Finance, Billing and Collections
Finance
- (828) 323-7417
Finance Director - Deanna Rios drios@ci.hickory.nc.us
The Accounting Division
of the Finance Department is located on the third floor of City
Hall. The Finance Department is available to answer questions
concerning the City's budget and other City financially-related
matters. The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department is located at the City's Public Services Complex 9th Ave. NE.
Collections - (828) 323-7424
The Collections Division of the Finance Department
is located on the second floor of City Hall. The Collections
Division is available to receive payments for water and
sewer bills, building permits, business licenses, leasing
downtown parking spaces, and dumpsters and all other revenue
collected by the City. The staff in Collections can answer
questions relating to water and sewer taps, meter reading,
bill inquiries and customer service. There is a drive-up
window located beside City Hall open from 9:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
for convenience in paying water and sewer bills.
Online Utility Bill Payment System
2008-09 Adopted Budget - NEW!
2008-09 Adopted Fee Schedule - NEW!
2008-09
Utility Rates
2008-09 Water and Sewer Tap Fees - NEW!
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Bank Draft Services
Privilege License - NEW!
Vendor Application
Requirements for Service Activation
Reconnection Directions
Utility Billing Policy & Procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Billing & Collections)
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