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Portland (water/sewer) late fee

Oregon · Municipal

Portland (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
Can disconnect
Yes, for non-payment
Percentile
Higher than 3% of US utilities that charge a percentage fee

Carrying charge 1%/month (12%/yr) on past-due water/sewer/stormwater.

Source: https://www.portland.gov/code/21/40/040

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