Pay Bills and Property Taxes
The City of Auburn Hills is pleased to offer residents a convenient online method for viewing and paying utility bills, as well as Summer and Winter Tax bills. Building permit payments can also be made online.
Make a PaymentAdditionally, you can make payments by phone or check your account balance 24/7 using our automated phone service at (866) 446-1189.
Please note that this is a fee-based service. For credit card and PayPal transactions, a service fee of 3.0% applies, with a minimum fee of $2.50. For electronic check (ACH/EFT) transactions, the service fee is $3.00. Payments made by phone incur an additional fee of $0.95.
Our office processes the following payments:
- Water and sewer usage bills
- Property taxes
- Invoices and assessments
- Accounts receivable
- Parking tickets
- Dog licenses (processed January 1 - June 1)
We accept all forms of payment at the counter, including cash, check, credit, and debit cards. Please note that a photo ID is required for credit and debit card transactions, and fees apply for these payment methods.
Payment Methods for Utility Billing Accounts
Online
Payments can be made with a credit/debit card or e-check through our Online Utility Bill Payment Service.
By Check
Mail or drop off payments at City Hall. For after-hours payments, use one of our convenient drop boxes, located in the front parking lot of City Hall and on the left side of the City Hall building near the doors. Tax and water payments must be made with two separate checks.
In-Person
Cash and credit/debit card payments can be made at the counter with valid photo ID. Fees apply to these payment methods, whether made in person or online.
Important Notes:
- If using your own online banking system, do not use your utility account number to pay taxes or other invoices. Payments with utility account numbers will be processed in the utility payment system and cannot be redirected.
- Payment Processing Times: The City of Auburn Hills receives both physical and electronic payments daily. To ensure timely processing, please allow 7-10 business days for payments to be processed, whether made online or by mail.
- Please note that a fee will be charged for any returned checks or ACH payments due to insufficient funds, account closures, or other issues. This fee helps cover processing and administrative costs associated with returned payments.
- A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
- A $10 fee will be charged for any returned ACH/E-check payments.