk, so allow extra time if paying in person.

Payment Kiosks

For quick in-person payments, you can visit one of the Traverse City Light And Power self-service bill payment kiosks located around town. Payment kiosks accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Kiosk locations include:

  • Governmental Center at 400 Boardman Ave
  • Traverse City Light And Power office at 1131 Hastings St
  • Meijer on US-31 S
  • Lucky’s Market on US-31 S

The kiosks are available 24/7 for your convenience. It’s a fast and easy way to pay in person without having to wait in line.

Payment Assistance Programs

If you are having trouble paying your utility bill, Traverse City Light And Power offers several payment assistance programs:

  • Senior Assistance – bill credit for low income seniors
  • Medical Emergency Assistance – temporary bill credit for medical emergencies
  • Winter Protection Plan – protects against service shutoff in winter

Visit their website or call their office for details on assistance program eligibility and how to apply. Help is available if you are struggling to pay your bill.

Avoid Late Fees

Traverse City Light And Power bills are due by the 10th of each month. Make sure to pay your bill on time to avoid a late payment fee.

If your payment is more than 3 days late, you will be charged a late fee of 3% of your balance due. Pay on time every month to avoid getting hit with late fees.

Summary

Remember to pay your bill by the 10th of the month to avoid late fees. And seek assistance if you are struggling to pay on time. With so many payment options, there’s no reason your Traverse City Light And Power bill can’t be paid on time every month!

Traverse City Light And Power Bill Pay

Pay with a Credit Card by Phone

The City accepts payment with a credit card by phone. Please call (231) 922-4431 (convenience fee of 2.95%, with a $1.95 minimum applies)

Go Paperless & Manage your Water & Sewer Utility Account Online

We encourage all customers to enroll in InvoiceCloud so you can better manage your account, maintain the most up-to-date payment information, online payment options, and view your utility usage.

Enter your name in the BS&A portal to take you to your account on InvoiceCloud

Drop payment in the “Red Drop Box” that sits in front of the Governmental Center.

Please pay by check or money order if making a payment in our Drop Box.

If paying both utility bills, water/sewer and electric/fiber, two checks must be made out ot each entity i.e. City and Traverse City Light & Power.

Cash payments are not recommended.

City Treasurer Governmental Center 1st Floor 400 Boardman Ave Traverse City, MI 49684

Please pay by check or money order if making a payment by mail. Cash payments through the mail are not recommended.

Utility customers may be eligible for economic assistance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Apply online at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/emergency-relief/eligibility or call 1-844-464-3447

Community-Owned: Traverse City Light & Power

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