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Finance Department

Overview
Finance Front Counter

The City of Chico Finance Department is responsible for managing the City’s financial operations; including the accounting of all revenues and expenditures, the preparation and administration of the City’s annual budget, and providing customer service to the Chico community.

Finance Front Counter Hours

Monday
   Walk-ins:  8:30am – 4:30pm 
Tuesday 
   Walk-ins: 8:30am – 12:00pm
   Appointment only: 1:00pm – 4:30pm 
Wednesday
   Walk-ins: 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Thursday
   Walk-ins: 8:30am – 12:00pm
   Appointment only: 1:00pm – 4:30pm 
Friday – Closed 

City Hall First Floor
411 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928

Contact Information

  • General Information  …………..(530) 879-7300
  • Administrative Citations ……….(530) 879-7320
  • Accounts Payable  ……………..(530) 879-7340
  • Licenses & Permits  ……………..(530) 879-7320
  • Parking Citations ………………..(800) 828-3551
  • Parking Permits ………………….(530) 879-7320
  • Short Term Rentals  ……………..(530) 767-1017
  • Transient Occupancy Tax …….(530) 879-7320

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Financial Reports
Purchase Agreements

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Utility Users’ Tax (UUT) Refund Program

Accepting Applications May 1 - June 30, 2023

Utility User’s Tax (UUT) Refund Program Begins May 1, 2023:

The City of Chico Finance Office will be accepting applications between May 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023 for the annual UUT Refund Program. The Refund Program offers low income rate payers a refund on taxes paid for gas, electric, water and telecommunications services paid between May 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023. See the Application for more information about income levels and other requirements.

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Hotels & Short Term Rentals

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Hotel and short-term home sharing and/or vacation rental units arrangements require reporting of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) to the City of Chico.

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