Utility Occupation Licenses / Taxes

The taxes imposed are due and payable in quarterly installments.

  • Remittance shall be made on or before the 30th day of the month following the end of the quarterly period for which the tax accrues (due dates: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30).
  • Remittance shall be made to the City of Burlington finance director using the Utility Tax Remittance Form (PDF).

Tax Rates

Type of UtilityRates For Taxes Beginning August 31, 2020
Telephone/Cellular/Telecommunications
6%
Electricity
6%
Water
0%
Natural Gas/Bottled Gas
6%
Cable/Non Cable Television
6%
Wastewater
0%
Stormwater
0%


Contact Information

For questions about taxes in the City of Burlington, please contact the Finance Department at 360-755-2377 or via our online form.