Interested in simpler ways to pay your monthly utility bill?

The City of Lodi Finance has four ways to make utility bill paying easier:

• Online electronic payment
• Direct Payment Plan (DPP)
• Budget Billing Plan (BBP)
• Credit Card Payment

Thousands of our customers have set up online electronic payment accounts. It's convenient, easy, and allows customers to view a history of their payments online. There's no charge for this service. Customers can link a bank account or a credit card to make the payment. Sign up through https://www.onlinebiller.com/lodi/

The Direct Payment Plan allows the City of Lodi to draft your bank account (savings or checking) electronically. To sign-up for the Direct Payment Plan, stop by the City of Lodi Finance Department on Pine Street, or give them a call at 333-6719. With “DPP” you will still receive a monthly statement at the normal billing time and your payments will be accessed electronically on the current due date (unless you specify otherwise).

The next payment option is the Budget Billing Plan. The “BBP” will allow you to pay the same monthly amount based on your previous twelve (12) months billing history. To qualify for this plan, you must have been at your current address for at least one year and in good financial standings with the City of Lodi. Just fill out one of the applications (also available at 333-6719, or at www.lodi.gov/finance) and you will be one step closer to easy budget planning.

Another new way to simplify your bill paying is by credit card. Fill out the back side of the payment coupon with your information, sign it and return it to the Finance Department in the envelope provided. The Finance Department wil charge your credit card accordingly.