Fees Schedule Main
Utilities | Electric
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Utilities | Solid Waste
Land Use
Business Licenses
Miscellaneous Fees
Billing and account information will not be provided to the media, or to a business, agency, or other individual not included on the account, without the permission of the account holder. Current billing information may be released (excluding account history information) when it is deemed in the best interest of both the Town and the individual account holder in order to aid the account holder in paying the current bill. Information may also be shared, at the discretion of the Town, with another power company or municipality routinely requesting account history information.
Town of Highlands
PO Box 460
Highlands, NC 28741
Phone | 828.526.2118
Fax | 828.526.2595
Fees Schedule
| Topic | Setup Fees & Penalties | Effective Date | Applicable Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit for Non-Owners | If a deposit is deemed necessary: $150 residential $300 commercial |
10/18/11 | 15-97 |
| Delinquent Accounts | Both Commercial and Residential accounts shall be due within 21 days from date thereof and will be disconnected if bill is not paid within thirty days of billing date. Interest in the amount of 1.5% will be charged on accounts not paid within thirty days of billing. | 10/18/11 | 15-4(a) 15-96 |
| Reconnection | Disconnected 1yr +: 1/2 the water connect fee plus $75 Electric Disconnected Less Then 1yr: all minimum charges accrued while disconnected plus $75 After business hours, the fee increases from $75 to $150 Includes CT meters |
10/18/11 | 15-4(b) |
| Minimum Charges | Monthly minimum charges are in effect for electricity, water, sewer, and garbage service regardless of usage. | 10/18/11 | |
