Billing & Collections Office

This office is responsible for the collection and/or receipt of all city funds, including but not limited to taxes, assessments, fees, and charges of any kind as determined by the City Council.

Monies Received / Collected

Some of the various city monies received and/or collected are:

• Building permit fees
• Business licenses
• Charges for water, refuse, and sanitary sewer services
• City decals
• Dog and cat tags
• Health Insurance payments
• Library, Recreation, EMS, and Fare Care fees and charges
• Parking and alarm citations
• Real Estate, Personal Property, Food, and Lodging taxes
• Rental inspection fees
• School Fund monies
• Any other revenue generated by the City

Collection of Taxes

Collection of taxes in support of the city is one of the a primary responsibilities of the Billing & Collections Office, and the discharge of this duty often involves a wide range of administrative activities, including the attachment of liens and other procedures prescribed by the laws of the city and the Commonwealth.