Can I arrange to have my utility payment automatically deducted from my bank account?
Yes. The Town of Longboat Key will automatically transfer your payment from your checking account. It couldn’t be easier or more convenient. Visit the Utility Billing page for information. If you have any questions, please call us at 941-316-8700.
Can I get a credit on my water/sewer when I fill my pool?
Credit is given by the Town for sewer charges, when filling a swimming pool, once every three years. Contact the Finance Department, 316-8700 for details.
Can I pay my property taxes on Longboat Key?
No, the property taxes are generated from the county in which your property resides. For questions regarding property taxes you can contact the following tax collectors:
How can I change the address where my bills are sent?
You can fill out a change of address form at the post office so that the bill will be forwarded, or you can have the address changed by the Finance Department by calling, faxing, mailing or dropping us a note in the drop box.
How do I establish or discontinue service when I purchase or sell a home?
Contact the Finance Department at 941-316-1999 ext. 1415 at least 3 days prior to the closing. Be sure to have the service address and account number (if you know it) handy when you call.
What are the millage rates on Longboat Key?
You can go to the Tax Information page on this website for the current millage rates.
What other utility companies would I need to contact if I am moving to or from Longboat Key?
We have provided this list for your convenience.
Utility
Company
Phone Number
Electricity
Florida Power & Light
(800) 226-3545
Telephone
Verizon (formerly GTE)
(800) 483-4000
Natural Gas
TECO People's Gas Company
(877) 832-6747
Cable TV
Comcast Cable
(941) 371-6700
When is my utility bill due?
Utility bills are due when rendered. To avoid becoming delinquent, the Finance Department must receive the payment by the last day of the month following the “service to” date on the bill. Once an account becomes delinquent, a penalty of 10% will be assessed on the next month’s bill. If the account is not paid in full by the 15th of the month it is subject to being shut off.
Where can I pay my water bill?
You may pay in person at 501 Bay Isles Rd, or mail a check to Town of Longboat Key, P.O. Box 1599, Lehigh Acres, FL 33970, or use the drop box in the median on Bay Isles Road between SunTrust Bank and Town Hall.
Who do I contact for water billing discrepancies?
Contact the Finance Department at 941-316-1999 ext. 1415.