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General information

The City utility accounts are billed on a monthly basis. Water meters are read based on the same schedule. 

The Cornelius City Council adopts changes in the monthly rates for water, sanitary sewer surface water and the general services fee.  Rates are reviewed annually and changes generally take place July 1st of each year. For information about what services these rates pay for please refer to the utility option on the right side of the screen or contact the utility billing office at 503-357-9112.

Payment Options:

Direct Payment: This method authorizes the City of Cornelius to automatically withdraw payment for utility bills from your bank account and eliminates worry of paying your bill on time. Forms are available at City Hall.

Mail: Send a check or money order in the enclosed envelope with the bottom portion of your bill. Make checks payable to the City of Cornelius. Mail to: 1355 N Barlow St, Cornelius, OR 97113.

Drop Box: A Drop box is located at the Civic Center, 1355 N Barlow St. Place your check or money order in an envelope and include your stub with payment. Please do not place cash in the drop box. Payments placed in the drop box will be applied to your account on the next business day.

Online: Credit card and electronic check payments are accepted online. Just click the Online Utility Billing link on the homepage.

Phone: Payments are not accepted over the phone.

In Person: We accept cash, check, money order, Visa/MasterCard/American Express in person at 1355 N Barlow St.

Establishing an account: New accounts must be established either in person or by phone. Staff will collect personal information and provide you with utility information.

Closing an account: To close a utility account you must contact our office either in person or by phone. Staff will verify your identity and collect your forwarding address.