Lake County Department of Utilities annual certification regarding past due accounts:
Payment for delinquent balances must be received in the Billing office by 8/12/2026 to avoid certification to the real estate property taxes along with an administrative fee.
Certification is an annual process transferring delinquencies to the real estate tax bill.
PAYING YOUR BILL:
In Person: Payments by cash, check or credit/debit cards are accepted during normal business hours. We are located at:
105 Main St., Painesville Ohio 44077 (1st floor)
Mail: PO Box 8005, Painesville, OH 44077
Online: www. lakecountyohio.gov/utilities
Select Online Account Access
By Phone: 1-833-547-7039
Automatic Payment Plan: www.lakecountyohio.gov/utilities
Select Forms and Surveys, Select Automatic Payment Plan
** Fees apply for all credit card and e-check transactions **