Utilities and Communications
Use this directory to obtain service in the Clark County
area. Call your area service agency to find out details
about requirements (Such as deposit) and service
(connection scheduling in advance may be needed).Telephone
Be sure to note the greater Vancouver area code is 360.
In Vancouver, Qwest and AT&T provide local and
long-distance telephone service. Verizon and TDS Telecom
serves parts of Woodland, Camas, Washougal and Yacolt.
Lewis River Telephone covers sections of Yacolt,
Woodland and La Center.
Qwest Communications
Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, unincorporated
Clark County (800) 244-1111
Qwest Communications Small Business Service
Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, unincorporated
Clark County (800) 603-6000
Verizon Residential Service
Camas, Washougal, Woodland (800) 483-3000
Verizon Commercial Service
Camas, Washougal, Woodland (800) 483-5000
TDS Telephone Company
La Center, Amboy, Yale, Cougar (360) 263-2191
GST Telecom (360) 253-2304
Electricity
Electric rates in Vancouver cost about half the
national average and are lower than the Portland Metro
area.
Rates: approximately .042 cents per kilowatt hour
Camas or other areas (800) 562-1736
Clark Public Utilities (360) 992-3000
Natural Gas
Monthly rate for any 2 pieces of gas equipment:
$5.43 for first 6 therms
52.229 cents for next 34 therms
47.233 cents for all additional therms
Minimum monthly bill: $5.64
Northwest Natural Gas (360) 571-5465 ext 3200 |
Garbage & Recycling
Rates for Garbage: (approx.)
$13.75/month (inside the city)
$13.08/month (outside the city)
Rates for Sewer: (approx.)
$11.10/month (inside the city)
$18.40/month (outside the city)
The City of Camas (360) 834-2462
The City of Washougal (360) 835-8504
Clark County Solid Waste Division (360) 699-2375
BFI Disposal Group, Inc (360) 892-5370
Sewer Service (360) 696-8152
Camas and Washougal unincorporated areas, East Clark
County Residential Medcal Waste Collection (360)
892-2084
Recycling Collection Centers:
For additional information call (800) RECYCLE
Water
Vancouver and surrounding areas in Clark County lie
on top of enormous aquifers reaching thousands of feet
below the surface. That means a continuous supply of
crystal clear water for Clark County residents and
industry.
(Approx)
.95 cents/100 cubic feet (inside the city)
$1.43/100 cubic feet (outside the city)
City of Vancouver (360) 696-8152
Clark Public Utilities (360) 992-3000
Battle Ground (360) 687-4971
Camas (360) 834-2462
Washougal (360) 835-8504
Woodland (360) 225-7999
Taxes
Taxes in Clark County are strikingly different from
those of the Portland metro area. While residents here
pay 7.6% sales tax (state and local rate combined),
Washington residents do not pay any personal or
corporate state income taxes. Clark County residents
report property taxes are nearly 2/3rds of what Oregon
residents pay on comparable properties.
(Approx)
Real & Personal Property $14.487 per $1000
Business & Occupation Tax % of Gross (varies)
Annual Motor Vehicle Fee Based on Value
Motor Fuels Tax 23 cents/gallon
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