Finance "quick links":

• City Bonds Credit Ratings
• Municipal Bonds
• Passports
• Property Taxes
• Utility Bill Information
  
• Finance Awards
• Finance Presentations

Passport Services - are at the Finance front counter. 
NEW HOURS:  Open from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday only.

The Finance Department has the fiduciary responsibility to safeguard the City’s financial assets and manage the finances in accordance with generally accepted accounting and financial management principles.  Our department's mission is to provide professional financial services and information to the City Manager, Council, and City departments in order to promote fiscal stability and integrity.

The general functions of Finance include budgeting, audits, cash and investment management, payroll, utility billing and collections, debt administration, accounts payable, banking services, and the coordination and implementation of related internal controls.

City Fees and Charges

Information about all City fees and charges can be found by accessing the link:

• Master Fees and Charges

      •  Budgets            •   Audits

           • Urban Renewal (LORA)

Above, are links to financial reports for the City of Lake Oswego.

Paying Your Utility Bill

Anyone can check their own utility account online and pay their water bill with a credit card.  It is real easy to use, just visit our secure site UtilityOnline

Finance sends out utility bills every two months, collects payments, and administers water, wastewater, surface water service, and street maintenance accounts.

Water rate increases are effective March 1, 2012.

It also handles the EasyPay automatic bill payment program. For more information about utility billing and service, call 503-635-0265, or navigate to:

• EasyPay Brochure
• EasyPay Program / Form
• EasyPay Application Form