Finance
Utility Billing Office
The Utility Office is located in Borough Hall. Lehighton supplies municipal utilities to our customers including electric, garbage, sewer and water which are billed monthly to our customers. Our customers have all services on one bill for convenience and efficiency. Our utility staff handles all utility billing, collection, accounting, customer service and delinquent collection. The utility office also bills for water customers in Weissport, Franklin Township and Mahoning Township. For questions, please email or call 610-377-4004.
Utility Billing Office Staff
Patti Bissell
Denise Niehoff
Patty Wentz
Utility Billing Office Hours
- Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Moving Permit: A moving permit is required when moving IN or OUT of the Borough. The cost of the permit is $5. Download the Moving Permit Application.
Application for Service: Electrical customers must sign up for services at the Utility Office. A driver’s license or valid form of identification is required for service.
Security Deposits: A security deposit is required at the time of application for residential and commercial customers. Accepted forms of payment for the deposit are cash, check or money order.
Security deposits are returned to customers upon payment-in-full of your 13th consecutive bill or upon termination of services, whichever is sooner.
The deposits required are as follows:
- Residential - Non-Electric Heat: $200.00
- Residential - Electric Heat: $300.00
- Commercial - Minimum: $500.00
Disconnect/Reconnect Fees: Customers who request to disconnect or reconnect their services will be charged $50 for electric and $20 for water.
Meter Access: The Meter Readers have the right to have access to the customer’s premises in order to read, inspect or repair the meter. Meters must be kept free of debris, vegetation and snow. No locks are permitted which will restrict access to the meter.
Public Notification System: The Lehighton Water Authority utilizes Swift Reach 911 for a public callout system and allows the Borough to use the system for important public notifications. Please keep your contact information updated with the Utility Office in order to receive the phone calls and text messages.
Tax Collector
Tax Collector (4 Year Term)
Mary Strohl - Tax Collector - Term Expires: 2025
Sherri Steigerwalt - Deputy Tax Collector
Phone:
610-377-1187
Address:
171 South 4th St.
Lehighton, PA 18235
