Why do I have to pay for garbage service on the property tax bill regardless of whether or not the home is occupied?

The City of Sebring followed the lead of Highlands County by assessing the solid waste fees on the tax roll. Because this is a more efficient means of billing and collection, it has enabled the City to reduce the solid waste charges for each resident from $15 per month to now only $12.75 per month.

$190 per residential unit is charged on the annual tax roll for all improved properties within the city limits. Because the city cannot police when a unit is occupied and the service must still be provided year round regardless of whether the unit is occupied or not, everyone is charged the same fair rate.

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1. Can I change my 30-day temporary service to be a permanent account?
2. How much are the late fees and how can I avoid them?
3. I am moving out of town, will my last bill be the final amount owed?
4. I don’t get paid until the 1st of the month; can you change my billing date?
5. I have a septic tank, why do I have to pay a monthly sewer charge?
6. I just got married/divorced; can you change the name on my account?
7. I’m going away for 3 months; can I pay my bill in advance?
8. I’m only here 6 months during the year; do you have a vacation rate?
9. If I establish service in the middle of a billing period, will my monthly base rate be prorated for the number of days service was provided?
10. My company is sales tax exempt. Why do I have to pay tax on my utility bill?
11. What should I do if I learn that one of my check payments is going to be returned for insufficient funds?
12. When does my bill become delinquent?
13. When is my bill due?
14. When should I expect to get a bill each month?
15. When will I get my deposit back?
16. When will my service be turned off for nonpayment?
17. Who is responsible for the repair if there is a leak in my meter box?
18. Why are my monthly rates higher because I live outside the city?
19. Why are the meter tampering fees so high?
20. Why are the rates / charges so high?
21. Why do I have to pay a disconnection fee to terminate my utility service?
22. Why do I have to pay for garbage service on a commercial project before the building is completed?
23. Why do I have to pay for garbage service on the property tax bill regardless of whether or not the home is occupied?
24. Why do I have to pay my full balance before I can transfer my utility service?
25. Why do I need identification to establish a utility account?
26. Why is a Declaration of Covenant necessary for a new meter to be installed outside City limits?
27. Why must I pay a deposit for every account?