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Coquitlam utility bills are no longer due at the end of March.
In a press release Friday morning, the city said property owners struggling with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic now have extra time to pay their 2020 utility bills.
“Coquitlam council recognizes the extraordinary circumstances created by the pandemic and the financial challenges these circumstances may be creating for some residents and businesses,” the release states. “Based on this recognition, the City will not enforce the five per cent penalty for late Utility Bill payments received after March 31. The penalty will apply to amounts unpaid at Sept. 30.”
The utility bill reprieve is the latest Coquitlam action this week to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the city closed all civic facilities; Thursday, it closed all public playgrounds.
Here’s information provided in the Coquitlam statement regarding utility bill payment:
• online debit or credit card payments at coquitlam.ca/utilitypayment;
• online banking through most major financial institutions using the five-digit account number at the top of the utility bill;
• mailing a cheque (post-dated accepted) to city hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam B.C. V3B 7N2;
• or dropping off a cheque at a city hall drop box, at the main entrance facing Burlington Drive or in the underground parking area.
Payment options are provided on the utility bill and at www.coquitlam.ca/utilitypayment. An installment program is also available for next year’s bill.
MORE ON COVID-19
For up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 impacts to City facilities, programs, services and events:
visit www.coquitlam.ca/covid19;
email [email protected];
or call 604-927-4383 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
Coquitlam residents are also encouraged to follow the City of Coquitlam on social media (Facebook and Twitter) and to download the CoquitlamConnect mobile app for City updates.
For more information on COVID-19, including updates, answers to frequently asked questions, and translated information, please consult the following resources:
Fraser Health Authority: www.fraserhealth.ca
BC Centre for Disease Control: www.bccdc.ca
Medical information: 8-1-1
Public Health Agency of Canada: www.Canada.ca/en/public-health
Read more of our COVID-19 coverage here.
