Sewer payment deadline approaches in New Castle County

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New castle countyIt’s that time of the year for businesses and individuals in New Castle County.

February 29 is the  deadline to pay 2016 sewer service bills. After that time, some stiff penalities kick in.

Balances owed as of March 1 are subject to a 6-percent penalty and 1-percent monthly penalty after that.

Residents may check their payment status and history using the “parcel view” link on the county website at www.nccde.org/parcelview.

The county offers the following payment options:

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  •  Mail checks to New Castle County Sewer, P.O. Box 470, Claymont, DE 19703,
  • Pay in person at the New Castle County Government Center, 87 Read’s Way near New Castle, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays,
  • Deposit envelopes holding bills and checks or money orders in a 24-hour drop box at the Government Center’s main entrance,
  • Use a Discover Card for payment by calling the county Department of Finance at (302) 323-2600, with fees varying by bill amount,
  • * Use the Paymentus service that accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and electronic checks with $5.25 service fees on transactions of $650 or less. Payments may be reached at (877) 225-7351 toll-free or by a link on the county site, www.nccde.org. Residents with questions about payment by Paymentus may call its customer center at (800) 420-1663.

County officials announced two special but limited payment times.

The payment window at the Government Center will remain open until 6 p.m. on Friday, February 26 and Monday, February 29, only.

Also, property owners may pay sewer service bills –  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 18 — at the Appoquinimink Community Library at 651 N. Broad St., Middletown, with payments accepted by check, money order or  debit card.

Customers not receiving bills can  call (302) 323-2600, weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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