Deposits

Any residential non-owner/tenant desiring services from the City of Chewelah shall tender a deposit to the City. The deposit shall not be refunded until the final bill is paid. The deposit shall be in an amount equal to the utility charges for 2 months of the previous twelve months average, with a residential minimum of $125, commercial minimum of $250 for Restaurants/$1,000 for Grocery Stores.  A Landlord Authorization Form (plus a onetime $10 filing fee) must be submitted by the landlord to City Hall before we can collect a deposit and put the account in the tenant’s name.