Starting January 2, 2025, Redmond residents will face a 2.99% service fee for using credit or debit cards for certain city services. This fee will apply to payments made through the Redmond ePermitting System, both online and in person, as well as other payments at City Hall. The City explains that this change is due to the fact that the cost of providing card payment options has "increased significantly in recent years," as stated by the City of Redmond.
The City of Redmond is now charging a fee for certain payment methods, which was previously covered. According to the City of Redmond, "The fee is being implemented to cover the cost for customers who would like to continue to use this payment option." Similar fees have been in place for utility bills since October and Parks and Recreation registrations since December.
The City of Redmond has introduced new fees to cover the cost of card payments, which it used to pay for itself. Residents who want to avoid the fee can still pay by check or cash. As the City explains, "Customers who wish to avoid the fee may pay with a check or cash by mail or in person."
