Living in the friendly and vibrant city of Puyallup, Washington brings many civic benefits. But being a city resident also means needing to pay bills for utilities, fees, fines and other municipal services. The City of Puyallup aims to make paying your city bills fast, easy and convenient. This article outlines the various payment options available.
Paying Your Utility Bill
Most Puyallup households receive monthly utility bills for services like water, sewer, garbage collection and storm drainage. These utility bills can be paid:
Online
The fastest way for most customers is paying online through the City of Puyallup website, To pay online
- Go to www.cityofpuyallup.org
- Click on “Pay My Bill”
- Select “Utility Bills”
- Enter your 10-digit utility account number
- Choose a payment amount and submit
Online payments are processed instantly. You can use Visa, Mastercard, Discover or electronic check.
By Phone
Call the Utility Billing office at (253) 841-5581 to pay your utility bill over the phone. Have your account number, the amount owed and payment details ready Phone payments can be made weekdays from 8am to 5pm using debit/credit card or electronic check
By Mail
To pay your utility bill by mail, send a check or money order made out to “City of Puyallup” to:
Utility Billing333 S. MeridianPuyallup WA 98371
Please include the payment stub or write your 10-digit account number on the payment. Allow 5-7 business days for mailed payments to process.
In Person
You can pay your Puyallup utility bill in person at the Utility Billing counter on the 2nd floor of City Hall (333 S. Meridian). They accept cash, check, credit/debit card and money orders. The office is open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, except major holidays.
Drop Box
For after-hours payments, a drive-up drop box for utility payments is located along Meridian just south of City Hall. Payments left in the drop box by 5pm on weekdays are processed the same day.
Paying Court Fines and Tickets
If you received a ticket for a traffic violation, parking infringement or other civil offense within the Puyallup Municipal Court’s jurisdiction, you will need to pay the associated fine. Court fines and tickets can be paid:
Online
Pay traffic tickets and other municipal court fines online through nCourt, the authorized online payment processor. On the city website, go to “Pay My Bill” and select “Court Fines & Parking Tickets”. Payment can be made instantly using debit/credit card or eCheck.
By Mail
To pay a court fine by mail, send a check or money order made payable to “Puyallup Municipal Court” to:
Puyallup Municipal Court
923 E. Main, Suite 214
Puyallup, WA 98372
Include the ticket number or case number with the mailed payment for proper processing.
In Person
You can pay Puyallup Municipal Court fines and tickets in person at the court clerk’s office in City Hall (333 S. Meridian) during business hours. The clerk accepts cash, check, credit/debit card and money orders.
Be sure to bring your ticket or case paperwork when paying in person.
Buying a Veterans Memorial Brick
To honor Puyallup veterans, you can buy a memorial brick that will be engraved and placed around the Veterans Memorial statue in Pioneer Park.
To purchase a veterans memorial brick:
- Download the Brick Order Form on the city website
- Select a 4”x8” or 8”x8” brick
- Enter the engraving text
- Pay the fee ($55-$165 based on brick size)
- Mail form and payment to the Parks & Recreation address
Brick orders are typically installed within 12 months, depending on weather and demand. This is a special way to commemorate Puyallup veterans.
Payment Assistance Programs
If you are struggling to pay your City of Puyallup bills on time, assistance programs are available, including:
- LIHEAP – Helps pay home heating and energy bills
- HELP – Aid for electric bills through Tacoma Power
- SNAP – Food stamp benefits for groceries
Contact the city’s Community Services department at (253) 841-5543 for more information on assistance programs.
Summary of Payment Options
The City of Puyallup offers various convenient payment methods:
Utility Bills
- Online
- Phone
- In Person
- Drop Box
Court Fines & Tickets
- Online
- In Person
Veterans Memorial Bricks
- Mail order form and payment
Reaching out for aid if you are struggling to pay bills is also advised. The friendly city staff is happy to help residents pay their municipal bills in a timely manner. Please contact the appropriate department with any payment questions.
