UTILITY BILLING

Utility Payment Options

Submit your water/sewer payment using one of the options outlined below. (For utility billing questions, email finance@bainbridgewa.gov (206) 780-8603, Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

  • In person at City Hall: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • By Mail: Mail your payment with payment coupon or account information to:

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PayBox



Other Non-utility Payment Options

Submit payment for Court Fines*, Moorage, Right-of-Way Permits, Planning/Building Permits**, and Other Directed Miscellaneous Payments using one of the options outlined below. Credit/debit card convenience fees apply to all transactions. (For  payment questions call (206) 780-8591, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)


  • In person at City Hall: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • By Mail: Mail your payment with payment information to:

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  • Debit/Credit Card Payments  - 
    • In person at City Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • PayGov.US -    On line system available 24 hours.
    • Call the City at (206) 780-8591, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Payment Drop Box - Drop your payment at our payment drop box located at City Hall (located across from the Town Square off Henshaw Way NE)
  • *All Court fines, including all tickets issued by the Police must be paid at the Municipal Court at 8804 Madison Ave. N.

** For questions regarding available payment options for your permit, contact Planning & Community Development at (206) 780-3750.





The Department of Finance and Administrative Services supports the City Council, the City Manager, all City departments, and the community, providing a wide range of support for administration and general financial reporting. Finance also supports services to citizens such as City business endorsement and utility billing, as well as administrative central support to the City’s five operating departments. The department has three primary functions: Accounting and Audit, Budget and Operations, and citywide Financial Planning. 





Accounting and Audit

The Accounting group completes all required financial report and audit functions. Accounting manages and maintains financial records conforming to generally accepted accounting principles and complying with federal, state, and local laws. This group prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is subject to the annual audit, and administers investment of public funds, cash management, and the issuance of debt. This group also provides front desk reception and cashiering services, as well as City business endorsement and accounts payable.





Budget and Operations

The Budget group collects money on behalf of the City through revenue and receivables via utility billing and accounts receivable. This group monitors finance performance throughout the year, and prepares adjustments as needed for Council consideration and approval. The Budget group is responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and reporting on the City’s budget. This group also manages payroll, performs periodic reporting, and maintains the information on the City’s financial transparency web portal.  






Financial Planning

Financial Planning staff works with both budget and accounting functions. The primary focus for these staff is to forecast revenue, and monitor capital and operating spending. Forecasting is done both for same-year analysis and two- to six-year outlook.