Public Utilities - Billing Information

Authorization for Direct Payment Form
Application to Suspend Garbage and Recycling Services
2026 Utility Rates
2026 Recycling Calendar
Round-Up Program Application

Services Billed

The City of St. Joseph bills for water, sewer, refuse, stormwater, and street light utilities. 

St. Joseph Utility Billing Cycle

Billing PeriodBills Mailed (on or around)Payment Due
Nov/Dec 2025**Jan. 10thFeb. 17th
Jan/Feb 2026Mar 10thApr. 15th
Mar/Apr 2026May 10thJun. 15th
May/Jun 2026Jul 10thAug. 17th
Jul/Aug 2026Sep 10thOct. 15th
Sep/Oct 2026Nov 10thDec. 15th
Nov/Dec 2026**Jan 10th Feb. 16th

**Single Family Residential sewer usage rate for the current and following five bills is capped at the water usage in this pay period.

The City of St. Joseph offers several payment options for utility bills. Payments may be made by check, cash, money order, or debit/credit card. Note: The payer is responsible for the transaction fees charged for debit/credit card payments.