Pay A Utility Bill
Pay online
To pay a bill online, click on one of the categories below:
- Building Department fees
- Business licensing and permits
- Miscellaneous invoices
- Property taxes
- Utility bills
- Traffic tickets (Use Code 2248)
Point and Pay charges a 3 percent processing fee on all transactions (minimum of $1.50 per payment). Residents choosing to pay bills using credit/debit cards will now see this vendor listed on all related statements etc. Please note: Point & Pay applies a 3 percent processing fee to all transactions, with a minimum charge of $1.50 per payment. If you choose to pay using your credit or debit card, you will see Point & Pay listed on your statements and any related payment records.
To avoid this service fee, you can pay with cash, check or certified funds at the City Clerk’s Office at 14000 Oak Park Blvd.
Traffic tickets are not routed through the Point and Pay system, so must be paid for online through GovPayNow.com.
Other Payment Options
We offer five other ways to pay your utility bill, Including:
1) Pay at the counter
2) Mail your payment
3) Pay by phone toll free (833) 312-0237
4) Drop your payment in the drop box at City Hall, 14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
5) Automatic bill pay - To enroll for this free service, complete the lower portion of the automatic-debit-authorization-form.pdf, print, and return it along with a voided check to: City of Oak Park Utility Billing, 14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237
Important billing reminder
Your City of Oak Park utility bill is due on or around the 20th of each month but could be up to three business days sooner or later depending on federal holidays, weekends, and the USPS mailing timeline among other things.
The Utility Billing Division is responsible for the billing and collection of fees for water, sewer, stormwater runoff, infrastructure, rubbish collection and industrial waste control.
Department staff also reads and maintains all water meters and assists residents in locating water leaks in their homes.
The Utility Billing Office is open Mondays through Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every other Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can contact the Utility Billing and Collections Division at (248) 691-7470.
If you have a water-related emergency after regular business hours, call the Department of Public Safety at (248) 691-7520.
Payment Assistance
If you are in need of utility bill assistance, the following organizations may be able to provide utility payment assistance. Please contact each organization directly to determine eligibility, available funding, and application requirements.
Organization | Contact Information |
|---|---|
Detroit Water Project | Visit their website for current assistance programs. Website: http://detroitwaterproject.org |
Salvation Army | (248) 585-5600 Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/ |
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) | (248) 583-8700 Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs |
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) | 1 (800) 866-8429 Website: https://thawfund.org/ |
United Way – WRAP Program | (248) 983-5656 Website: http://unitedwaysem.org |
Connect4Care Utility Assistance | (844) 211-4994 |
Water Affordability Program (OLHSA) | (248) 209-2600 Website: https://www.olhsa.org/complete-services/emergency-assistance-emergency-housing#water |
Hospitality House Food Pantry | (248) 960-9975 |
Please note: Assistance programs have their own eligibility requirements, funding limits, and application processes. Contact the organization directly for the most current information.