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City
Utilities |
Water, sewer, and landfill are billed monthly by the City of Houghton to each
residence.
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WATER meters are read every month. The charge for water is $2.60 per 100 cubic feet.
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SEWER is $5.55 per 100 cubic feet based upon water consumption.
Lawn watering meters can be purchased at City Hall for $100. Sewer charges are then
credited for water that does not enter the sanitary sewer system.
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LANDFILL charges are $6.50 per month, billed to each water
account. In addition, residents must place their garbage in City of Houghton trash bags
that sell for $5 for 10 small bags, or $10 for 10 large bags. Bags can be purchased at
City Hall, Jim's Foodmart, Surplus Outlet, Wal-Mart, and Econo Foods.
Automatic City Utility
Payment Form
Pay your utility bills automatically on the due date by ACH. Print
out the form and fill it out and send it to the City of Houghton, PO
Box 606, Houghton, MI 49931. The City will then automatically take
the amount of your bill out of your checking account on the due
date. You will still receive your postcard bill every month showing
you the amount due and informing you that it will be automatically
deducted. If you have any questions, please call the City offices at
482-1700 and ask for Ann. |
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Other
Utility
Providers |
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Property
Taxes |
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Property taxes are levied on December 31. Assessments are based upon 50 percent of
true cash value. Taxes are paid twice a year: July 31 & February 14. After the due
date, penalties are incurred for late payment.
Within 45 days of buying or selling property a Property
Transfer Affidavit and a Homestead Exemption Update or Affidavit must be submitted to the
City offices. If a property is a homeowner's principal residence, there is a savings of
18
mills of taxes. |
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City Center, downtown Houghton |
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