City of Astoria Upgrades Utility Billing and Payment System
The City of Astoria is pleased to announce an upcoming upgrade to its finance and utility billing software. This investment in modern technology will enhance service for utility customers by improving accuracy, increasing efficiency, and providing new online payment features.
The new system will allow City staff to respond more quickly to customer inquiries while offering utility customers additional payment options and greater control over their account management, including automatic payment scheduling.
Paperless billing and autopay will not automatically transfer from the old software. The first two bills after the transition will be paper. Utility customers should review these carefully as they will contain instructions for signing up for paperless billing and for accessing the online payment portal to set up automatic billing.
The City recognizes that transitions of this nature can create temporary inconvenience and appreciates the community's patience and understanding. These improvements will provide a more reliable, efficient, and convenient experience for our customers for years to come.
The Finance Department offers a wide variety of services to the general public and to other departments of the City. The major activities include: utility billing, payment receipts, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, processing financial data, financial planning, budget preparation, cash management and maintenance of official City records.
Services to other departments include financial control through the budget process, receipting and accounting for Municipal Court receivables, and management of official minutes for the City Council. Finance also issues keys to most buildings and facilities, and provides accounting and other miscellaneous services to other departments.
The Finance Director is responsible to the City Manager. The staff consists of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, Financial Reporting Manager, 2 Staff Accountants and 2 Accounting Clerks.
The Finance Department is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
hnorton@astoria.gov
payroll@astoria.gov
apinvoices@astoria.gov
utilities@astoria.gov
courtclerk@astoria.gov
In accordance with ORS 93.643, the City is required to record certain liens in the County Clerk’s office or provide access by an online electronic medium. The City of Astoria contracts with the Net Asset Corporation to provide internet access to a system called Conduits. This is a fee-based service that most subscribers such as title companies, escrow agents, financial institutions, and real estate professionals utilize in performing searches as part of real estate transactions.
The current lien search fee is $23.00 for each property search performed. If you need one time, or infrequent searches, you may be able to contact a title company to perform the search for you.
In order to obtain access to Conduits please contact Net Assets Corporation at (541) 485-8876 or info@netassets.net. Prior to access approval, all subscribers will be required to accept all terms of use and agree to pay the City of Astoria for all searches performed.
Utility liens may accrue additional charges; please call for payoff estimates through the closing date. Contact and Payoff InformationFinance Department1095 Duane StAstoria, OR 97103Phone: (503) 338-5172Email: utilities@astoria.gov
CITY OF ASTORIA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Astoria is proud to offer three funding opportunities to eligible organizations projects and events within the City of Astoria. This includes two separate grant opportunities as well as an organization funding opportunity. Further information regarding these opportunities are outlined below.
The Grant Application Windows are now closed
Arts and Culture Program to Promote Tourism Grant
The City of Astoria established the Arts and Cultural Program to Promote Tourism to provide funding to art and cultural events that will increase tourism in the City. Grant funding is provided through the Promote Astoria Fund which receives its fund from Transient Lodging taxes. Please review the below attachments regarding this program.
Grant applications are due February 27, 2026; 5:00 PM.
Promote Astoria Fund - Funding for the Promotion, Development, and Services Supporting Tourism
The City of Astoria established the Funding for the Promotion, Development, and Services Supporting Tourism program to standardize the funding practices that provide funding opportunities for community organizations that increase tourism in the City. Program funding is provided through the Promote Astoria Fund which receives its fund from Transient Lodging taxes. Please review the below attachments regarding this program.
Applications are due February 27, 2026; 5:00 PM.
Community Organization (Social Services) Grant Program
The intent of this program is to provide a grant opportunity to well established, not for profit social service organizations within the City of Astoria community who provide essential services to residents of Astoria.
Grant applications are due February 27, 2026; 5:00 PM
Key Dates
An election for the offices of Mayor, Councilor for Ward 1 and Councilor for Ward 3 will be held at the November 3, 2026 General Election.
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