Want to save a little money on your utlity bills? In this high inflation time, every penny counts.

The City of Fernie is offering a 5 per cent discount to residents who pay the full year of utilities by February 28, 2023.

2023 Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates

Single Family Residences paying the full year by the deadline reduce their annual cost from $971.76 to $923.17, saving $48.59.

Houses with Suites paying the full year by the deadline reduce their annual cost from $1,292.28 to $1,227.67, saving $64.61.

Apartments or Strata Units (no garbage/recycling) paying the full year by the deadline reduce their annual cost from $800.64 to $760.61, saving $40.03.

If your quarterly bill is a different amount from the numbers above, or you require assistance with calculating your discount, please contact the Finance department at (250) 423-6817 or email finance@fernie.ca.

Payments can be made by mail, at City Hall, and through online banking at most financial institutions.

Payments by credit card are accepted through OptionPay (fees apply). Please allow 3 business days prior to the due date to process online and credit card payments. For more info about online payments, visit the Online Payments page.

For more info about utility billing, visit the Utilities information page at fernie.ca