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Public Hearing Scheduled for Unpaid Sewer Bills on Property Tax Bills

Original title: Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority Board to Set a Public Hearing for July 28, 2026, to Receive Public Comment Related to the Placement of Sewer Service Charges on the County Property Tax Roll for Delinquent Accounts.

June 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with delinquent sewer accounts may face having those unpaid balances added to their annual county property tax assessment, which can result in a lien against the property if not paid.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners with delinquent sewer accounts

These individuals may have unpaid sewer charges transferred to their county property tax assessment.

Rialto Utility Authority

The authority is seeking a mechanism to collect outstanding debts through the county tax system.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Rialto City Council and Utility Authority Board are proposing a public hearing for July 28, 2026, to discuss moving unpaid sewer service charges onto county property tax bills.

Why It Matters

Property owners with delinquent sewer accounts may face having those unpaid balances added to their annual county property tax assessment, which can result in a lien against the property if not paid.

Key Facts

  • The City Council and Utility Authority Board are requested to set a public hearing for July 28, 2026.
  • The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on placing delinquent sewer service charges onto the county property tax roll.
  • The agenda item is filed under number 26-0397.
  • The item was introduced on June 11, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my sewer bill is delinquent?
The city is considering a process to move these unpaid charges onto your county property tax bill.
Can I provide feedback on this proposal?
Yes, a public hearing is proposed for July 28, 2026, where the council will receive public comment.

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Debt Collection Strategy

The city is moving toward utilizing the county tax roll as a primary enforcement mechanism for utility delinquency.

Connected Entities

Sources

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