Saint Paul file RES 26-1620, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-14.
Latest action: Passed
Your garbage bill debt could become a property tax bill If you owe garbage collection fees from April through June 2026, the city can add those unpaid amounts to your property tax bill instead of billing you directly.
Property owners pay to collect unpaid garbage charges The city charges property owners a fee to collect and track down delinquent garbage bills, then adds both the unpaid charges and collection costs to property tax assessments.
You get a public hearing but may face higher total bills You can voice concerns at a hearing on January 20, 2027, but if the assessment passes, paying through property taxes means you cannot negotiate payment terms like you could with a direct garbage bill.
Read the official record for RES 26-1620
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