Tuscaloosa Mayor Extends Grace Period For City Utility Payments

Tuscaloosa AL

22 December, 2020

8:27 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The city of Tuscaloosa has extended the non-payment grace period for city utilities in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with the approach of the holiday season, Mayor Walt Maddox said on Monday. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. The amended order extends the grace period until March 31, 2021. The order was issued due to coronavirus concerns, along with the implications to health and sanitation for citizens who otherwise might be without working water, sewer or garbage collection. "I know that families have extra financial strain and stress this holiday season because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," Maddox said. "In the spirit of the holiday season, I hope that we can alleviate this stress in a small way by extending this grace period into March." March will mark a year since the grace period was initially implemented as part of the mayor's emergency directives addressing the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The order has been extended in 60-day increments since it was enacted. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.