Paying your city utility bill, court fine, permit fee or other charges to the City of Poulsbo has never been easier thanks to the availability of convenient online payment options With just a few clicks, you can securely pay your bill and avoid having to mail payments or visit City Hall Read on to learn all about the online payment options offered by the City of Poulsbo.
Overview of City of Poulsbo Online Bill Pay
The City of Poulsbo offers online bill pay for a variety of services through their website at https://cityofpoulsbo.com/pay-a-bill/. You can conveniently pay the following types of bills and fees online 24/7:
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Utility Bills: Pay your water, sewer, stormwater and garbage utility bill.
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Municipal Court Fines/Fees: Pay fines and fees owed to the Poulsbo Municipal Court.
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Permits: Pay for building, engineering or planning permits.
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Other City Services: Pay other fees like facility rentals, dumpster billing, etc.
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Parks & Rec: Pay for classes, activities and other fees owed to Poulsbo Parks & Recreation.
The online payment system is easy to use and accepts Visa, MasterCard American Express Discover credit/debit cards, as well as electronic checks. A convenience fee is charged by the third-party processor for each online transaction, but the City of Poulsbo does not receive any portion of this fee.
Paying Your Utility Bill Online
Paying your City of Poulsbo utility bill online is fast and easy Here are step-by-step instructions
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Go to https://cityofpoulsbo.com/pay-a-bill/ and click on “Pay a utility bill.”
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Log into your eGovPLUS account. This is the same account you use to access emailed utility bills. If you don’t have an account, you can make a one-time payment as a guest.
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Enter your payment info including credit/debit card or e-check details.
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Review payment details and click “Submit Payment” to complete.
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A confirmation page will display and you will receive an emailed receipt. Payment typically processes overnight.
By paying online, you avoid the hassle of mailing payments or visiting City Hall. Your payment will be credited to your account immediately, so you don’t have to worry about late fees.
Paying Municipal Court Fines/Fees Online
If you have received a citation from the Poulsbo Municipal Court, you can conveniently pay it online via the Court’s payment portal. Just follow these simple steps:
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Go to https://cityofpoulsbo.com/pay-a-bill/ and click on “Municipal Court Payments.”
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Enter your citation number and date of birth.
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Enter payment details including credit/debit card or electronic check.
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Carefully review payment info and click “Submit Payment” to complete.
You’ll receive an emailed receipt confirming your payment. Log into your Municipal Court account afterwards to verify the citation shows as paid. Paying court fines online helps you resolve citations quickly and avoid additional penalties.
Paying for Permits Online
Need to pay for a building, engineering or planning permit from the City of Poulsbo? You can take care of it online in just minutes. Follow these steps:
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Go to https://cityofpoulsbo.com/pay-a-bill/ and click on “Permit Payments.”
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Enter your SmartGov permit account username/password or access code.
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Select the specific permit you need to pay for.
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Enter payment details and carefully review.
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Click “Submit Payment” to complete the transaction.
You’ll receive instant payment confirmation and can print a receipt. Paying permit fees online allows you to quickly obtain the necessary permits to move forward with your project.
Paying for Parks & Rec Programs/Activities
You can easily pay for Parks & Recreation programs, classes and activities online through your Poulsbo Parks & Rec account. Here’s how:
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Log into your Parks & Rec account at https://poulsboparksandrec.perfectmind.com.
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Your account balance will show in the upper right. Click on it.
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On the Payment page, click “Continue to Payment.”
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Enter your credit/debit card details and complete payment.
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You’ll receive an instant emailed receipt confirming your payment.
Paying online means you don’t have to visit the Parks & Rec office or mail payments. Your account will immediately reflect the payment so you can participate in programs and activities.
Benefits of Paying Your Poulsbo Bill Online
Paying your City of Poulsbo bill online offers many benefits:
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It’s fast and easy – Takes just minutes to complete payments anytime, anywhere.
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Secure – Payment portal uses industry-standard encryption to protect your data.
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Saves time – Avoid trips to City Hall or the post office to pay bills.
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Prevents late fees – Online payments process instantly, so you avoid penalties.
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Get instant confirmation – Payment receipts are emailed instantly for your records.
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Supports sustainability – Going paperless reduces waste and environmental impact.
The City of Poulsbo’s online bill pay options make it simple and convenient to pay all your city bills and fees. Give it a try next time you need to pay your utility bill, court fine, permit fee or other city charges. The ease of online payments helps you save time while managing your obligations to the city.
Solid Waste/Dumpster Rates (Residential and Commercial)
The City operates its own garbage service and provides customers a can based on their service choice; either 64 gallon, 32 gallon or 20 gallon can size service. (inside city limits only)
- Can must be curbside by 7:00 am
- Maximum weight of 65 lbs
- Garbage should be tied off inside can
64 Gallon Size | 32 Gallon Size | 20 Gallon Size |
$54.97 | $32.29 | $28.10 |
Each additional can requested by resident will be charged at the single can rate shown above. If you occasionally have extra garbage, prepaid tags can be purchased at City Hall or online for $12.10, one tag per can, box or bag. For online purchases, please print and attached your receipt to the can, box, or bag. Untagged extra garbage will not be collected. GARBAGE IS PICKED UP WEEKLY, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
For more information, click here to be directed to Public Works – Solid Waste.
The amount billed includes a 6% tax calculated on the gross revenue of the solid waste utility.
You may choose to apply for regular dumpster service for your solid waste. For more information, click here to be directed to Public Works – Solid Waste.
Bainbridge Island Disposal provides a recycling program directly to our commercial customers. Call them direct for questions regarding business needs. (800) 531-1918.
The neighborhood cleanup program is designed to allow the Citizens of Poulsbo, on an annual basis to remove unwanted debris and waste from their properties in order to improve the public health and safety of the community, and to improve the aesthetics and quality of life enjoyed by the community and its citizens. The City of Poulsbo neighborhood cleanup program is available and limited to those residential customers receiving utility service from the City of Poulsbo’s Solid waste Utility. Neighborhood Residential Cleanup Program Application (PDF).
Meter Size | 2024 Monthly Charge |
3/4-inch | $15.57 |
1-inch | $33.87 |
1 1/2-inch | $73.42 |
2-inch | $100.93 |
3-inch | $207.71 |
4-inch | $318.29 |
6-inch | $623.48 |
8-inch | $989.02 |
Plus: Consumption rate of:
$2.21 per 100 cubic feet*
$3.35 per 100 cubic feet* *100 cubic feet = 748.5 gallons
Customers with irrigation accounts may choose to lock off irrigation meters after the summer months. There is a $40.00 lock off/on fee. All irrigation services require a double check valve backflow preventer to protect public health. The valve requires an annual inspection. Please contact Public Works for more information.
City of Poulsbo
How do I pay my utility bill in Poulsbo?
Utility Accounts are billed monthly and are due on the 20th day of every month. You may pay in person at Poulsbo City Hall with the 3rd Floor Cashier during City Hall Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), excluding holidays. Please note the front counter is closed each weekday from 12:15pm-1:15pm for lunch.
Does Poulsbo charge a convenience fee?
Per City of Poulsbo Resolution No. 2017-03, convenience fees are assessed and collected by the 3rd party agency handling the payments. The City of Poulsbo DOES NOT receive any of the transaction fees charged. Credit Cards – 3% of the transaction amount for all credit cards. Payments under $67.00 will be charged a flat $2.00 fee.
What services does Poulsbo offer?
The City of Poulsbo services water, sewer, solid waste (garbage) and storm drainage within the city limits. Rates are comprised of fixed charges and commodity charges. It is important to note that rates will fluctuate, particularly in the summer months, due to increased outdoor water use.
How do I pay for a class at Poulsbo Parks & Recreation?
Click HERE for emailed billing help. Pay for a class or other activity at Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. Log in to your Parks & Recreation Account and your balance due will show on the upper right of your screen in the cart. Click on the cart, then on the blue “Checkout” button in the lower right corner, which will take you to the “Payment” page.
Can Poulsbo delay water shutoff due to nonpayment?
E-Billing FAQs The City of Poulsbo may delay water shutoffs due to nonpayment if the National Weather Service issues a heat-related alert for the Poulsbo area. Qualifying events include an Excessive Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory, an Excessive Heat Watch, or similar alert.