Utility (Water and Sewer) Bills 

CLICK HERE to pay your water and sewer bill through the City’s new Utility Billing portal. This portal will allow you to pay with credit card as well as access a variety of different features, including viewing your account history information and signing up for e-billing services. The first time you access this portal, you will need your account number and name on the account. If needed, open and followthese instructions to help you register and add an account.

If you would like to sign up for automatic bank drafting (ACH) to pay your quarterly water and sewer bill, pleaseCLICK HERE Version OptionsPayment OptionsHeadline to enroll.

Property Taxes

CLICK HERE Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes to access the BS&A portal to pay your property tax bill (current or delinquent). Payment options include credit card or e-check and a convenience fee does apply. This portal will also provide property information and bill history. You may also elect to pay via automatic bank drafting (ACH) for your2024 summer and2024 winter property tax bills. You can also pay via ACH by filling out theSummer and Winter Property Tax Automatic Bill Payment Online Form. Note, there is a one-time election for this specific season, allowing you to select from two future payment dates for each tax bill. Any questions can be directed to (517) 319-6860. 

Monthly Parking Permits

Monthly parking permits for select downtown parking garages using the white access cards can be renewedHERE Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits Monthly Parking Permits via credit card. A convenience fee does apply. If you receive a bill from the City for your parking permits, please utilize the Miscellaneous Bills portal noted below. Paper parking permits for surface lots cannot be renewed online. Please call (517) 337-1731, Option 1 for payment questions and (517) 337-1277 for parking-specific questions.

Miscellaneous Bills

Bills are sent out for items such as annual Easy Cart payment, parking validations, business parking permits, false alarms and other charges for services. If you received a miscellaneous bill (view sample bill) from the City of East Lansing,CLICK HERE Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills Miscellaneous Bills to pay using credit card. The first time you access this portal, you will need your invoice number, billing date and amount to create an account. If you need assistance with this information, please call (517) 319-6860.

Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers

Community members can now purchase yard waste and bulk item (regular items and items containing Freon) stickers online.CLICK HERE NEW! Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers NEW! Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers NEW! Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers Yard Waste and Bulk Item Stickers to pay using credit card. If purchasing stickers online, be sure to also submit anonline collection request. Be sure to also review all guidelines foryard waste collection andbulk item collection. Questions can be directed to the East Lansing Department of Public Works at (517) 337-9459.

Building and Engineering Permits

CLICK HERE Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits Building and Engineering Permits to access the BS&A portal (click on the Building Department Payments link) to pay for your building/engineering permit using credit card or e-check. You can also apply for permits and inspections using this portal. Questions regarding building permits should be directed to Scott Weaver atsweaver@cityofeastlansing.com or (517) 319.6878. Questions regarding engineering permits should be directed to the East Lansing Department of Public Works at (517) 337-9459 or to Brad Phillips atbphilli@cityofeastlansing.com.

Housing Licenses

CLICK HERE Housing Licenses Housing Licenses Housing Licenses Housing Licenses Housing Licenses Housing Licenses Housing Licenses to pay your housing license or inspection fees using the BS&A portal (click on the Building Department Payments link). Payments can be made using credit card or e-check. Questions should be directed to Annette Irwin atairwin@cityofeastlansing.com or (517) 319-6801. 

For additional City of East Lansing and East Lansing 54B District Court payment and purchase options,CLICK HERE Version OptionsPayment OptionsHeadline.

Income Tax Payments

Income tax payments can be made online atCity of East Lansing Income Tax Payments.  Payments for income tax returns can also be made via check, money order or direct debit if account information is includedon the tax return. Payments via check or money order need to be accompanied by a tax return or a payment voucher that lists the name, address and full social security number (or account number) for the taxpayer. Please contact the Income Tax Department with any questions or concerns by email atincometax@cityofeastlansing.com or (517) 319-6862.

Other Payment & Purchase Options

CLICK HERE Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options Other Payment & Purchase Options to learn about other payment and purchase options.