Annual Utility Certification and Special Assessment Process
Each year, the City of New Hope completes a certification process to collect unpaid utility bills. This process allows the City to recover costs for services that have already been provided.
Balances that remain unpaid as of June 1 are considered delinquent. If those balances are not paid by the annual deadline, they will be certified to Hennepin County and added to the property’s taxes the following year, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 444.075, Subdivision 3e.
Notification Process
Property owners receive one notification letter regarding any outstanding balance. This letter is typically mailed in early August.
It is important to keep your mailing address current with the City. If your contact information is outdated, you may not receive notice before the assessment is applied.
Payment Guidelines
Payments made after June 1 will be applied to reduce the delinquent balance if the utility account remains active.
For closed or final accounts, include the account number with your payment to ensure it is applied correctly.
If Payment is Not Received
If the full balance is not paid by the November deadline:
- The unpaid amount will be certified to Hennepin County
- A 4% interest charge will be added
- The total will appear on the following year’s property tax statement
Questions
For questions about a pending utility assessment or the certification process, contact Utility Billing at 763.592.6760.