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Chesapeake (water/sewer) late fee

Virginia · Municipal

Chesapeake (water/sewer) charges 1% for a residential water/sewer bill paid late.

That is steeper than 3% of the US utilities in this database that charge a percentage late fee. See where it sits in the national spread.

Percentage fee
1% of the past-due balance
Grace period
30 days
Can disconnect
Yes, for non-payment
Percentile
Higher than 3% of US utilities that charge a percentage fee

1% per month surcharge on invoices unpaid within 30 days.

Source: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/3476/Disconnection-Policy

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