Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

Portland is a Sanctuary City

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Immigrant & Refugee Program

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We stand in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee Portlanders. This page has up-to-date resources for legal services and hate crime reporting tools.

We partner with Portland's immigrant and refugee communities to create equitable services, resources, and policies.

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State Resources for Reporting Hate Crimes, Bias Incidents, Discrimination, and Violations of Oregon's Sanctuary Laws

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Free Legal Services for Immigrants & Refugees (240 languages)

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Know Your Rights, Federal Reporting Resources, and Workers Rights

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Consulado de México en Portland

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Resources for Immigrants and Refugees

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Immigrant & Refugee Resource Brochure

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Office of Community & Civic Life

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