Penalty for nonpayment.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 22-187
in effectSec. 22-187. - Penalty for nonpayment.
(a) All the charges and rates set forth or provided for in this article are net. If any bill is not paid on or before the date shown on the bill, there will be added to the bill an amount equal to five percent on the first $250.00 of the bill plus one percent on any portion of the bill exceeding $250.00. Payments that are due on a weekend or holiday will be due the next business day.
(b) If the fees, charges or rates for the services furnished by the city or a licensee of the city shall not be paid within 30 days after they become due and payable, the city may, at the expiration of such 30-day period, suspend services or, pursuant to resolution, proceed to recover the amount of any delinquency with interest in a civil action, or both.
(Ord. No. 94-236, § 8 (20-325), 4-21-1994; Ord. No. 98-652, § 1, 8-27-1998; Ord. No. 15-911, 12-17-2015)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH22SOWA_ARTVIRACH_S22-187PENOFetched: 11/6/2026